Vilm vs HeyRuby.tv
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vilm
This platform offers a curated selection of short films, series, and original vertical-format content. It connects viewers with emerging talents and industry professionals, providing an immersive mobile viewing experience. Creators can publish their work and reach a global audience.
- Watch short films and vertical series
- Discover exclusive and independent productions
- Support creators
- Seamless mobile experience
- Publish films and series
- Reach global audiences
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VILM is a premium mobile-first streaming platform dedicated to short films, series, and original vertical-format content. Discover exclusive productions, emerging talents, passionate creators, industry professionals, and storytellers from around the world through an immersive viewing experience designed for the next generation of cinema. For Viewers • Watch short films and vertical series • Discover exclusive and independent productions • Support the creators you love • Enjoy a seamless experience optimized for mobile devices For Creators • Publish your films, series, and short-form productions • Reach audiences worldwide • Showcase your creativity and grow your audience • Join a global community of filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts VILM brings creators and audiences together on a single platform, redefining how stories are created, discovered, and experienced. VILM – The Vertical of Cinema. https://privacy.vilm-app.com/cgu
HeyRuby.tv
Stream bingeable vertical microdramas with complete stories in minutes. Enjoy romance, thriller, and more across multiple devices. Start with free episodes and unlock more with in-app currency or a subscription.
- Vertical microdrama episodes
- Over 130 licensed series
- First 5 episodes free
- Subtitles in 13 languages
- Cross-device watching
- Apple Watch app
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HeyRuby.tv is a streaming app for microdramas: complete stories told in vertical, minutes-long episodes you can binge anywhere on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. WHAT YOU GET - Over 130 licensed series across romance, revenge, CEO, thriller, and more - The first 5 episodes of every series are free - New series added regularly - Subtitles in 13 languages - Continue watching across your devices - Like series to build your own list - An Apple Watch app for browsing and watching on your wrist HOW IT WORKS Every series starts free. Watch the first 5 episodes of any show at no cost, then unlock further episodes with Tickets, the HeyRuby in-app currency. Buy Tickets as you go or subscribe for a monthly Ticket allowance. Purchased Tickets never expire. TICKETS AND SUBSCRIPTION - 1,000 Tickets: 14.99 USD one-time purchase - Monthly Tickets: 9.99 USD per month, includes 1,000 Tickets every month The Monthly Tickets subscription renews automatically each month until cancelled. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings; cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid renewal. AUDIENCE HeyRuby.tv is intended for adults 18 and older. Stories frequently feature the mature and suggestive themes typical of the microdrama genre. YOUR ACCOUNT AND PRIVACY Delete your account anytime in Settings, Manage Account, or at https://www.heyruby.tv/account/delete Terms of Service: https://www.heyruby.tv/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.heyruby.tv/privacy ABOUT HeyRuby.tv is made by Real Games, Inc. All series are licensed from their rights holders. Questions or feedback: https://www.heyruby.tv/contact
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: HeyRuby.tv at 4 against Vilm's 2. HeyRuby.tv also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). Vilm's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. Vilm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and HeyRuby.tv sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Vilm against 5.0 for HeyRuby.tv. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Vilm | HeyRuby.tv |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Halil Kharraz | Real Games TV |
Customer experience
Vilm
HeyRuby.tv
In-app purchases
Vilm
- VILM Premium$5.991 Month
- com.vilm.pro$2.99
- VilmMaker VIP$3.99
HeyRuby.tv
- Monthly Tickets$9.991 Month
- 1,000 Tickets$14.99









