GULP vs CoolShow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GULP
Experience groundbreaking vertical dramas and exclusive movies designed for your phone. Seamlessly switch to Cinema Mode to enjoy content on any device and screen, all in stunning 4K with no extra charges. Enjoy pure, uninterrupted entertainment with zero ads.
- Exclusive vertical dramas and movies
- Seamless cross-device Cinema Mode
- Standard 4K streaming included
- Ad-free premium viewing
- New weekly content releases
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Welcome to GULP: The Future of Film. GULP is a premium movie streaming service built for the next generation of storytelling. Experience groundbreaking vertical dramas and exclusive movies crafted specifically for your phone, or seamlessly pivot to Cinema Mode to enjoy them on any device and screen on the planet. Why you will love GULP: GULP Exclusive Verticals: Discover original series, vertical movies, and fast-paced dramas you won't find anywhere else. Cinema Mode: Switch between your phone, TV, laptop, or tablet. Enjoy the ultimate cross-device viewing experience on any screen. Standard 4K for Everyone: Ultra-high definition is our baseline. While legacy platforms charge extra for 4K and lock you in the 1080p past, GULP streams everything in beautiful, stunning 4K by default. No upcharges. Ad-Free Premium Streaming: Pure, uninterrupted entertainment. Zero ads, zero distractions. Fresh Weekly Content: New episodes and exclusive releases dropping every single week. Step into the future of cinema. Download GULP today and start watching! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gulp.wtf/privacy
CoolShow
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CoolShow brings serialized short dramas to iPhone and iPad. Discover trending stories, tap any drama to start a ready episode, and move between episodes with natural vertical swipes. Continue where you left off, save favorites, and manage watch history from one place. You can browse the catalog and watch ready episodes as a guest. Optional sign-in with Apple, Google, email and password, or a one-time email code is available for account features such as profile access, favorites, history, language settings, sign-out, and account deletion. CoolShow includes in-app links to support, Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and account deletion. Version 1.0 does not include subscriptions or in-app purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CoolShow at 13.0 against GULP's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | GULP | CoolShow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | GULP STUDIOS LLC | COOLSHOW PTE. LTD. |
In-app purchases
GULP
No in-app purchases
CoolShow
No in-app purchases
