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Vertical Drama Apps · NetShort

NetShort

The most expensive ticket in the format

~$180M ARR · $29.99/week · Singapore
Published by NETSTORY PTE. LTD. out of Singapore, NetShort runs the steepest price in the category — $29.99 a week on the App Store, against a coin path where a 68-episode series lands around $50. Roughly $15M a month and ~$180M annualised, growing 171% quarter over quarter, and one of four apps that together hold just over half the Gulf's monthly users (Omdia / Media City Qatar, May 2026). India is its fastest lane: +193% month over month in January 2026.
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5 NetShort dramas tracked
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FAQFrequently asked questions

What is NetShort?

Published by NETSTORY PTE. LTD. out of Singapore, NetShort runs the steepest price in the category — $29.99 a week on the App Store, against a coin path where a 68-episode series lands around $50. Roughly $15M a month and ~$180M annualised, growing 171% quarter over quarter, and one of four apps that together hold just over half the Gulf's monthly users (Omdia / Media City Qatar, May 2026). India is its fastest lane: +193% month over month in January 2026.

How many NetShort dramas are tracked here?

5 NetShort vertical dramas are indexed on verticaldrama.tv, with cast, episodes and ratings.

Is NetShort free?

NetShort uses a freemium model: the first episodes are free, the rest unlocks via coins, ads or subscription.

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