Is ReelShort legit?
Yes: it is a real app, run by a registered company and sold through Apple's and Google's stores. It is not a scam. What catches people out is the price: a few episodes are free, and the rest are charged one at a time or through a pass that renews every week.
Who runs it
ReelShort's terms of use name Crazy Maple Studio, Inc., a company registered in California, with an office at 1277 Borregas Avenue, Sunnyvale. The App Store lists the seller as New Leaf Publishing, Inc. The terms are governed by California law, with disputes heard in Santa Clara County.
What the App Store shows
The listing's in-app purchases are one-time purchases from $4.99 to $29.99 and a $19.99 subscription. Figures are from the US App Store on Oct 4, 2026.
What it really costs
We track 834 ReelShort dramas. A typical one has 57 episodes and the first 9 are free. Finishing a typical drama with coins costs about $28.14, and 81 of the 833 we priced cost $40 or more.
- Look up a drama before you pay: every drama page here shows the free episodes and the cost to finish.
- If you buy a weekly pass, cancel it straight away. You keep the week you paid for, and it won't renew.
- How much of ReelShort is free · Cost calculator
Cancelling and refunds
ReelShort's terms say you may cancel at any time: log in, open the VIP page and follow the Subscription Management instructions. Cancellation takes effect immediately.
The terms call subscription payments "final and non-refundable" except where the terms say otherwise, and say the same of coins. If you paid through Apple or Google, you can ask that store for a refund; they decide case by case.
Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. The exact steps for iPhone, Android and the web are here. ReelShort's terms give this contact: [email protected].
Questions people ask
Is ReelShort legit?
Yes, in the sense that it is a real app run by a registered company and sold through Apple's and Google's stores. ReelShort is operated by Crazy Maple Studio, Inc., a company registered in California, with an office at 1277 Borregas Avenue, Sunnyvale. The complaints you will read are mostly about cost: the first episodes are free and the rest add up.
Who owns ReelShort?
Its terms of use name Crazy Maple Studio, Inc., a company registered in California, with an office at 1277 Borregas Avenue, Sunnyvale. The App Store lists the seller as New Leaf Publishing, Inc.
Can I get a refund from ReelShort?
The terms call subscription payments "final and non-refundable" except where the terms say otherwise, and say the same of coins. If you paid through Apple or Google you can ask that store for a refund instead; they decide case by case.
Why is ReelShort so expensive?
Because you pay per episode. On the 833 ReelShort dramas we priced, finishing a typical one costs about $28.14 in coins, and 81 of them cost $40 or more. A weekly pass is usually the cheaper way if you finish within the week.
Sources: ReelShort terms of use (updated October 20, 2025) · ReelShort on the App Store. Drama figures from our own data, checked Oct 4, 2026. Terms change; follow the links for the current wording. This isn't legal advice. See also: Is DramaBox legit? · ReelShort guide