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NetShort Review
Vertical short-drama app: 17-language UI, free early episodes, VIP adds HD and downloads
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
- iOS
- Android
- Web
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Decide at a glance
Our verdict
NetShort suits short-drama fans who want to sample for free and download episodes for offline viewing. The trade-offs: VIP prices appear only in the app and stores, the Vietnam App Store lists 10 weekly price points from 29,000 to 499,000 ₫, and the app shares many data types with third parties.
Best for: Short-drama viewers who want a multilingual interface (17 languages, including English, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese…)
Skip it if: Anyone who wants clear prices before installing
Pros
- High ratings on both stores: 4.5/5 on the Vietnam App Store and 4.6/5 on Google Play
- 17 interface languages (including English, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese…)
- VIP adds HD, offline downloads and ad-free viewing
Cons
- No prices on the website, and 10 hard-to-distinguish weekly price points on the App Store
- In Vietnam, the monthly plan is 999,000 ₫ per VietnamNet, about six times the annual plan's monthly equivalent (165,833 ₫)
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
More pros
- A defined refund process: request in the app, with a reply promised within 24 hours
More cons
- Shares location and personal info with third parties, per its Google Play declaration
Best for
- People who want offline downloads or HD playback
Skip it if
- Under-18s (the terms and the App Store both set 18+)
Problems it solves
Experience & key features
NetShort is a vertical short-drama app and website from NETSTORY Pte. Ltd. of Singapore. According to its FAQ, the catalogue mixes NetShort originals and officially licensed series. It runs on iOS, Android and the web, with 17 interface languages including Vietnamese, while audio and subtitles vary by title and region.
Store descriptions list genres such as billionaire romance, werewolves, revenge, time travel and mystery, along with watch history, smart filters and offline downloads for supported content. The FAQ says many series start with free episodes, later ones may need coins, a subscription, ads or VIP, and 1080p HD playback is for VIP members. Downloads are usually in the app, not always on the web.
Pricing and refunds
Neither the website nor the agreements list prices. According to VietnamNet (29 September 2026), VIP in Vietnam costs 299,000 ₫ a week, 999,000 ₫ a month or 1,990,000 ₫ a year, while the Vietnam App Store lists 10 weekly items from 29,000 ₫ to 499,000 ₫. The Membership Agreement says plans auto-renew and must be cancelled at least 24 hours before the billing date. Fees already paid are not refunded on mid-period cancellation, but the Refund Policy still allows a request for review, and approved refunds are usually processed within 24-72 hours.
According to Insightrackr, NetShort, DramaBox and ReelShort still held the top three revenue spots among short-drama apps in July 2025. In Vietnam, VietnamNet places NetShort third on the App Store entertainment chart (September 2026), behind PineDrama and DramaBox. Against its two big rivals, the differences are catalogue, refund handling and pricing, so check the live price in your store before subscribing.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026
Miễn phí (quảng cáo, xu)
PersonalFree
Per the FAQ page, many series start with free episodes; later ones may need coins, a subscription, ads or VIP. Google Play lists the app as containing ads and in-app purchases.
Weekly VIP
PersonalContact sales
VietnamNet (29 September 2026) reports a weekly VIP plan at 299,000 ₫. The Vietnam App Store lists 10 Weekly VIP and Weekly Sub items from 29,000 ₫ to 499,000 ₫ without explaining the differences. Per the App Store, VIP covers ad-free viewing where available, HD playback, offline downloads and more episodes in selected series.
Monthly VIP
Personal₫999,000/mo
999,000 ₫ a month in Vietnam, according to VietnamNet (29 September 2026). Auto-renews; cancel at least 24 hours before the billing date.
Annual VIP
Personal₫165,833/mo
1,990,000 ₫ a year in Vietnam, according to VietnamNet (29 September 2026), about 165,833 ₫ a month, paid upfront.
- Free plan limits
- Some episodes are free; the rest need coins, ads or VIP.
- Free trial
- No free trial
Cancellation & refunds
The Membership Agreement says fees already paid are not refunded on mid-period cancellation, but its Refund Policy still lets you submit requests through Contact Us in the app. Requests are reviewed against platform policies, applicable law and actual usage, and support promises a reply within 24 hours. The Recharge Agreement treats a successful top-up as complete and considers refunds only when the product cannot be used.
