Good but needs improvement.
Pros: the content is pretty nuts. It’s a wide range of shows both new and old and it’s super cheap. Even old shows like American Chopper and Biker Buildoff are on here. Plus you can watch live events like the 24 Heuers de LeMans for the price of an app subscription. Definite plus.
Cons: the mobile app doesn’t allow you to minimise a screen to peruse other shows or episodes. When you finish an episode, or close to it, and leave the episode doesn’t reset in case you wish to watch it again. You can’t add shows to a watch list or add favourite episodes to a personal playlist. And the Xbox app is pure trash, which is unfortunate, and a lot of the mobile app shows don’t play on Xbox live or past the show (like the 24hr LeMans race).
Doing well. Needs more work.
Cons: the mobile app doesn’t allow you to minimise a screen to peruse other shows or episodes. When you finish an episode, or close to it, and leave the episode doesn’t reset in case you wish to watch it again. You can’t add shows to a watch list or add favourite episodes to a personal playlist. And the Xbox app is pure trash, which is unfortunate, and a lot of the mobile app shows don’t play on Xbox live or past the show (like the 24hr LeMans race).
Doing well. Needs more work.
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Response from developer
Hi! Thank you for your positive review! We are always striving to improve the app and experience for our customers so you can continue to enjoy the shows you love. Your feedback will be passed along to our development team.
User Needs...
I love the content, do not get me wrong. But I use the app on my phone, and the recent update just eliminated my chance of streaming it to a device. That was qualm #3.
Moving in reverse order, #2 is that there is no way to set up a “playlist” or even play the next episode of the series (if available).
#1 is that all episodes are in reverse order. That is good to promote the most recent episode, but if that series is interesting, I would want to start at the beginning. Instead, now you have to work you way backwards as if you are in a time machine that magically ages the hosts in reverse.
Please don’t think that I am just being over the top for no reason, but I have been a full MotorTrend on Demand subscriber for close to a year. These are my biggest issues since I started. The content is above approach, but the app lacks that sense.
Moving in reverse order, #2 is that there is no way to set up a “playlist” or even play the next episode of the series (if available).
#1 is that all episodes are in reverse order. That is good to promote the most recent episode, but if that series is interesting, I would want to start at the beginning. Instead, now you have to work you way backwards as if you are in a time machine that magically ages the hosts in reverse.
Please don’t think that I am just being over the top for no reason, but I have been a full MotorTrend on Demand subscriber for close to a year. These are my biggest issues since I started. The content is above approach, but the app lacks that sense.
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Response from developer
Hi. Thanks for your feedback. The iOS app has the ability to change the play order of the episodes. The icon for this is located below the Season category in all of the show pages. For the casting issue, please make sure you are on the latest version of the app and phone OS. Also, please make sure your on the same wifi for both the phone and casting device. If you are still experiencing issues, please reach out to us at help@motortrend.com so we can further assist you.
Needs offline download and watching
I love MT and all the original content. I used to watch Ignition and Head to Head regularly in YT when I workout or when I have long flights. I actually subscribed and still continue to pay because I love the content and want to support MT.
All that being said it’s been over a year since I’ve watched content because I still watch YT on offline mode in my use needs, but the app doesn’t support it.
Despite loving the content, I’m actually considering ending my subscription because I haven’t watched in more than a year and it doesn’t seem like offline watching is on its way anytime soon.
All that being said it’s been over a year since I’ve watched content because I still watch YT on offline mode in my use needs, but the app doesn’t support it.
Despite loving the content, I’m actually considering ending my subscription because I haven’t watched in more than a year and it doesn’t seem like offline watching is on its way anytime soon.
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Must have for a car guy
“Don’t make it perfect, make it work”. Has motivated me to get my 75 scout back on the road and the trail. I have seen everything episodes of roadkill and RK garage (glad finnigan is back in more he has the best stories in the daily’s) hot rod, And DeD. I used to check Back at watch new material but now with all
The additional, wheeler dealer, overhaul, ect there is something almost every day (excited for Top Gear) To Bring me back. Only recommendation from me not that it matters to anyone but me flip the archives from newest to oldest, have to scroll all the way Down to see if I missed one in the last month or so.
The additional, wheeler dealer, overhaul, ect there is something almost every day (excited for Top Gear) To Bring me back. Only recommendation from me not that it matters to anyone but me flip the archives from newest to oldest, have to scroll all the way Down to see if I missed one in the last month or so.
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Great content
Lots of great content as expected from motortrend. Only thing is I hate that there is no que or continuous play option it’s kind of annoying when casting to my tv and I have to pick up and get into my phone several times especially when watching the extra episodes that are only a few minutes long. I know, small thing to complain about but that’s the only thing I can complain about because rest of the app is great.
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The shows are amazing, but I can't seem to watch anything for free anymore
MotorTrend is putting out amazing, quality content. Even my engine builder watches every episode of engine masters. If you have the time to watch regularly, then a subscription is no biggie. I don't have time to watch more than a handful of episodes a month, so I just browse occasionally. I hadn't been on the app for a few months and when I came back, almost everything is locked. Some shows don't even have a single free episodes to persuade you to sign up. I know beggars can't be choosers, but I can't even watch anything to see if I'd be interested in it. it use to be "watch 12 weeks ahead of time" when you signed up for a subscription, but even those shows were never free to watch on the app.
Again, the content is incredible. But there's no use in having the app if I can't watch an episode or two.
Maybe the commercials and sponsors of each show - there seem to be plenty - aren't paying to create the content and they need subscribers to stay alive.
Again, the content is incredible. But there's no use in having the app if I can't watch an episode or two.
Maybe the commercials and sponsors of each show - there seem to be plenty - aren't paying to create the content and they need subscribers to stay alive.
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Response from developer
Hi. Thanks for your feedback. We are always working on providing the best experience for our viewers. I will pass along your feedback to our content team.
