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ShortMax - Watch Dramas & Show vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against ShortMax - Watch Dramas & Show's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

ShortMax - Watch Dramas & Show
This App
TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE
Nemesis
JOJO APP: Movies, Shows, Natak
Contender
STARZPLAY ستارزبلاي
Contender
The CW
Contender
iflix: Asian & Local Dramas
Contender
TV-Programm & Fernsehprogramm
Peer
Watchworthy - What To Watch
Peer
Movie Box - Movies & TV Show
Peer
TV Uhlelo Program South Africa • TV Guide (ZA)
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperSHORTTV LIMITEDTikTok Ltd.MADHUVEER COM 18 NETWORK LIMITEDPlayco Entertainment FZ LLCThe CW NetworkImage Future Investment (HK) LimitedFUNKE National BrandsRankerSamuel AnthonyThomas Gesland
CategoryEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentNews & MagazinesEntertainmentEntertainmentNews
PlatformAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidAndroidiOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.6 / 54.7 / 54.7 / 54.3 / 53.3 / 54.3 / 54.4 / 54.6 / 54.4 / 50.0 / 5
Ratings Count152,63218,311,6785414,83621,64611,52433,3133,9935190
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateSep 11, 2023Apr 2, 2014Oct 4, 2023Mar 16, 2015Mar 14, 2012May 16, 2015Dec 22, 2011Mar 22, 2020Mar 30, 2026Oct 18, 2016
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026Jun 29, 2026Apr 16, 2026May 8, 2026Mar 5, 2026Apr 23, 2026May 19, 2025May 5, 2026Apr 20, 2026Oct 18, 2016
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentterriblemixed-mixedterribleexcellent----
Score15/10035/100-70/10015/10085/100----
Praises
  • Engaging short-form drama narratives provide consistent entertainment value for casual viewers
  • Short-form video content provides an addictive and entertaining experience for daily stress relief
  • Social connectivity features allow users to easily message friends and share video content
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  • Sports content variety
  • Access to specific niche content libraries provides value for viewers who cannot find shows elsewhere
  • Extensive library of regional and international content drives consistent daily entertainment value for users
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Complaints
  • Deceptive subscription management prevents users from canceling recurring charges through standard store channels
  • Frequent application crashes and freezing issues disrupt the viewing experience on mobile devices
  • Aggressive advertising and promotional content clutter the feed and degrade user experience
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  • Technical playback stability
  • Excessive ad frequency and duration disrupt the viewing experience during every single episode
  • Technical instability and playback failures prevent users from finishing episodes or even opening the app
  • High frequency of advertisement interruptions during playback disrupts the viewing experience for free-tier users
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Requests
  • Transparent and accessible subscription cancellation process within the application interface
  • Implementation of a trash or recovery folder for deleted videos and content
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  • Improved navigation
  • Picture in Picture mode is requested to allow multitasking while watching content on mobile devices
  • Alternative payment methods for subscription access to accommodate users without online banking or credit cards
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Exclusive original content library functions as a content moat
  • Smart recommendation engine increases session depth
  • Interest-graph algorithm enables infinite, low-friction content discovery
  • Integrated Shop feature creates a direct-to-consumer transaction layer
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  • Hybrid freemium model drives high-volume top-of-funnel acquisition
  • Exclusive live sports rights create a high-value retention barrier
  • Exclusive broadcast rights to teen-drama staples sustain a loyal, niche audience segment.
  • Deep regional content library drives consistent daily usage
  • Affordable subscription pricing attracts budget-conscious streaming audiences
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Weaknesses
  • Subscription cancellation process bypasses store controls
  • High reliance on AI-generated content quality
  • Aggressive paywalls for new users
  • Persistent app crashes during video playback
  • Aggressive ad-to-content ratio triggers negative sentiment
  • Algorithm failures show repetitive or blocked content
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  • Navigation complexity between free and premium tiers
  • Technical playback stability issues reported in user reviews
  • Excessive ad-load frequency disrupts viewing experience.
  • Technical instability (blank screens, crashes) prevents consistent playback.
  • Excessive ad-load for free-tier users disrupts viewing
  • Lack of alternative payment methods blocks premium conversion
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Pricingfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreefreemiumfreefreefreefree
MomentumSteadyIntense-IntenseIntenseMaintenance--Intense-
Update Cadence5 versions, ~13d avg5 versions, ~7d avg-5 versions5 versions2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~21d avg--3 versions-

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