ShortMax Downloads & RevenueShortMax - Short Dramas & TV · App Store & Google Play
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV by SHORTTV LIMITED is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV update history & changes
Last change · 88 events since 3 Sep 2023Full timeline ↓🌟iOSFeatured by Apple✏️iOSAdded hidden keywords: shortdishow🌟iOSFeatured by Apple✏️iOSAdded hidden keywords: novels📦iOSUpdated to version 2.28.1🎉iOSIn-app event: Her Glorious Comeback🎉iOSIn-app event: Crown of Ash and Silver📣AndroidStarted a new ad📣AndroidStarted 3 new ads📦AndroidUpdated to version 2.28.0📈AndroidEntered the top 10📦iOSUpdated to version 2.28.0📈AndroidNew best rank in the overall chart: #15🔎AndroidTop 10 for “drama”📈iOSEntered the top 100 in 16 charts🔎AndroidTop 10 for “drama”📈iOSNew best rank in the overall chart: #5📦AndroidUpdated to version 2.27.1🆕AndroidFirst spotted by AppInsider🆕AndroidReleased on Google Play
Full timeline · 88 events
- 🌟ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV featured by AppleiOSapps · AU
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: shortdishowiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV featured by AppleiOSapps · AU
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV: app got smalleriOS157 MB → 108 MB (-31%)
- 🌟ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV featured by AppleiOSapps · AU
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: novelsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV featured by AppleiOSapps · AU
- 📦ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV updated to version 2.28.1iOSNo release notes
- 🎉ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV in-app event: Her Glorious ComebackiOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 4 Dec
- 🎉ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV in-app event: Crown of Ash and SilveriOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 29 Nov
- 🌟ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV featured by AppleiOSapps · AU
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: storyreeliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV featured by AppleiOSapps · AU
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: nous, fableiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📣ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV started a new adAndroid3
- 🌟ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV featured by AppleiOSapps · AU
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: storyreel, boxiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV featured by AppleiOSapps · AU
- 🌟ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV featured by AppleiOSapps · AU
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: goodshort, dramawaveiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📣ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV started 3 new adsAndroid3
- 📦ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV updated to version 2.28.0AndroidWhat's New in ShortMax:
1. Smoother Experience: Performance boosts and bug fixes.
2. Fresh Content: New localized dramas released!
Love ShortMax? Please leave us a rating!
Need help? Tap Feedback in the app to reach us. - ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: showiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Entertainment · MX
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: reelshortiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV: new screenshotsiOS7 screenshots (was 7) · 5 countries
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV: new screenshotsiOS7 screenshots (was 7) · 13 countries
- 📦ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV updated to version 2.28.0iOS• iPhone Duo support
• Added many popular shows. - ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: videos, romanceiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: romance, moviesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV new best rank in the overall chart: #15AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · ID
- 🎉ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV in-app event: I Left My Groom at SunsetiOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 15 Nov
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: romanceiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV new best rank in the overall chart: #16AndroidTop Free · All Apps · ID
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: storyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV reached Top 10 for “drama”Android#10 in Taiwan search · popularity 69
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV entered the top 100 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · DE · Top Free · Entertainment · ES · Top Grossing · Entertainment · VN
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Entertainment · VN
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV entered the top 100 in 4 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Entertainment · ES · Top Free · All Apps · IT · Top Free · Entertainment · NL · Top Grossing · Entertainment · SE
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV new best rank in the overall chart: #17AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · ID
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV entered the top 100 in 16 chartsiOSTop Free · Entertainment · AR · Top Grossing · Entertainment · AR · Top Free · Entertainment · CO · Top Grossing · Entertainment · CO · +12 more
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV entered the top 10 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · Entertainment · IT · Top Free · Entertainment · TW
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV entered the top 100 in 15 chartsAndroidTop Free · All Apps · MX · Top Free · Entertainment · MX · Top Grossing · Entertainment · MX · Top Grossing · All Apps · NL · +11 more
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: billionaireiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV reached Top 10 for “drama”Android#10 in Indonesia search · popularity 87
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV new best rank in the overall chart: #5iOSTop Free · All Apps · ID
- 📣ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV started 2 new adsAndroid3
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Entertainment · ID
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV new best rank in the overall chart: #19AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · ID
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV hit #1iOSTop Free · Entertainment · ID
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV new best rank in the overall chart: #22AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · ID
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: filmsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV updated to version 2.27.2iOSWe've made ShortMax even better!
