Is ReelShort Free? Pricing, Coins & Subscriptions Explained
ReelShort is technically free — but unlocking full series costs real money. Here's exactly how the pricing works.
Updated April 29, 2026
The free tier: what you actually get
ReelShort offers the first 3-8 episodes of each series completely free, no account required. These are the hook episodes — enough to get you invested but not enough to reach any major plot payoff. After the free episodes, each remaining episode costs coins to unlock. The number of coins per episode varies by series tier, typically 3-8 coins per episode.
Coin packs: prices and value
ReelShort sells coins in packs: 60 coins for $1.99, 180 coins for $4.99, 380 coins for $9.99, and 780 coins for $19.99. A typical series of 80 episodes (with 60 paid episodes at 5 coins each) costs 300 coins — about $8-10 to unlock fully without any discounts. New users often get a coin bonus on first purchase, which helps with the initial cost.
The subscription: is it worth it?
ReelShort's "Binge Pass" subscription costs approximately $9.99/month and gives unlimited access to all eligible series. If you watch more than 1-2 complete series per month, the subscription pays for itself. The catch: not every series is included in the subscription — some premium series still require separate coin purchases. Check the series page before subscribing if you have a specific title in mind.
Series in the catalog
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch ReelShort for free forever?
You can watch free episodes indefinitely, but you'll hit a paywall for each series after the intro episodes. Without coins or a subscription, you can't finish any series.
Do coins expire on ReelShort?
ReelShort coins do not expire once purchased. They stay in your account until used.
Is the subscription better than buying coins?
If you watch more than 1-2 full series per month, the subscription is significantly cheaper than buying coins individually.
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