HotDrama Downloads & RevenueHotDrama · Google Play
HotDrama gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
HotDrama is #139 in Entertainment Free on Google Play in Japan and charting in 3 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Full timeline · 27 events
- 📦HotDrama updated to version 1.0.12.1No release notes
- 📈HotDrama entered the top 100Top Free · Entertainment · AE
- 📈HotDrama new best rank in the overall chart: #46Top Free · All Apps · VN
- 📈HotDrama new best rank in the overall chart: #54Top Free · All Apps · VN
- 📦HotDrama updated to version 1.0.11.1No release notes
- 📈HotDrama charting in a new countryUnited Arab Emirates
- 📈HotDrama entered the top 100Top Free · All Apps · VN
- 📈HotDrama new best rank in the overall chart: #96Top Free · All Apps · VN
- 📈HotDrama new best rank in the overall chart: #107Top Free · All Apps · VN
- 📈HotDrama entered the top 10Top Free · Entertainment · VN
- 📈HotDrama new best rank in the overall chart: #114Top Free · All Apps · VN
- 📈HotDrama entered the top 100Top Free · Entertainment · VN
- 📈HotDrama new best rank in the overall chart: #115Top Free · All Apps · VN
- 📈HotDrama entered the top 100 in 2 chartsTop Free · Entertainment · MX · Top Free · Entertainment · TH
- 📈HotDrama charting in a new country in 3 chartsMexico · Thailand · Vietnam
- 📈HotDrama new best rank in the overall chart: #132Top Free · All Apps · ID
- 📦HotDrama updated to version 1.0.10.10No release notes
- 📈HotDrama entered the top 100Top Free · Entertainment · SA
- 📈HotDrama charting in a new countrySaudi Arabia
- 📈HotDrama entered the top 100Top Free · Entertainment · JP
- 🆕HotDrama first spotted by AppInsiderIndonesia
- 📦HotDrama version 1.0.9.13No release notes
- 🆕HotDrama released on Google Play
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Entertainment FreeHotDrama at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-01. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
HotDrama is a free-to-use short-form drama streaming app that rewards users with cash prizes for watching daily updated episodes across genres like romance, mystery, and comedy. The app is currently ranking #3 in the Entertainment Free category in Vietnam and #36 in South Africa, indicating strong traction in specific Asian markets driven by its gamified viewing model.
Similar apps: ReelShort, DramaBox, ShortMax
HotDrama on Google Play
App details
HotDrama downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where HotDrama's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How HotDrama makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | EntertainmentFree | #139 |
 Saudi Arabia | EntertainmentFree | #162 |
 United Arab Emirates | EntertainmentFree | #195 |
Apps near HotDrama on the chart
Entertainment Free, around #139.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about HotDrama
From the 120 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users frequently report that the app is a scam involving excessive ads and failed withdrawals, despite many giving high star ratings likely due to misleading incentives or bot activity. While some praise the short drama content format, the dominant theme in detailed reviews is distrust regarding payment promises and data security.
Mostly positive (80% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and privacy. The main complaints are about privacy and spam, and ads.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Nice app but i don’t know will they pay or not”
- Privacy & data: “looks like scam I reached level of amount didn't pay out sadly”
Common complaints
- Privacy & data: “It's a scam to cheat people”
- Ads: “The app claims you can earn real money, but it mostly makes you watch ads and complete tasks”
- Price & subscription: “No money is paid from these apps”
About HotDrama
No memberships, no surprise charges, no complications—just sizzling stories and real money rewards. From fiery love affairs to heart-pounding mysteries, laugh-out-loud comedies to inspirational sagas, our hot collection updates DAILY, keeping your viewing experience always electrifying.
Why HotDrama?
- Watch & Win: Feast on captivating short dramas and earn cash rewards that hit your account—no hidden terms, just hot hard cash!
- Fresh Daily Heat: New dramatic episodes every single day across all categories, ensuring there's always a fresh storyline to explore.
- Steaming Quality: High-definition brilliance, zero-buffer streaming, and offline download for on-the-go viewing—drama that travels with you.
- Perfect for Any Scene: Great for evening relaxation, weekend binges, or quick entertainment breaks—your personal drama escape is always ready.
Turn up the drama—download HotDrama today, dive into sizzling storylines, and watch your cash pile up! 💰 Your next addiction (and prize) is waiting to be discovered!