• Added an exciting collection of brand-new short dramas.
• Improved performance and fixed bugs for a smoother viewing experience.
Update now and enjoy fresh stories, better performance!… more - ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: crunchyroll, webnovelsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV new best rank in the overall chart: #24AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · ID
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: noveliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Entertainment · ID
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV new best rank in the overall chart: #26AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · ID
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV entered the top 10iOSTop Free · All Apps · ID
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Entertainment · FR
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: dramabox, novelsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🎉ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV in-app event: Betrayed Us All iOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 2 Nov
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: reelshortiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: dramaboxiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV featured by AppleiOSapps · AU
- 📈ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV entered the top 10iOSTop Free · Entertainment · ID
- 📣ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV started 2 new adsAndroid3
- 🌟ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV featured by AppleiOSapps · AU
- ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: joyniOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV featured by AppleiOSapps · AU
- 📦ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV updated to version 2.27.1AndroidWhat's New in ShortMax:
1. Smoother Experience: Performance boosts and bug fixes.
2. Fresh Content: New localized dramas released!
Love ShortMax? Please leave us a rating!
Need help? Tap Feedback in the app to reach us. - ✏️ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV added hidden keywords: billion, seriesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV featured by AppleiOSapps · AU
- 🌟ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV featured by AppleiOSapps · AU
- 🌟ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV featured by AppleiOSapps · AU
- 🆕ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited Arab Emirates
- 🆕ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV first spotted by AppInsideriOS#79 in Top Grossing · All Apps · United Arab Emirates
- 🌟ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV featured by AppleiOSapps · AU
- 📦ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV version 2.27.0iOSNo release notes
- 📣ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV started a new adAndroid3
- 📦ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV updated to version 2.26.2AndroidWhat's New in ShortMax:
1. Smoother Experience: Performance boosts and bug fixes.
2. Fresh Content: New localized dramas released!
Love ShortMax? Please leave us a rating!
Need help? Tap Feedback in the app to reach us. - 📦ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV version 2.27.0AndroidWhat's New in ShortMax:
1. Smoother Experience: Performance boosts and bug fixes.
2. Fresh Content: New localized dramas released!
Love ShortMax? Please leave us a rating!
Need help? Tap Feedback in the app to reach us. - 🎉ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV in-app event: My Hockey SuperstariOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 16 Oct
- 🎉ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV in-app event: Billionaire, Secret DadiOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 16 Oct
- 📣ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV started a new adAndroid3
- 📣ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV started a new adAndroid3
- 🆕ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.5 ★
2.4M ratings, both stores
Measured
Best rank now
#9
App Store · 
Entertainment Free
Entertainment FreeMeasured
New ratings a week
23k
▼ -31% vs the 2 weeks before (Google Play)
Measured
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-13. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
ShortMax is a free-to-use streaming platform offering over 50,000 short-form dramas and mini-movies in multiple languages, targeting users seeking quick, high-impact entertainment during brief idle moments. The app demonstrates strong global monetization potential, ranking #10 in US Entertainment Grossing and holding top positions in diverse markets including Indonesia (#1 Free), Canada, Australia, Russia, Malaysia, and the UK.
Similar apps: ReelShort, DramaBox, FlexTV
App Store
App details
App ID
6464002625
Publisher
SHORTTV LIMITED
Publisher country
Hong Kong
On the store since
Sep 2023
3 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 15.1+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Content rating
17+
2 content notes below
Languages
19
AR KM EN FR DE HI ID IT JA KO MS PT …
Size
108 MB
Content notesFrequent/Intense Mature/Suggestive ThemesFrequent/Intense Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
Google Play
App details
App ID
live.shorttv.apps
Publisher
SHORTTV LIMITED
Publisher country
Hong Kong
Content rating
Teen
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v2.18.1, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Trackers
20
Permissions
25
Trackers
Full permission listProSee plans
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 5k+ | 50M+ |
| Google Play | 50k+ | 100M+ Measured |
| Total | 50k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
App Store: chart positions and rating growth per country, anchored on its own Android downloads; lifetime from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Google Play: the daily change in its exact install count. The total adds every store.
