DramaBox Clone | White Label Vertical Short Drama App
Launch your own vertical short-drama streaming platform with our readymade DramaBox clone app — white label, demo-ready, and fully customizable. Get source code, admin panel, Android + iOS apps, and AI-powered episode unlocks.
Production-grade tech, ready to scale
Clean, well-documented code in technologies trusted by enterprises.
Look, if you're reading this, you've already seen the numbers. DramaBox and ReelShort are pulling in 100M+ monthly users and millions in daily revenue from 90-second vertical episodes. Founders keep asking us the same question — "Can we launch a DramaBox clone app without burning a year and $200K on custom dev?" Short answer: yes. We've already built it. It's running. You can see the live demo today.
At Make An App Like, we've already developed this exact platform — a white label, readymade vertical short drama app with episode unlocks, daily streaks, coin wallets, TikTok-style scroll, and a full creator admin panel. First review our live demo, then decide. Contact us for free demo access and we'll walk you through every screen.
See the Live Demo Before You Invest
Our team will show you the working DramaBox clone in 20 minutes.
Request Free DemoWhy DramaBox Clone Apps Are Exploding Right Now
Vertical short drama is the fastest-growing entertainment category on mobile. According to Reuters coverage of the streaming wars, micro-drama apps generated over $1.2 billion in global consumer spend in 2024 and are projected to cross $3B by 2027. Bloomberg recently reported that ReelShort alone hit #1 on the US App Store entertainment chart multiple times last year.
Here's the thing — this isn't TikTok. Users pay. They pay coins to unlock episodes, they buy VIP subscriptions, they auto-renew weekly. The monetization is brutal in a good way.
"A well-positioned DramaBox-style app can hit $50K-$200K monthly revenue within 6-9 months if the content library and ad funnel are right."
Quick Market Snapshot
- 100M+ MAUs across DramaBox, ReelShort, GoodShort, ShortMax
- Average user spends $8-$25 per month on coin top-ups
- Top apps generate $5M-$8M per day in IAP revenue
- Massive demand in US, Southeast Asia, LATAM, MENA, and India
- Low original content cost — 60-90 episode dramas shot in 7-10 days
What You Actually Get With Our DramaBox Clone
We don't sell a template. You get a complete, demo-ready platform that's been tested across multiple deployments. Here's the full stack of what lands in your hands:
| Deliverable | Included |
|---|---|
| Android User App (Kotlin + Flutter) | ✅ Full source code |
| iOS User App (Swift + Flutter) | ✅ Full source code |
| Admin Panel (React + Next.js) | ✅ Full source code |
| Creator / Studio Dashboard | ✅ Included |
| Backend API (Node.js + Laravel option) | ✅ Included |
| Video CDN integration | ✅ AWS CloudFront / BunnyCDN |
| Payment gateways | ✅ Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, IAP |
| Deployment + server setup | ✅ Free |
| Documentation + training | ✅ Included |
| 3 months free support | ✅ Included |
Complete Feature Breakdown
This is where most clone vendors get lazy. We didn't. Every panel has been built like a production-grade product, not a demo shell.
User App Features
- TikTok-style vertical scroll player — buttery smooth, pre-cached next episode
- Episode unlock system — coins, ads, VIP, or daily free unlock
- Daily check-in streaks — gamified coin rewards (huge retention driver)
- Watchlist + continue watching
- AI-powered recommendations based on watch time and genre
- Multi-language subtitles auto-generated via AI
- Push notifications for new episodes, refill bonuses, abandoned carts
- Social login — Google, Apple, Facebook, phone OTP
- In-app wallet with coin top-up history
- Referral program — invite friends, earn coins
- VIP subscription — weekly, monthly, yearly tiers
Admin Panel Features
- Drama series + episode upload (drag-drop, bulk import)
- Coin pricing rules per episode, per region
- Subscription plan management
- Revenue analytics — real-time IAP, ads, VIP breakdown
- User management with ban / refund / coin gift tools
- Content moderation queue
- Push notification campaigns with segmentation
- Multi-currency + multi-language admin
- Role-based access (admin, editor, finance, support)
- SEO controls for web catalog pages
Creator / Studio Dashboard
If you plan to license content from independent studios (which is exactly how DramaBox scales fast), this panel lets each studio upload, track views, and see revenue share. Commission rules are fully configurable.
AI Features Built In
- AI subtitle translation (40+ languages)
- AI thumbnail generation per episode
- AI-driven episode hook detection for ad creatives
- Smart recommendation engine
- Churn prediction model for retention campaigns
Want to See These Features Live?
Explore the real-time admin dashboard and with our product team.
