GoodShort: is it legit and worth paying for?
We make TotalShort, a short drama app: we say so wherever it matters. Facts about other apps come from their official App Store and Google Play pages and may change.
In short: GoodShort is legit (SINGAPORE NEW READING TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.) and the most-rated of the four apps we checked on the US store: 4.9 from about 527,000 ratings, 13+. It also lists the lowest weekly VIP of the four, from $5.99, plus coin packs from $4.99 for 500 coins. Italian isn't in its list of interface languages. As always, a weekly plan renews until you cancel, so read the billing period before you pay.
What is GoodShort?
GoodShort is a vertical short drama app of original dramas and movies, with romance, fantasy and web-novel adaptations among its genres. Its description mentions personalized recommendations, HD streaming, regular updates and the option to follow a series for new episodes [1]. If you're new to the format, start with what a short drama is.
| Item | GoodShort |
|---|---|
| Developer | SINGAPORE NEW READING TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. |
| Rating (US App Store) | 4.9 / 5, about 527,000 ratings |
| Age rating | 13+ |
| Download | Free, with in-app purchases |
| Interface languages | English plus 13 more (Italian is not in the list) |
| Read on | 2 October 2026 |
How much does GoodShort cost?
The US App Store lists these in-app purchases (2 October 2026) [1]:
| Purchase | Listed price |
|---|---|
| Weekly VIP | $5.99, $9.99 or $19.99 |
| 500 coins | $4.99 |
| 1,000 coins | $9.99 |
| 1,500 coins | $14.99 |
| 2,000 coins | $19.99 |
| 2,500 coins | $24.99 |
We don't say how many coins an episode costs, because that's set per series and can change; you see it in the app before you unlock. Prices differ by country, so the purchase sheet is the figure to trust.
Is GoodShort free?
Partly. It's free to download and open. Some third-party descriptions of the app mention daily check-in rewards that earn bonus coins; we haven't verified how they work, and rewards can change, so check what the app offers before counting on them. For the legal free options across apps, see free short dramas.
Is GoodShort legit and safe?
The official app is a real product from a named company with a very large base of ratings, billed through Apple or Google [1]. The risks are the category's usual ones: a weekly subscription you forget, coin spending that builds up, and modified APKs or "free coins" sites outside the official stores.
Who should pay for GoodShort
It makes the most sense if you want a very large catalog and a low entry price: $5.99 is the cheapest weekly VIP among the four apps we checked on the US store. It makes less sense if you want the app in Italian, or if you'd rather pay a fixed amount per episode and not think about a weekly renewal.
Alternatives to compare first
See our best short drama apps, plus the guides to DramaWave, NetShort and FlareFlow.
We make TotalShort, a small catalog (four series) of Italian-set series made with AI and labeled as such: first 8 episodes free, then one free episode a day per series, 30 coins (€0.30) per paid episode with a confirmation each time. The app interface is in English and Italian, and you can watch in your browser: try episode 1 of My Contract Wife or see all series.
How to cancel GoodShort
Through the store that bills you: iPhone → Settings → your name → Subscriptions → GoodShort → Cancel Subscription; Android → Google Play → Subscriptions → GoodShort → Cancel subscription. Deleting the app doesn't cancel [2][3]. Details in the cancellation guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is GoodShort legit?
Yes. The official GoodShort app is published by SINGAPORE NEW READING TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD., with a 4.9 rating from about 527,000 ratings on the US App Store, and it charges through Apple or Google. Avoid modified APKs and unofficial "free coin" sites.
Is GoodShort free?
Free to download and start. Continuing uses coins or a VIP membership; check the app for any free rewards on offer.
How much does GoodShort cost?
The US App Store (2 October 2026) lists weekly VIP at $5.99, $9.99 or $19.99 and coin packs from $4.99 (500 coins) to $24.99 (2,500 coins). Check the purchase sheet for your country.
Is GoodShort worth it?
For a big catalog and a low entry price, often yes. Read the weekly billing period first, and don't assume the lowest listed price applies to you.
Does GoodShort have Italian?
The listed interface languages are English plus 13 others, and Italian is not among them [1]. Series audio and subtitles vary.
How do I cancel GoodShort?
Through Apple (Subscriptions in your Apple ID settings) or Google Play (Subscriptions), not in the app. Deleting the app doesn't cancel.
Sources
- App Store, official GoodShort listing (developer, rating, age, languages, in-app purchases, description), US storefront, read on 10/02/2026: GoodShort on the App Store.
- Apple Support, "Cancel a subscription from Apple": support.apple.com.
- Google Play Help, "Cancel, pause, or change a subscription on Google Play": support.google.com.
Curious about short dramas set in Italy? Start on the TotalShort home page: the first episodes are free in your browser.
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