Where ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV'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.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Subscription-led
How ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds · 91 ad networks
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Weekly Pass Pro subscription | |
| 2 | Weekly Pass Pro subscription | |
| 3 | One-time Purchase subscription | |
| 4 | One-time Purchase subscription | |
| 5 | One-time Purchase subscription | |
| 6 | One-time Purchase subscription | |
| 7 | Weekly Pass Pro subscription | |
| 8 | Weekly Pass Pro subscription | |
| 9 | One-time Purchase subscription | |
| 10 | One-time Purchase subscription |
Hidden keywords
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV shows up in App Store search (US) for 6 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #9 Entertainment Free | 29 of 30 countries | #135 | #16 |
| Google Play | #12 Entertainment Grossing | 23 of 23 countries | #120 | #47 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisApp Store
New ratings a week
2,250
▼ -34% vs the 2 weeks before
Written reviews a week
25+
US App Store (Apple shows only the newest)
Recent ratings
4.9★
vs 4.6★ lifetime
Recent written reviews
4.6★
people who write skew negative
Review momentum
78/100
top 1% of Entertainment apps
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 997 | 51% | ▼ -28% |
| Indonesia | 265 | 13% | ▼ -63% |
 Philippines | 166 | 8% | – |
 Brazil | 91 | 5% | ▼ -16% |
 Mexico | 89 | 5% | ▼ -28% |
 Canada | 81 | 4% | ▼ -33% |
 United Kingdom | 57 | 3% | ▼ -37% |
 Japan | 50 | 3% | ▼ -26% |
 Colombia | 49 | 2% | – |
 Australia | 47 | 2% | ▼ -37% |
 Malaysia | 43 | 2% | – |
 France | 41 | 2% | ▼ -8% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Google Play
New ratings a week
20.8k
▼ -31% vs the 2 weeks before
Written reviews a week
75
Google Play
Recent ratings
5.0★
vs 4.5★ lifetime
Recent written reviews
3.6★
people who write skew negative
Review momentum
80/100
top 1% of Entertainment apps
Review 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.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.6 ★ | 182k |
| Google Play | 4.5 ★ | 2.2M 23k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.5 ★ weighted by ratings | 2.4M |
What users say about ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users praise the engaging short dramas and high-quality acting but are frustrated by aggressive monetization tactics. Many report severe issues with subscription cancellation, unexpected recurring charges, and excessive ads that disrupt viewing.
Mostly positive (87% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads.
What people like
- Fun: “I really enjoy watching it”
- Price & subscription: “Just to expensive and mostly runs ads”
- Ads: “Just to expensive and mostly runs ads”
- Ease of use: “It's easy to use and I highly recommend it”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Subscription is hard to stop”
- Ads: “It’s so glitchy, and you need an ad to get in”
- Privacy & data: “DO NOT SUBSCRIBE TO THIS SCAMMING APP!!!”
- Features & content: “To much cash for 45 seconds of content”
About ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV
Welcome to ShortMax — a premium streaming platform for your favoriate short dramas, reels and TV videos!
As a leading global platform for bite-sized entertainment, ShortMax is redefining the way you stream. Discover fast-paced, emotionally gripping stories designed to fit perfectly into your everyday life — cinematic drama, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable plot twists, all in short, easy-to-watch episodes.
Enjoy access to 50,000+ trending short dramas and movies in 19 languages, anytime and anywhere. Whether you love sweet Contemporary Romance, CEO secrets, Fated Werewolf Romance, payback stories, or dramatic Rise and Revenge arcs, every episode delivers a shocking twist in just about one minute.
● Why millions choose ShortMax
[Your Short Drama Universe]
- Dive into a massive library of exclusive original short dramas, mini movies, TV series, and trending videos.
- New premium episodes are added every day, so your next obsession is always waiting.
[Global Hits & Multilingual Support]
- Watch carefully selected trending dramas and movies from around the world, including American, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese series.
- Enjoy multilingual subtitles and professional dubbing for a smoother, more immersive experience.
[Every Genre You Love]
- From Contemporary Romance, Werewolf Romance, CEO stories, and Mafia drama to Revenge, Payback, Time Travel, Reborn, Secret Identity, Hidden Marriage, Contract Marriage, and Marriage Before Love — ShortMax brings together the genres viewers love most.
[A Cinematic Viewing Experience]
- Stream in HD with clear sound, adjustable playback speed, and Picture-in-Picture background mode.
- Enjoy an immersive mobile cinema experience wherever you are, whenever you have a minute.
