Micro Drama Apps
Micro drama apps stream one to two minute vertical series, paid per episode or supported by ads. ReelShort, DramaBox, GoodShort and My Drama are among the best known. To publish your own AI micro drama, post it on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, or approach an app through its own creator or partner page.
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What a micro drama looks like on a phone
Micro drama apps stream vertical series made for a phone held upright. These are three frames of The Wrong Wedding, a micro drama made with AI in Ziztu in the same 9:16 frame.
How micro drama apps work
A micro drama app is a streaming app built for one format: vertical series of about one to two minutes an episode, with 20 to 100 episodes in a series. Wikipedia lists three ways these apps earn: viewers pay per episode or per series, ads pay for episodes that cost nothing to watch, or a mix of unpaid episodes, paywalls and rewarded ads. In practice that means you may watch the first episodes for nothing and pay to continue, so check each app's current terms and manage subscriptions in your app store.
Apps named by Wikipedia, and who runs them (read 15 October 2026)
| App | Company, where Wikipedia names one |
|---|---|
| ReelShort | Crazy Maple Studio |
| DramaBox | StoryMatrix |
| GoodShort | Named as an international micro drama app |
| My Drama | Holywater Tech |
| ShortMax, NetShort, DramaWave, FlickReels, MoboReels, Kalos TV | Named as other micro drama apps |
The apps change often, and new ones appear. The list is not a ranking and not a recommendation.
Where to watch, and what to look for
- Check who made the app in the store listing, and read recent reviews before you pay.
- Know what is free. Many series are free for the first episodes and paid after; the price per episode or the subscription is in the app.
- Manage subscriptions in your phone's app store settings, not only in the app.
- Some series are made with AI. See are micro dramas made with AI for how to tell.
Where to publish your own AI micro drama
Two routes
| Route | How it works | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube, TikTok and Instagram | You export an MP4 and post it yourself, with the AI label on. | Open to anyone. Post AI micro dramas on YouTube, TikTok and Reels has the rules. |
| A micro drama app | The app decides what it accepts and how it treats AI content. | Check the app's own creator or partner page. Ziztu does not submit to apps for you, and nobody can promise a sale. |
Most people start with the first route: it needs no one's permission and shows you what holds an audience. Start an AI micro drama channel gives a 30 day plan.
Make your own instead of waiting for the next episode
If you would rather make a series than watch one, an AI micro drama takes one idea, a cast of character sheets and an afternoon for a first episode. See AI micro dramas for how it works, what a micro drama is for the format, and the AI micro drama generator to try one scene.
Start this in Ziztu
Make your own episode: start with one sentence and change anything.
A live-action vertical micro drama, episode 1: on her wedding day a bride reads a message on the groom's phone and walks down the aisle anyway, smiling. End on a cliffhanger when she takes the microphone.
40 free credits, no card: write the script, cast your characters, draw the storyboard and hear the voices. Video starts at $12. You see the price before every generation.
Keep going
- AI micro dramas the hub.
- What is a micro drama for the format and where it came from.
- Micro drama vs short drama vs web series for the names.
- AI micro drama generator to try one scene.
Sources (read 15 October 2026)
- Wikipedia, Microdrama (the article is titled Duanju) (read 15 October 2026; used for episode length, episodes a series, filmed budgets, 2025 revenue estimate, genres)
Platform rules and market figures change often. Check the source before you rely on a number.
Frequently asked questions
What are micro drama apps?
Micro drama apps are streaming apps for vertical series of about one to two minutes an episode, usually 20 to 100 episodes. Viewers pay per episode or per series, ads pay for episodes that are free to watch, or the app mixes both with paywalls. ReelShort, DramaBox, GoodShort and My Drama are among the best known.
Are micro drama apps free?
Often the first episodes are free and the rest are paid, or ads pay for them. Terms differ by app and change, so check the current price in the app and manage subscriptions in your phone's app store.
How do micro drama apps make money?
Wikipedia lists three models: viewers pay per episode or per series, ads support episodes that are free to watch, or a hybrid of free-to-watch episodes, paywalls, rewarded ads and optional subscriptions.
What are apps like ReelShort?
DramaBox, GoodShort, My Drama, ShortMax, NetShort, DramaWave, FlickReels, MoboReels and Kalos TV are named as micro drama apps by Wikipedia. The list changes, and it is not a ranking.
Can I put my AI micro drama on a micro drama app?
Each app decides what it accepts and how it treats AI content, so check its own creator or partner page. Ziztu does not submit to apps. You can post to YouTube, TikTok and Instagram yourself with the AI label on.
Are micro drama apps safe?
Check the developer in the store listing, read recent reviews, know what each episode costs and manage subscriptions in your app store settings. As with any app, install only from your phone's official store.
