So I gave it 5 stars so it would pop up here, but in reality this is the worst game ever. First of all, there is no boomerang button. It’s only the speed. Second, it’s glitched out to. When I save it to my photos it’s not there. So idk if this is a glitch or my iPad. But my iPad is not old at all. Last, you have to pay for the boomerang and it doesn’t even work! Your just wasting your money. Thank you for reading. Developers pls fix this.
Developer Response
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry to hear about the issues on your iPad. The app works perfectly on iPhone, so we recommend giving it a try there. We’re also working on fixes for iPad glitches. We appreciate your patience and are here to help if you need any further assistance: Support@boomerangmaker.comI chose the 3 day trial because I only have 1 gif to make, but I won’t hesitate to subscribe if I need another gif at some point, just because the app is so great. The subscription is 3.99 per week, which is definitely worth it if you post a lot on insta or pinterest. Details: The app is pretty streamlined. When you open it you’re immediately choosing a video to edit, no menus to find your way through or anything, just right to the point. The app doesn’t store previous edits, they’re saved directly to your phone, so there’s absolutely no clutter when choosing your next edit. You can only choose VIDEOS from your camera roll (not gifs). Or you can take a video in the app with your camera. Pretty simple overall so you can get right into editing. After choosing your file, the next screen lets you trim the video. You can’t cut parts out of the middle, but you can choose where it starts and ends so you have precise control over what plays in the final gif/video. On the 3rd and final editing screen, you get a few nice options. You can choose for it to play forward, in reverse, or both (boomerang/bounce). You can also choose the precise speed, from very slo mo to very fast. Lastly you can choose how many times it repeats before the file technically restarts (useful if you’re saving it as a video). Those 3 editing screens go by pretty fast, and they work smoothly! The last screen is where you save and/or share it. You can save/share as a gif or video. It’s worth noting that you get to see your changes made in real-time through the whole process, which is super helpful. Overall it’s a good balance between simplistic and precise, so you can create something quickly while also making sure you get exactly what you want. I only made one boomerang gif, so I can’t tell you if there are any bugs. I didn’t experience any, and tbh I’d be surprised if there are bugs because the app is pretty simple (in a good way). DEVS!!! A few things it could use to improve: 1) A small indicator somewhere on the screen, saying what the final video/gif length will be if it’s saved with the current settings. Nothing fancy, just a tiny “00:00” somewhere that updates in real time. This app is perfect for creators, and often times the video length matters. The speed editing can change the file length a lot, so people would definitely benefit from the indicator. This is the only recommendation I’ll make for a UI addition because you have kept it really simple which is good. 2) Ability to choose export file type. This is a bit more technical but I don’t think the app will feel any less streamlined if you add it. File type is super important for uploading certain things like profile pictures, which I guarantee is one of the main things your app is downloaded for. 3) Let us edit gifs from the camera roll! Even if only to quickly re-edit a gif we just made with your app, but also just editing any gif. This definitely feels like a part of the app that’s missing. Besides those three things, I highly recommend that you keep the app as simple and straightforward as it currently is! In the future I’ll probably just pay the $4 for a subscription even if I only need to make one gif. But ONLY because of how straightforward the app is. No unnecessary bells and whistles, simple and responsive UI, getting straight to the point on the opening screen, etc. Keep it simple! Thanks devs :)
Developer Response
Hello Sledgend,
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed using our app and found it so user-friendly. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we're grateful for your suggestions. We'll definitely consider adding a video/gif length indicator, export file type options, and the ability to edit gifs from the camera roll in future updates. Your support and recommendation mean a lot to us.
Thanks again for your kind words and for choosing our app! you made our day :)
Boomerang Maker Team