[Offline Downloads & Watch Anywhere]
- Save your favorite episodes and reels directly to your device and watch offline during your commute, lunch break, or travels.
- Keep watching without worrying about mobile data.
[Personalized Watchlist & AI Recommendations]
- Build your own watchlist with one-tap favorites.
- Our smart recommendation engine helps you discover trending originals based on your unique viewing habits.
● Perfect for drama lovers and binge-watchers who want:
- No more long waits for traditional novelas, movies, TV shows, anime, or web novels.
-Quick, exciting entertainment during commutes, lunch breaks, weekends, or spare moments.
-Premium stories without crowded theaters, ticket lines, or unnecessary distractions.
-High-impact plots, emotional twists, and dramatic storylines in less time.
-Smooth switching between Contemporary Romance, Fantasy, Suspense, Thriller, Action, and nostalgic Drama.
-A premium streaming experience with smooth playback and personalized recommendations.
-Global video content, including localized American dramas and popular Asian short series.
-Cinematic storytelling with accurate multilingual subtitles and professional dubbing for viewers worldwide.
-A faster, more immersive alter
As a leading global platform for bite-sized entertainment, ShortMax is redefining the way you stream. Discover fast-paced, emotionally gripping stories designed to fit perfectly into your everyday life — cinematic drama, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable plot twists, all in short, easy-to-watch episodes.
Enjoy access to 50,000+ trending short dramas and movies in 19 languages, anytime and anywhere. Whether you love sweet Contemporary Romance, CEO secrets, Fated Werewolf Romance, payback stories, or dramatic Rise and Revenge arcs, every episode delivers a shocking twist in just about one minute.
● Why millions choose ShortMax
[Your Short Drama Universe]
- Dive into a massive library of exclusive original short dramas, mini movies, TV series, and trending videos.
- New premium episodes are added every day, so your next obsession is always waiting.
[Global Hits & Multilingual Support]
- Watch carefully selected trending dramas and movies from around the world, including American, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese series.
- Enjoy multilingual subtitles and professional dubbing for a smoother, more immersive experience.
[Every Genre You Love]
- From Contemporary Romance, Werewolf Romance, CEO stories, and Mafia drama to Revenge, Payback, Time Travel, Reborn, Secret Identity, Hidden Marriage, Contract Marriage, and Marriage Before Love — ShortMax brings together the genres viewers love most.
[A Cinematic Viewing Experience]
- Stream in HD with clear sound, adjustable playback speed, and Picture-in-Picture background mode.
- Enjoy an immersive mobile cinema experience wherever you are, whenever you have a minute.
[Offline Downloads & Watch Anywhere]
- Save your favorite episodes and reels directly to your device and watch offline during your commute, lunch break, or travels.
- Keep watching without worrying about mobile data.
[Personalized Watchlist & AI Recommendations]
- Build your own watchlist with one-tap favorites.
- Our smart recommendation engine helps you discover trending originals based on your unique viewing habits.
● Perfect for drama lovers and binge-watchers who want:
- No more long waits for traditional novelas, movies, TV shows, anime, or web novels.
-Quick, exciting entertainment during commutes, lunch breaks, weekends, or spare moments.
-Premium stories without crowded theaters, ticket lines, or unnecessary distractions.
-High-impact plots, emotional twists, and dramatic storylines in less time.
-Smooth switching between Contemporary Romance, Fantasy, Suspense, Thriller, Action, and nostalgic Drama.
-A premium streaming experience with smooth playback and personalized recommendations.
-Global video content, including localized American dramas and popular Asian short series.
-Cinematic storytelling with accurate multilingual subtitles and professional dubbing for viewers worldwide.
-A faster, more immersive alter
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV App Store
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV is #16 in Entertainment Grossing in United States and charting in 29 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperSHORTTV LIMITED
CategoryEntertainment
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.6 (182k)
Version2.28.1
Age rating17+
First seen by us
24 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026Installs (est.)50M+ worldwide
Rating
4.6 ★
182k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#16
Entertainment GrossingMeasured
New ratings a week
2,250
▼ -34% vs the 2 weeks before
Measured
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-13. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
ShortMax is a free-to-use streaming platform offering over 50,000 short-form dramas and mini-movies in multiple languages, targeting users seeking quick, high-impact entertainment during brief idle moments. The app demonstrates strong global monetization potential, ranking #10 in US Entertainment Grossing and holding top positions in diverse markets including Indonesia (#1 Free), Canada, Australia, Russia, Malaysia, and the UK.
