# StoryFlick vs ReadShort

The clearest difference is rating: ReadShort at 4.5 against StoryFlick's 1.8. ReadShort also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (29% vs 5%). StoryFlick's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StoryFlick sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and ReadShort sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReadShort holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 90 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of StoryFlick's written reviews are positive against 29% of ReadShort's.

StoryFlick ships an update every 3 weeks, ReadShort weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StoryFlick | ReadShort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyflick/id6763498117/reviews) | **[4.5 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readshort-ai-comics/id6786505613/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **90** |
| Positive reviews | 5.4% of reviews | **29.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 82 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KIMO CULTURE CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889774498) | [BUBBLE GROUP HK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786505615) |

## What reviewers say

### StoryFlick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyflick/id6763498117)

Enjoy binge-worthy short dramas and movies with episodes lasting just one minute. Explore endless twists and turns across various genres, from romance to fantasy, all in HD vertical video format. Watch online or offline, with new episodes added daily.

**Highlights:** 1-minute episodes, Endless addictive stories, New episodes daily, HD vertical videos, Interactive story choices, Offline viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pack | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pack | $149.99 | per year |
| StoryFlick 1500 Coupons | $14.99 | one-time |
| StoryFlick 300 Coupons | $49.99 | one-time |


### ReadShort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readshort-ai-comics/id6786505613)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #126 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Experience stories like never before with AI-narrated drama episodes. Seamlessly switch between immersive audio and the original novels to uncover every detail. Discover thousands of stories across all genres, with new content added daily.

**Highlights:** AI-narrated drama episodes, Seamless switch between audio and text, Vast library of stories and genres, Personalized daily story feed, New episodes and chapters daily, Flexible consumption options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Vip | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Vip | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Vip | $16.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Vip | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Vip | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Vip | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| One-time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StoryFlick free?

StoryFlick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ReadShort free?

ReadShort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StoryFlick or ReadShort?

ReadShort is rated higher. StoryFlick averages 1.8 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while ReadShort averages 4.5 from 90 ratings.

### Do StoryFlick or ReadShort have ads?

StoryFlick shows ads; ReadShort does not.

### Which is updated more often, StoryFlick or ReadShort?

StoryFlick ships an update every 3 weeks, and ReadShort weekly. Most recently, StoryFlick was updated on November 13, 2026 and ReadShort on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*