LumiDrama vs PlotJoy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LumiDrama
Access a vast library of short dramas across various genres, perfect for quick entertainment breaks. Enjoy high-quality, mobile-optimized vertical videos with new episodes added daily and personalized recommendations.
- Thousands of short dramas
- New episodes added daily
- Vertical video format
- High-quality productions
- Personalized recommendations
- Seamless streaming
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Discover endless entertainment with LumiDrama! Watch captivating short dramas that fit perfectly into your busy lifestyle. • Thousands of short dramas - romance, thriller, comedy, fantasy • New episodes added daily • Vertical video format for mobile viewing • High-quality productions with engaging stories • Quick episodes perfect for your break time • Personalized recommendations • Seamless streaming experience Join millions of drama lovers worldwide and start watching today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PlotJoy
Discover trending story experiences and exclusive content with a wide collection of dramas and fiction. Enjoy immersive entertainment anytime, anywhere with regular updates and diverse categories.
- Trending story experiences
- Exclusive content collection
- Diverse story-driven content
- Regular content updates
- Seamless mobile viewing
- Wide range of categories
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Looking for engaging stories and immersive content experiences? Welcome to PlotJoy— a platform featuring trending story experiences and a wide collection of exclusive content. Loved by audiences around the world, PlotJoy offers a fresh and immersive way to enjoy entertainment anytime and anywhere. Explore a diverse selection of story-driven content, from powerful characters and comeback journeys to emotional relationships. With regular updates, PlotJoy helps you discover new experiences in one place. Featured Shows: [They All Regret Betraying the Heiress]She hid her billions to marry a man who turned out to be nothing. Jiang Zhiyi spent three years serving the Fu family, cooking their meals, paying their bills, and secretly building… [Vengeful Mommy and Her Genius Trio]Five years ago, heiress Alana was betrayed by her father and half-sister in New York, forced to flee after giving birth to triplets. Now she returns with her two genius sons, struggling to… [The Black Rose Oath]The adopted girl turns out to be the heir of a noble clan. Faced with plots and betrayal, Evelyn fights back fiercely. She exposes all conspiracies, teams up with her ally and rebuilds rules. Finally, she finds her true self and gains sincere love… Why Choose PlotJoy? Enjoy fresh content updates, exclusive entertainment experiences, seamless mobile viewing, and a wide range of categories including workplace, drama, personal growth, modern romance, legendary stories, comeback journeys, and more. Explore captivating stories and enjoy immersive entertainment anytime with PlotJoy. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LumiDrama at 2.5 against PlotJoy's 1.7. PlotJoy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (23 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LumiDrama sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and PlotJoy sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LumiDrama holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 23 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
LumiDrama ships an update every 9 days, PlotJoy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LumiDrama | PlotJoy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (6 ratings) — better | 1.7 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Storyspark media limited | Guangzhou Zeyu Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
LumiDrama
PlotJoy
In-app purchases
LumiDrama
- Gold Coin Subscription$19.997 Days
- Gold Coin Subscription7 Days trial$19.997 Days
- week Subscription$19.997 Days
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- week Subscription - 50% OFF7 Days trial$19.997 Days
- 50% off monthly subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Month
- Year Subscription$199.991 Year
- year Subscription 50% OFF1 Year trial$199.991 Year
- 100coin$0.99
- coin200$1.99
- coin900$8.99
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- coin_2000$19.99
- coin_3000$29.99
- coin_5000$49.99
PlotJoy
- Weekly Coin Pack $018.99(C1) 2$18.997 Days
- Weekly Coin Pack $019.99(C1) 1$19.997 Days
- Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial$29.907 Days
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- Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial$29.997 Days
- Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial$39.907 Days
- Membership:Weekly $046.99(0) 2$46.997 Days
- Weekly Coin Pack $046.99(C0) 2$46.997 Days
- Membership:Weekly $059.99(0) 2$59.997 Days
- Membership:Weekly $069.99(0) 2$69.997 Days
- Membership:Weekly $079.99(0) 2$79.997 Days
- Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial$89.997 Days
- Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial3 variants$99.907 Days
- Membership7 Days trial$99.997 Days
- Membership:Weekly $199.99(0) 2$199.997 Days
- Membership:Weekly $199.99(1) 2$199.997 Days
- Membership:Weekly $199.99(2) 2$199.997 Days
- Coins$9.99
- coins$19.99
- coins$29.99
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- Coins$59.99
- Coins$99.99