Similar apps: ReelShort, DramaBox, FlexTV
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV on the App Store
App details
App ID
6464002625
Publisher
SHORTTV LIMITED
Publisher country
Hong Kong
On the store since
Sep 2023
3 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 15.1+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Content rating
17+
2 content notes below
Languages
19
AR KM EN FR DE HI ID IT JA KO MS PT …
Size
108 MB
Content notesFrequent/Intense Mature/Suggestive ThemesFrequent/Intense Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. App Store downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV'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.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Top Grossing positions in every country we track, converted to dollars per store and country, sized by each market's published consumer spend and calibrated on revenue companies publish.
Business model: Subscription-led
How ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds · 91 ad networks
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Weekly Pass Pro subscription | |
| 2 | Weekly Pass Pro subscription | |
| 3 | One-time Purchase subscription | |
| 4 | One-time Purchase subscription | |
| 5 | One-time Purchase subscription | |
| 6 | One-time Purchase subscription | |
| 7 | Weekly Pass Pro subscription | |
| 8 | Weekly Pass Pro subscription | |
| 9 | One-time Purchase subscription | |
| 10 | One-time Purchase subscription |
Hidden keywords
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV shows up in App Store search (US) for 6 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
Germany
Italy
Spain
South Korea
Taiwan
ArgentinaApps near ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV on the chart
Entertainment Grossing, around #16.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.6 ★
182k ratings
Measured
Ratings
182k
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
2,250
▼ -34% vs the 2 weeks before
Written reviews a week
25+
US App Store (Apple shows only the newest)
Recent ratings
4.9★
vs 4.6★ lifetime
Recent written reviews
4.6★
people who write skew negative
Review momentum
78/100
top 1% of Entertainment apps
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 997 | 51% | ▼ -28% |
| Indonesia | 265 | 13% | ▼ -63% |
| Philippines | 166 | 8% | – |
| Brazil | 91 | 5% | ▼ -16% |
| Mexico | 89 | 5% | ▼ -28% |
| Canada | 81 | 4% | ▼ -33% |
| United Kingdom | 57 | 3% | ▼ -37% |
| Japan | 50 | 3% | ▼ -26% |
| Colombia | 49 | 2% | – |
| Australia | 47 | 2% | ▼ -37% |
| Malaysia | 43 | 2% | – |
| France | 41 | 2% | ▼ -8% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review 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 ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users praise the engaging short dramas and high-quality acting but are frustrated by aggressive monetization tactics. Many report severe issues with subscription cancellation, unexpected recurring charges, and excessive ads that disrupt viewing.
Mostly positive (87% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads.
What people like
- Fun: “I really enjoy watching it”
- Price & subscription: “Just to expensive and mostly runs ads”
- Ads: “Just to expensive and mostly runs ads”
- Ease of use: “It's easy to use and I highly recommend it”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Subscription is hard to stop”
- Ads: “It’s so glitchy, and you need an ad to get in”
- Privacy & data: “DO NOT SUBSCRIBE TO THIS SCAMMING APP!!!”
- Features & content: “To much cash for 45 seconds of content”
About ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV
Welcome to ShortMax — a premium streaming platform for your favoriate short dramas, reels and TV videos!
As a leading global platform for bite-sized entertainment, ShortMax is redefining the way you stream. Discover fast-paced, emotionally gripping stories designed to fit perfectly into your everyday life — cinematic drama, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable plot twists, all in short, easy-to-watch episodes.
Enjoy access to 50,000+ trending short dramas and movies in 19 languages, anytime and anywhere. Whether you love sweet Contemporary Romance, CEO secrets, Fated Werewolf Romance, payback stories, or dramatic Rise and Revenge arcs, every episode delivers a shocking twist in just about one minute.
● Why millions choose ShortMax
[Your Short Drama Universe]
- Dive into a massive library of exclusive original short dramas, mini movies, TV series, and trending videos.
- New premium episodes are added every day, so your next obsession is always waiting.
[Global Hits & Multilingual Support]
- Watch carefully selected trending dramas and movies from around the world, including American, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese series.
- Enjoy multilingual subtitles and professional dubbing for a smoother, more immersive experience.
