Short drama guides

Is it free, is it legit, how do I cancel it, what else is there — every major short drama app, answered in one place.

Short answers to the questions people actually ask about short drama apps: whether they are free, whether they are legit, how to cancel them, how to watch them on a TV and what to use instead. Prices come from the US App Store listings checked on September 17, 2026; free-episode counts come from our own measurement of 86 ReelShort series on September 20, 2026.

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ReelShort

DramaBox

GoodShort

ShortMax

NetShort

FlickReels

DramaWave

App vs app

By story type

First 7 episodes of every series free; coin packs from 100 coins for $0.99 to 3,000 coins for $19.99, 50 coins an episode; weekly VIP at $4.99 per week for the first 2 weeks, then $7.99 per week

Frequently asked questions

Which short drama app is free?

None is free to the end of a series; all give away the opening episodes. Fast Drama plays in the browser with the first 7 episodes of every series free and no coins.

Updated September 21, 2026