# Drama & Short Movies - Shorten

> Exclusive mini series, drama shorts, and reels. Watch stories whenever you like.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shorten](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shorten)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.shorten`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Shorten
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 1,903,582
- **Rating:** 2.91 / 5 (5,002 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.10.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2024-11-02
- **Publisher country:** TR
- **Size:** 109 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shorten)
- **Website:** [https://www.shorten.com/](https://www.shorten.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://shorten.com/privacy-policy](https://shorten.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Drama & Short Movies - Shorten** brings you exclusive mini series, drama shorts, and reels perfect for quick yet impactful storytelling. Whether you crave teen dramas, emotional Turkish dramas, or thrilling Kdrama twists, Shorten offers an ever-growing catalog of captivating short films and mini episodes. Its bite-sized format lets you enjoy cinematic stories anytime, anywhere, without the long time commitment.

Key features include instant entertainment with short yet immersive episodes, a variety of genres from romance to thrillers, and regularly updated fresh content. The app offers unlimited access through subscription with additional content unlockable via coins earned from ads or purchases. Manage your subscription and auto-renewal easily through your account settings, making Shorten the perfect go-to app for binge-worthy mini dramas on the go.

## Rankings

- #46,494 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.shorten.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the content quality but report widespread issues with ads, pricing, stability, and account management. The majority express frustration over intrusive ads, deceptive billing, and frequent freezes or login problems, with little customer support. A minority still enjoys the shows, but overall monetization and reliability undermine the app's value.

### Pros

- Some reviewers praise the content quality of the movies/shorts.
- The app is described as visually appealing / has a nice UI.
- A minority of users express positive sentiment (e.g., one reviewer called it 'Excellent').

### Cons

- Excessive ads interrupting progress and ads required to continue, often not working.
- Billing and subscription issues: bait-and-switch pricing, higher charges than promised, difficulty canceling, unauthorized charges.
- Frequent crashes, glitches, and inability to load or play content (frozen app, cannot click watch).
- Login/sign-in problems and account access issues (can't log in).
- Poor or unresponsive customer support / no easy way to contact.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shorten)