[Every Genre You Love]
- From Contemporary Romance, Werewolf Romance, CEO stories, and Mafia drama to Revenge, Payback, Time Travel, Reborn, Secret Identity, Hidden Marriage, Contract Marriage, and Marriage Before Love — ShortMax brings together the genres viewers love most.
[A Cinematic Viewing Experience]
- Stream in HD with clear sound, adjustable playback speed, and Picture-in-Picture background mode.
- Enjoy an immersive mobile cinema experience wherever you are, whenever you have a minute.
[Offline Downloads & Watch Anywhere]
- Save your favorite episodes and reels directly to your device and watch offline during your commute, lunch break, or travels.
- Keep watching without worrying about mobile data.
[Personalized Watchlist & AI Recommendations]
- Build your own watchlist with one-tap favorites.
- Our smart recommendation engine helps you discover trending originals based on your unique viewing habits.
● Perfect for drama lovers and binge-watchers who want:
- No more long waits for traditional novelas, movies, TV shows, anime, or web novels.
-Quick, exciting entertainment during commutes, lunch breaks, weekends, or spare moments.
-Premium stories without crowded theaters, ticket lines, or unnecessary distractions.
-High-impact plots, emotional twists, and dramatic storylines in less time.
-Smooth switching between Contemporary Romance, Fantasy, Suspense, Thriller, Action, and nostalgic Drama.
-A premium streaming experience with smooth playback and personalized recommendations.
-Global video content, including localized American dramas and popular Asian short series.
-Cinematic storytelling with accurate multilingual subtitles and professional dubbing for viewers worldwide.
-A faster, more immersive alter
As a leading global platform for bite-sized entertainment, ShortMax is redefining the way you stream. Discover fast-paced, emotionally gripping stories designed to fit perfectly into your everyday life — cinematic drama, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable plot twists, all in short, easy-to-watch episodes.
Enjoy access to 50,000+ trending short dramas and movies in 19 languages, anytime and anywhere. Whether you love sweet Contemporary Romance, CEO secrets, Fated Werewolf Romance, payback stories, or dramatic Rise and Revenge arcs, every episode delivers a shocking twist in just about one minute.
● Why millions choose ShortMax
[Your Short Drama Universe]
- Dive into a massive library of exclusive original short dramas, mini movies, TV series, and trending videos.
- New premium episodes are added every day, so your next obsession is always waiting.
[Global Hits & Multilingual Support]
- Watch carefully selected trending dramas and movies from around the world, including American, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese series.
- Enjoy multilingual subtitles and professional dubbing for a smoother, more immersive experience.
[Every Genre You Love]
- From Contemporary Romance, Werewolf Romance, CEO stories, and Mafia drama to Revenge, Payback, Time Travel, Reborn, Secret Identity, Hidden Marriage, Contract Marriage, and Marriage Before Love — ShortMax brings together the genres viewers love most.
[A Cinematic Viewing Experience]
- Stream in HD with clear sound, adjustable playback speed, and Picture-in-Picture background mode.
- Enjoy an immersive mobile cinema experience wherever you are, whenever you have a minute.
[Offline Downloads & Watch Anywhere]
- Save your favorite episodes and reels directly to your device and watch offline during your commute, lunch break, or travels.
- Keep watching without worrying about mobile data.
[Personalized Watchlist & AI Recommendations]
- Build your own watchlist with one-tap favorites.
- Our smart recommendation engine helps you discover trending originals based on your unique viewing habits.
● Perfect for drama lovers and binge-watchers who want:
- No more long waits for traditional novelas, movies, TV shows, anime, or web novels.
-Quick, exciting entertainment during commutes, lunch breaks, weekends, or spare moments.
-Premium stories without crowded theaters, ticket lines, or unnecessary distractions.
-High-impact plots, emotional twists, and dramatic storylines in less time.
-Smooth switching between Contemporary Romance, Fantasy, Suspense, Thriller, Action, and nostalgic Drama.
-A premium streaming experience with smooth playback and personalized recommendations.
-Global video content, including localized American dramas and popular Asian short series.
-Cinematic storytelling with accurate multilingual subtitles and professional dubbing for viewers worldwide.
-A faster, more immersive alter
Latest updates
2.28.1
2.28.0
• iPhone Duo support
• Added many popular shows.
2.27.2
We've made ShortMax even better!
