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Before You Troubleshoot: What the ShortMax App Is

Account issues get easier once you figure out who runs ShortMax, a streaming app for vertical short dramas. Over on the App Store the seller is SHORTTV LIMITED, a company with its registration in Hong Kong, and Google Play lists that same legal entity under the developer name SHORTMAX LIMITED. The app’s debut came in September 2023, when it showed up on Google Play on September 3 and on the App Store on September 11 of the same year. Given over 100 million installs listed https://www.reelshorts.org/genre/drama/ for the Android version alone, you are far from alone with a billing issue. Over 50,000 dramas in 19 languages is what its store listing claims, the company’s own figure rather than an independent count. The one product this guide covers turns up whether you enter « shortmax », « short max » or « shortmax app ». On the legal side, the app’s terms of service fall under Hong Kong law.

Unable to Log In to ShortMax?

Most of the time, shortmax login trouble starts when you sign in with a different method than the one you used the first time. According to ShortMax’s terms, you can log in with Facebook, Google or Apple, or with an email address or phone number already linked to your ShortMax account. If you later press a different button, you could land in a separate and empty account, which is why a purchase can look like it has vanished. Whether the app offers a guest mode is unconfirmed, so you shouldn’t rely on one to keep your pass or coins safe. The safest habit is to choose one sign-in method and stick with it on every device. Before you assume your coins are gone, check for that simple mix-up with the steps below.

1. Return to the sign-in button you tapped when you first paid.
2. Go through the other methods one at a time and search for your purchases.
3. Enter the address or number bound to the account when using email or phone login.
4. Upgrade the app and reboot your phone.
5. Reach out to support with your UID and receipt if none of this helps, as described below.

Understanding the ShortMax Subscription

The headline shortmax subscription in the US App Store goes by the name Weekly Pass Pro. As of September 2026 it shows up at about $19.99 a week, with a second tier at about $9.99 a week, while one-time purchases range from about $3.49 to $24.99. Treat those figures as a rough reference, since prices vary by country, platform and promotion. Monthly and yearly plans could not be verified, because the US store lists only weekly passes. Each subscription renews automatically, at the same price as before, 24 hours before it expires, according to the terms. Users get tripped up by that timing, because cancelling on the final day may already be too late. Coins unlock episodes outside the pass, and some App Store reviewers complain that some episodes cost up to 60 coins with little pricing information up front. Confirm the price on the unlock screen each time rather than assuming every episode costs the same.

Charged After the Trial?

An unexpected bill after what looked like a free period is a common complaint in this category. Its « free trial » and « 24 hours free » wording confused users, which ShortMax’s own replies on Google Play acknowledge. As both Apple and Google explain in their help pages, deleting the app does not stop billing. In real life, a weekly pass activated through an offer keeps renewing until you cancel it. The party that actually charged you determines where you cancel and where you ask for money back, so working that out is your first job. A clear timeline makes every later step faster, so gather the evidence first.

1. Look through your inbox for an Apple or Google Play receipt.
2. Cancel and ask for a refund through that store if you find one.
3. Screenshot the merchant name on your card statement if there is none.
4. Follow the steps below to cancel the renewal right away.
5. After that, go through the matching route to request a refund.

Stopping ShortMax on iPhone

Apple handles the billing for passes bought through the App Store, so the cancel control sits in your iPhone settings. While ShortMax’s terms also mention an « About Subscription » option inside the app, Apple’s settings are the most reliable place to end an App Store renewal. Apple makes it plain that deleting the app from your home screen cancels nothing. Because the pass renews 24 hours before it expires, aim to cancel at least a day before the renewal date. For proof of the date, capture the confirmation screen. The whole process takes under a minute.

1. Tap your name at the top once you open Settings.
2. Choose Subscriptions.
3. Pick ShortMax from the list.
4. Hit Cancel and confirm.
5. If you cannot see ShortMax, you might have paid under another Apple ID or on Android.

How to Cancel ShortMax on Android

On an Android phone, a pass bought through Google Play is controlled from the Play Store rather than from ShortMax itself. The Google help page is clear that deleting an app does not cancel its subscription. ShortMax’s terms name an in-app « About Subscription » option, which is another route, yet renewals billed by the store are reliably switched off in Google Play. Make sure that you are in the same Google account that paid, or the subscription might not appear in the list. Take a screenshot once it shows as cancelled, and file it with your receipt. Support is the route to take if you paid anywhere other than Google Play, because that payment will not show there.

1. Go to the Google Play Store.
2. Go to Subscriptions in your account menu.
3. Tap ShortMax.
4. Press Cancel and follow the prompts.

Money Back: What ShortMax’s Terms Say

The line ShortMax’s terms take on refunds is a strict one. ShortMax states that refunds are « not entertained unless the paid product/service is unusable for the reason of ShortMax ». There is little room for a refund just because you forgot to cancel, if you take that literally. Apple’s and Google’s own refund processes, however, also cover store purchases and run separately from the app’s terms. Apple’s Report a Problem page is where you can request a refund for an iPhone purchase, and Apple usually responds within 24 to 48 hours. On Android, Google says that within 48 hours of purchase you might be able to obtain a refund directly from Google Play. Writing to ShortMax customer service is what remains after that window, since Google directs you to the developer. Since no refund is guaranteed, keep your description of what happened brief and attach your receipt.

Contacting ShortMax Customer Service

Email is the main channel to reach ShortMax customer service. ShortMax’s terms of service, published on the official ShortMax website, list the service email you should use. Be careful with addresses posted on question-and-answer sites, since at least one circulating address uses a misspelled domain and could not be verified. Your UID, the account ID that lets staff find you, is what the developer asks users to include in replies to Google Play reviews. The subject line « Cancel Subscription – Urgent » is recommended in the same replies for cancellation problems. You can pursue the Apple or Google refund route at the same time if the charge came through a store and replies are slow. A full first message saves time, so include the items below.

1. Your UID plus the sign-in method you use.
2. The charge’s date, amount and store, plus a screenshot of the receipt.
3. Whether you have cancelled already, plus a screenshot of that screen.
4. One clear request: cancel, refund, restore your coins or fix a login.

Where Each ShortMax Task Gets Done

Tackling a problem in the wrong place accounts for much of the frustration. The app manages your account, coins and viewing, while the stores take care of the money for store purchases. Support by email covers whatever the app and the stores cannot settle on their own. Treat the table below as a quick guide before you start tapping through menus. Menus can change with updates, and as of September 2026, the table follows the terms and store help pages. Cancel first, ask questions second if you are unsure.