Privacy
The privacy policy (updated 11 September 2024) is issued by NETSTORY Pte. Ltd. It collects device information, IP address, advertising ID, usage and purchase history, uses tracking technologies for interest-based ads and lets advertising partners set their own tracking tools. Retention varies by data type: advertising data is deleted or anonymised after a set period, while some records are kept longer for security or financial reasons. The terms are for users 18 and over; the App Store rates the app 18+, but Google Play rates it 12+. Google Play's Data safety section says the app may share location, personal info and five other data types with third parties, and the App Store label says identifiers, usage data and diagnostics are used to track you across other apps.
NetShort alternatives
6.4/10PineDrama
TikTok's vertical short-drama app: free to install, 1–3 minute episodes, TikTok login
6.0/10FreeReels
Vertical short-drama app that is free with ads, plus optional VIP plans
Frequently asked questions
Is NetShort free?
It is free to download and many series start with free episodes. Per the FAQ, later episodes may need coins, ads, a subscription or VIP.
How much is NetShort VIP in Vietnam?
VietnamNet (29 September 2026) reports 299,000 ₫ a week, 999,000 ₫ a month and 1,990,000 ₫ a year. The Vietnam App Store also lists weekly items from 29,000 ₫ to 499,000 ₫. Prices change, so check in the app.
How do I cancel NetShort VIP?
Per the Membership Agreement, open the Me page in the app and follow the steps at least 24 hours before the billing date. Cancelling on or after the billing date still incurs the new cycle's charge.
How do I request a NetShort refund?
Go to the Me page and tap Contact Us. Support promises a reply within 24 hours, and approved refunds are usually processed within 24-72 hours.
Review evidence & sources10
Scores
- Ease of use
- 7.5
- Features
- 7.0
- Value for money
- 4.8
- Performance
- 7.0
- Support
- 6.0
- Privacy & security
- 4.8
Why this score
Vertical feed, genre filters and continue watching; high ratings on both stores. Points off because coin and ad unlocking and many price points interrupt viewing.
Why this score
Offline downloads, 1080p HD, 17 languages, web and apps; still a single content format.
Why this score
Vietnam prices per VietnamNet: weekly VIP 299,000 ₫, monthly 999,000 ₫, annual 1,990,000 ₫; confusing weekly price points on the App Store; mid-period fees are not refunded, though a refund review process exists.
Why this score
Over 100 million Google Play installs and third on the Vietnam App Store entertainment chart (VietnamNet, September 2026); no independent performance data.
Why this score
FAQ page, in-app contact, support email and a 24-hour reply commitment on refund requests; no independent data on support quality.
Why this score
The policy is clear but dates from September 2024; ad tracking and sharing of many data types, including location, with third parties; the Google Play age rating (12+) does not match the terms (18+).
What users say
- App Store (Vietnam)4.5/5 · 53,000
- Google Play (Vietnam)4.6/5 · 2,190,000
Sources
- Vendor-providedTrang chủ NetShortNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedNetShort FAQNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedChính sách quyền riêng tư NetShortNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedThỏa thuận người dùng NetShortNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedThỏa thuận thành viên NetShortNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedThỏa thuận nạp tiền NetShortNov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store (Việt Nam)Nov 10, 2026
- storeGoogle Play (Việt Nam)Nov 10, 2026
- pressInsightrackr - July 2025 Top Short Drama AppsNov 10, 2026
- pressVietnamNet (2026-09-29)Nov 10, 2026
Specs & compatibility
- Developer
- NETSTORY Pte. Ltd.
- Headquarters
- Singapore
- Launched
- 2024
- Category
- Entertainment
Capabilities
- Mobile app
- Works offline
Platforms
- iOS
- Android
- Web
Interface languages
- English
- Vietnamese
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Portuguese
- Thai
- Indonesian
Support
- Help center
Change history
- Feature.Latest update on Google Play.
- Update.VietnamNet reports NetShort third on the Vietnam App Store entertainment chart, behind PineDrama and DramaBox.
- Update.Insightrackr places NetShort with DramaBox and ReelShort among the top three short-drama apps by revenue in July 2025.
Full change history (5)
- Update.Privacy policy takes effect.
- Update.Last-updated date shown on NETSTORY's User Agreement.
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