• Added an exciting collection of brand-new short dramas.
• Improved performance and fixed bugs for a smoother viewing experience.
Update now and enjoy fresh stories, better performance!
Store changes
What ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
App got smaller
157 MB → 108 MB (-31%)
New screenshots
7 screenshots (was 7)
New screenshots 
7 screenshots (was 7)
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ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV Android
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV is #47 in Entertainment Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 23 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperSHORTMAX LIMITED
CategoryEntertainment
PriceFree
Released
Installs100M+
Rating★ 4.5 (2.2M)
Updated
Content ratingTeen
Rating
4.5 ★
2.2M ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#47
Entertainment GrossingMeasured
New ratings a week
20.8k
▼ -31% vs the 2 weeks before
Measured
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV on Google Play
App details
App ID
live.shorttv.apps
Publisher
SHORTTV LIMITED
Publisher country
Hong Kong
Content rating
Teen
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v2.18.1, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Trackers
20
Permissions
25
Trackers
Full permission listProSee plans
ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Google Play shows an exact lifetime install count; downloads per day are its daily change (measured). When Play hasn't refreshed the count, they come from new ratings and Top Free chart positions. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV'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.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Top Grossing positions in every country we track, converted to dollars per store and country, sized by each market's published consumer spend and calibrated on revenue companies publish.
Business model: Subscription-led
How ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds · 91 ad networks
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Weekly Pass Pro subscription | |
| 2 | Weekly Pass Pro subscription | |
| 3 | One-time Purchase subscription | |
| 4 | One-time Purchase subscription | |
| 5 | One-time Purchase subscription | |
| 6 | One-time Purchase subscription | |
| 7 | Weekly Pass Pro subscription | |
| 8 | Weekly Pass Pro subscription | |
| 9 | One-time Purchase subscription | |
| 10 | One-time Purchase subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
Apps near ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV on the chart
Entertainment Grossing, around #47.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Rating
4.5 ★
2.2M ratings
Measured
Ratings
2.2M
Measured
Written reviews
23k
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
20.8k
▼ -31% vs the 2 weeks before
Written reviews a week
75
Google Play
Recent ratings
5.0★
vs 4.5★ lifetime
Recent written reviews
3.6★
people who write skew negative
Review momentum
80/100
top 1% of Entertainment apps
Review 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 ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users enjoy the engaging short drama content but are heavily frustrated by aggressive monetization strategies. The primary complaints center on excessive ad frequency and rising costs per episode, which many feel outweigh the entertainment value.
Mixed but leaning positive (65% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for few ads, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads.
What people like
- Ads: “No watching ads for every new episode”
- Price & subscription: “nice but we have no money to finish all episodes”
- Fun: “Be a shortMax to enjoy your dae”
- Ease of use: “easy listening and good story lines”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “being too expensive not so good”
- Ads: “But some ads going non stop”
- Privacy & data: “too much add scam delete this”
- Login & account: “Emails, deleting my account, etc”
About ShortMax - Short Dramas & TV
Welcome to ShortMax — a premium streaming platform for your favoriate short dramas, reels and TV videos!
As a leading global platform for bite-sized entertainment, ShortMax is redefining the way you stream. Discover fast-paced, emotionally gripping stories designed to fit perfectly into your everyday life — cinematic drama, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable plot twists, all in short, easy-to-watch episodes.
Enjoy access to 50,000+ trending short dramas and movies in 19 languages, anytime and anywhere. Whether you love sweet Contemporary Romance, CEO secrets, Fated Werewolf Romance, payback stories, or dramatic Rise and Revenge arcs, every episode delivers a shocking twist in just about one minute.
● Why millions choose ShortMax
[Your Short Drama Universe]
- Dive into a massive library of exclusive original short dramas, mini movies, TV series, and trending videos.
- New premium episodes are added every day, so your next obsession is always waiting.
[Global Hits & Multilingual Support]
- Watch carefully selected trending dramas and movies from around the world, including American, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese series.
- Enjoy multilingual subtitles and professional dubbing for a smoother, more immersive experience.
[Every Genre You Love]
- From Contemporary Romance, Werewolf Romance, CEO stories, and Mafia drama to Revenge, Payback, Time Travel, Reborn, Secret Identity, Hidden Marriage, Contract Marriage, and Marriage Before Love — ShortMax brings together the genres viewers love most.