Request Demo Access TodayTech Stack — Built to Scale to Millions
We've stress-tested this architecture at 500K concurrent streams. Here's what's under the hood and why we chose each piece:
| Layer | Technology | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | Flutter + native bridges | One codebase, native video performance |
| Frontend Web | Next.js + React | SEO-friendly, fast catalog pages |
| Backend | Node.js (NestJS) + Laravel option | Real-time, scalable, well-documented |
| Database | PostgreSQL + MongoDB | Transactions + flexible content schema |
| Cache | Redis | Session, leaderboard, coin balance |
| Video | AWS S3 + CloudFront / BunnyCDN | Low-latency global delivery |
| Payments | Stripe, Apple IAP, Google Billing | Compliant with store rules |
| Notifications | Firebase + Twilio | Push + SMS |
| Infra | AWS / GCP, Docker, Kubernetes | Auto-scaling, multi-region |
| AI | OpenAI + Whisper + custom models | Subtitles, recommendations |
Need something different? We swap stacks all the time. Want pure Laravel + MySQL for cheaper hosting? Done. Want React Native instead of Flutter? Done.
Need Custom Integrations?
Get a custom development plan tailored to your launch markets.
Talk With Our Technical TeamCustomization — It's Truly White Label
You're not buying our brand. You're buying a platform that becomes your brand. Everything is fully customizable as per your business requirements:
- Logo, colors, typography, splash screens
- App name and store listings
- Custom episode unlock economics (coins, ads, hybrid)
- Region-specific pricing and currency
- Language localization (we've shipped in 18+ languages)
- Custom payment gateways for LATAM, MENA, Africa
- Integration with your existing CRM / analytics
- UI/UX changes — we can match any reference you send
How the App Makes Money
This is where the DramaBox model shines. Multiple stacked revenue streams from day one:
| Revenue Source | Typical Share |
|---|---|
| Coin top-ups (episode unlocks) | 55-65% |
| VIP subscriptions | 20-25% |
| Rewarded ads (AdMob, Unity) | 8-12% |
| Brand partnerships / sponsored dramas | 3-5% |
| Affiliate / referral revenue | 2-3% |
"The smartest founders we work with run paid Meta ads to free episodes 1-3, then monetize episodes 4-90 through coins and VIP. ROAS of 1.6-2.4x is achievable in week one."
Pricing Breakdown
Honest pricing. No hidden fees. No "oh that's an extra module" mid-project.
| Plan | Price (USD) | Timeline | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $4,500 - $6,500 | 7-14 days | MVP launch, single region, core features |
| Advanced | $8,000 - $12,000 | 20-30 days | Multi-language, AI features, full branding |
| Enterprise | $14,000 - $18,000 | 30-45 days | Multi-region, custom AI, studio onboarding, SLA |
All plans include source code, deployment, documentation, and 3 months of free support. Hosting runs you roughly $200-$2,000/month depending on user volume — we'll help you size it.
White Label vs Custom Development
| Factor | Custom Build | Our Clone |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline | 8-12 months | 7-30 days |
| Cost | $120K-$300K | $4.5K-$18K |
| Risk | High | Low (already tested) |
| Team needed | 8-12 people | 0 — we handle it |
Start With Demo Before Purchase
For your scope · Launch in 7-30 days with full IP transfer.
Get exact cost estimationWhy Founders Pick Make An App Like
- 300+ clone apps already shipped across marketplaces, AI, SaaS, fintech
- Demo-ready platforms you can review before paying
- Full source code ownership — no recurring license fees
- SEO-friendly web architecture out of the box
- AI integration expertise (we ship AI features weekly)
- Startup-focused consultation — we help you with go-to-market, not just code
- Dedicated support team during and after launch
Want to see what else we've built? Check out our ReelShort clone app, our Netflix-style OTT platform, and our TikTok clone app — all live, all demo-ready.
SEO + AI-Search Advantages
Your app needs a web presence too. Our DramaBox clone ships with a Next.js web catalog that's structured for Google indexing, schema-marked for rich snippets, and optimized for AI search engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity. Fast loading, mobile-first, and built so episode pages rank for long-tail drama titles.
Ready to Launch Your Vertical Drama Startup?
Get the complete white label solution. who've shipped 300+ platforms. Build your own vertical drama marketplace — and do it this month, not next year.
Talk to clone app expertsDon't Spend a Year Building What's Already Built
Look, the DramaBox window is open right now. ReelShort, GoodShort, ShortMax — they're all printing money because they got in early. You can either spend 8-12 months and $200K building from scratch, or you can launch in days with our demo-ready white label solution.
Request your free demo today. Our team will walk you through the live admin panel, show you the user app on a real device, and help you customize the platform as per your business model. No pressure, no hard sell — just a real product, a real conversation, and a real path to launch.
