TopShort App Review

What TopShort is and who makes it

TopShort is a vertical micro-drama and novel application listed on the US App Store under TopShort-novels and drama (id6449445543, developed by JoyHunter and sold by Han Book Pte. Ltd.) and on Google Play as TopShort - Novels & Drama (com.tikshorts.novelvideos, published by Joy Hunter with support email feedback@topshort.tv). When checked on 2026-11-10, the app held a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 811 ratings on the US App Store and a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 4,391 reviews on Google Play.

Within our directory of short drama apps, TopShort stands out for its East Asian and English localization: its US App Store metadata lists 4 ISO language codes (EN, JA, KO, ZH), corresponding to 5 display languages on the storefront (English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese). Rather than enumerating specific drama subgenres, the store descriptions promote 1-minute HD vertical dramas paired with web novels.

TopShort prices: coins, weekly and monthly plans

In the top 10 in-app purchase slots displayed on the US App Store on 2026-11-10, prices range from $5.99 to $79.99. Because two top 10 slots repeat T 幣 at $36.99 and two repeat Weekly VIP at $15.99, merging identical item names and prices leaves 8 rows in the table above: coin packages labeled in Traditional Chinese (T 幣 at $12.99, $19.99, and $36.99; T幣 at $9.99) and Japanese (コイン at $5.99), plus three recurring plans (Weekly VIP at $15.99, Monthly VIP at $39.99, and Quarterly VIP at $79.99). On Google Play, the store page does not itemize its in-app purchases.

Before paying for a recurring plan, viewers should note two clauses in the TopShort VIP Service Agreement (TikShortsbox.com/aggrement-en/serviceagreement_en.html):

• Separate pay-per-view titles during VIP: Sections 1.2 and 1.4.1.1 state that during a valid VIP membership period, certain videos still require a separate pay-per-view payment on top of the subscription fee.
• Tiered ad-skipping limits: Section 1.3 specifies that Basic VIP members are not entitled to VIP ad skipping, while Standard and Premium VIP memberships only reduce or remove pre-movie ads on some videos rather than eliminating all platform advertisements.

How many episodes are free on TopShort

Neither the US App Store page, the Google Play listing, nor the VIP Service Agreement discloses how many initial episodes are free per drama series. For locked chapters, Section 3.1.5 of the VIP Service Agreement states that the coin cost for each episode appears directly on the in-app unlock screen and that TopShort may adjust coin prices and per-episode unlock requirements at any time. Public store listings and terms also do not specify how many episodes can be unlocked per day by watching reward ads.

What TopShort reviewers complain about

User reviews on the US App Store highlight three main complaints. First, viewers report that per-episode coin deductions far exceed the small daily check-in rewards.

“This app is just too expensive- each episode costs 15 coins, but they only give you like 2 a day.” — US App Store review

Second, subscribers compare the $39.99 monthly VIP price unfavorably against mainstream streaming libraries and note limited catalog depth.

“You pay twice as much as Netflix for the monthly subscription and there aren’t even enough titles available” — US App Store review

Third, users attempting to earn free coins through ad tasks report that completed advertisements fail to credit rewards.

“Once you complete the task it does not register and you end up clicking on more advertisements” — US App Store review

How to cancel TopShort

Sections 3.2.2 and 3.4 of the VIP Service Agreement state that all VIP fees and coin purchases are non-refundable and that automatic renewal charges within 24 hours before each cycle ends unless turned off at least 24 hours in advance. On iPhone or iPad, open iOS Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select TopShort, and tap Cancel Subscription (support.apple.com/en-us/118428). On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions, select TopShort - Novels & Drama, and tap Cancel subscription (support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7018481). Neither the store listings nor the service agreement provides a web cancellation portal; support can be contacted via feedback@topshort.tv.

Who TopShort is for

TopShort suits viewers who watch vertical dramas in English, Japanese, Korean, or Chinese and only plan to unlock specific episodes or subscribe for a single week ($15.99) after checking whether their target series is covered by VIP or requires separate pay-per-view coins. Viewers expecting an all-inclusive, ad-free catalog should review Sections 1.2 and 1.3 of the VIP Service Agreement before subscribing.