[A Cinematic Viewing Experience]
- Stream in HD with clear sound, adjustable playback speed, and Picture-in-Picture background mode.
- Enjoy an immersive mobile cinema experience wherever you are, whenever you have a minute.
[Offline Downloads & Watch Anywhere]
- Save your favorite episodes and reels directly to your device and watch offline during your commute, lunch break, or travels.
- Keep watching without worrying about mobile data.
[Personalized Watchlist & AI Recommendations]
- Build your own watchlist with one-tap favorites.
- Our smart recommendation engine helps you discover trending originals based on your unique viewing habits.
● Perfect for drama lovers and binge-watchers who want:
- No more long waits for traditional novelas, movies, TV shows, anime, or web novels.
-Quick, exciting entertainment during commutes, lunch breaks, weekends, or spare moments.
-Premium stories without crowded theaters, ticket lines, or unnecessary distractions.
-High-impact plots, emotional twists, and dramatic storylines in less time.
-Smooth switching between Contemporary Romance, Fantasy, Suspense, Thriller, Action, and nostalgic Drama.
-A premium streaming experience with smooth playback and personalized recommendations.
-Global video content, including localized American dramas and popular Asian short series.
-Cinematic storytelling with accurate multilingual subtitles and professional dubbing for viewers worldwide.
-A faster, more immersive alter
As a leading global platform for bite-sized entertainment, ShortMax is redefining the way you stream. Discover fast-paced, emotionally gripping stories designed to fit perfectly into your everyday life — cinematic drama, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable plot twists, all in short, easy-to-watch episodes.
Enjoy access to 50,000+ trending short dramas and movies in 19 languages, anytime and anywhere. Whether you love sweet Contemporary Romance, CEO secrets, Fated Werewolf Romance, payback stories, or dramatic Rise and Revenge arcs, every episode delivers a shocking twist in just about one minute.
● Why millions choose ShortMax
[Your Short Drama Universe]
- Dive into a massive library of exclusive original short dramas, mini movies, TV series, and trending videos.
- New premium episodes are added every day, so your next obsession is always waiting.
[Global Hits & Multilingual Support]
- Watch carefully selected trending dramas and movies from around the world, including American, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese series.
- Enjoy multilingual subtitles and professional dubbing for a smoother, more immersive experience.
[Every Genre You Love]
- From Contemporary Romance, Werewolf Romance, CEO stories, and Mafia drama to Revenge, Payback, Time Travel, Reborn, Secret Identity, Hidden Marriage, Contract Marriage, and Marriage Before Love — ShortMax brings together the genres viewers love most.
[A Cinematic Viewing Experience]
- Stream in HD with clear sound, adjustable playback speed, and Picture-in-Picture background mode.
- Enjoy an immersive mobile cinema experience wherever you are, whenever you have a minute.
[Offline Downloads & Watch Anywhere]
- Save your favorite episodes and reels directly to your device and watch offline during your commute, lunch break, or travels.
- Keep watching without worrying about mobile data.
[Personalized Watchlist & AI Recommendations]
- Build your own watchlist with one-tap favorites.
- Our smart recommendation engine helps you discover trending originals based on your unique viewing habits.
● Perfect for drama lovers and binge-watchers who want:
- No more long waits for traditional novelas, movies, TV shows, anime, or web novels.
-Quick, exciting entertainment during commutes, lunch breaks, weekends, or spare moments.
-Premium stories without crowded theaters, ticket lines, or unnecessary distractions.
-High-impact plots, emotional twists, and dramatic storylines in less time.
-Smooth switching between Contemporary Romance, Fantasy, Suspense, Thriller, Action, and nostalgic Drama.
-A premium streaming experience with smooth playback and personalized recommendations.
-Global video content, including localized American dramas and popular Asian short series.
-Cinematic storytelling with accurate multilingual subtitles and professional dubbing for viewers worldwide.
-A faster, more immersive alter
What's new in 2.28.0
What's New in ShortMax:
1. Smoother Experience: Performance boosts and bug fixes.
2. Fresh Content: New localized dramas released!
Love ShortMax? Please leave us a rating!
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1. Smoother Experience: Performance boosts and bug fixes.
2. Fresh Content: New localized dramas released!
Love ShortMax? Please leave us a rating!
Need help? Tap Feedback in the app to reach us.
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