Feature Highlights
TikTok-style vertical scroll player
User App Features · buttery smooth, pre-cached next episode
Episode unlock system
User App Features · coins, ads, VIP, or daily free unlock
Daily check-in streaks
User App Features · gamified coin rewards (huge retention driver)
Watchlist + continue watching
User App Features ·
AI-powered recommendations
User App Features · based on watch time and genre
Multi-language subtitles
User App Features · auto-generated via AI
Push notifications
User App Features · for new episodes, refill bonuses, abandoned carts
Social login
User App Features · Google, Apple, Facebook, phone OTP
In-app wallet
User App Features · with coin top-up history
Referral program
User App Features · invite friends, earn coins
VIP subscription
User App Features · weekly, monthly, yearly tiers
Drama series + episode upload (drag-drop, bulk import)
Admin Panel Features · Drama series + episode upload (drag-drop, bulk import)
Coin pricing rules per episode, per region
Admin Panel Features · Coin pricing rules per episode, per region
Subscription plan management
Admin Panel Features · Subscription plan management
Revenue analytics
Admin Panel Features · real-time IAP, ads, VIP breakdown
User management with ban / refund / coin gift tools
Admin Panel Features · User management with ban / refund / coin gift tools
Content moderation queue
Admin Panel Features · Content moderation queue
Push notification campaigns with segmentation
Admin Panel Features · Push notification campaigns with segmentation
Multi-currency + multi-language admin
Admin Panel Features · Multi-currency + multi-language admin
Role-based access (admin, editor, finance, support)
Admin Panel Features · Role-based access (admin, editor, finance, support)
SEO controls for web catalog pages
Admin Panel Features · SEO controls for web catalog pages
Creator / Studio Dashboard
If you plan to license content from independent studios (which is exactly how DramaBox scales fast), this panel lets each studio upload, track views, and see revenue share. Commission rules are fully configurable.
AI subtitle translation (40+ languages)
AI Features Built In · AI subtitle translation (40+ languages)
AI thumbnail generation per episode
AI Features Built In · AI thumbnail generation per episode
AI-driven episode hook detection for ad creatives
AI Features Built In · AI-driven episode hook detection for ad creatives
Smart recommendation engine
AI Features Built In · Smart recommendation engine
Churn prediction model for retention campaigns
AI Features Built In · Churn prediction model for retention campaigns
Want to See These Features Live?
Explore the real-time admin dashboard and with our product team.
What's in the package
- Full unencrypted source code — iOS, Android, web, admin, API
- Live demo + walkthrough before purchase
- White-label setup — logo, colors, domain, app icons, splash
- Deployment on your server
- Apps submitted to App Store + Play Store under your brand
- 6 months of free updates, bug fixes & priority support
- Full technical, API & admin documentation
- Custom integrations on request
- 7-day money-back guarantee
How it works
- 1
Demo call
45-minute walkthrough of admin, user app, and customisation. No pressure.
- 2
Custom quote
You get a tailored 24-hour roadmap with timeline + price for your business model.
- 3
Kickoff
Pay 30% to start. We rebrand the platform with your logo, colors, and domain.
- 4
Deployment
We install on your server, submit iOS + Android apps to the stores under your identity.
- 5
Go live
Walkthrough credentials handed over. You start onboarding sellers / users / customers.
- 6
6 months support
Bug fixes, updates, priority Slack. Most clone shops vanish — we don't.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a DramaBox clone app cost?
Our DramaBox clone app starts at $4,500 for the basic version and goes up to $18,000 for the enterprise version with multi-region support and custom AI features. The advanced plan at $8,000-$12,000 is what most founders pick — it includes full branding, AI subtitles, multi-language, and 3 months of free support. Pricing depends on your customization scope, payment gateways, and target regions. Book a free consultation and we'll give you an exact quote.
How long does it take to launch the DramaBox clone?
Basic deployments go live in 7-14 days. Advanced builds with custom branding and AI features take 20-30 days. Enterprise projects with studio onboarding and multi-region infrastructure usually launch in 30-45 days. Because we've already developed the core platform, you skip the 8-12 month custom build cycle entirely.
Do I get the full source code?
Yes. Every plan includes complete source code for the Android app, iOS app, admin panel, creator dashboard, and backend APIs. You own the IP fully. No recurring license fees, no vendor lock-in. You can host it on your own AWS or GCP account and modify anything you want.
Can I customize the DramaBox clone for my brand?
Absolutely. The platform is fully white label. We change logos, colors, app names, store listings, languages, payment gateways, and even the unlock economics. If you have a Figma file or a reference design, our team will match it pixel for pixel. Customization is included in advanced and enterprise plans.
What payment gateways are supported?
Out of the box: Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, Apple In-App Purchase, and Google Play Billing. We've also integrated regional gateways like Paystack (Africa), MercadoPago (LATAM), PayTabs (MENA), and PhonePe (India). If you need a specific gateway, we'll integrate it as part of the customization.
Is the video player optimized for vertical short dramas?
Yes. The player uses TikTok-style vertical scroll with aggressive pre-caching of the next 2-3 episodes, adaptive bitrate streaming via HLS, and CDN delivery through CloudFront or BunnyCDN. Playback start time averages under 600ms even on 4G networks. It's been tested at 500K concurrent streams.
Can I see a live demo before paying?
Of course. First review our live demo, then decide. Contact us through the form on this page and we'll send you demo credentials for the user app, admin panel, and creator dashboard within a few hours. We strongly recommend testing the platform end-to-end before any payment.
Do you help with content licensing and go-to-market?
Yes. Beyond development, our team consults on content sourcing (we have partner studios in the US, Philippines, and India that license vertical dramas), Meta and TikTok ad strategy, ASO for app store launches, and retention funnel design. Many of our DramaBox clone clients hit profitability within 4-6 months with this combined support.
Launch your DramaBox-style platform this month
Full source code · White-labelled · Deployed on your server · 6 months free support