I was trying to make a boomerang as soon as I got the app and didn’t like how it turned out the first time, after trying to make a second attempt it already was asking for money. if I’m only going to be using this app for this once it’s stupid to be paying.
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 TeamI use for Instagram stories. I wish the output frame rate was smoother on the highest setting when choosing a time that is not exact multiple of the original clip.
Developer Response
Hi Joe,
We're glad to hear that you're happy with our app and using it for your Instagram stories! We also want to thank you for sharing your valuable feedback, which helps us improve the app and cater to our users' needs.I read one of the reviews that said if you don’t pay you can’t save a boomerang and it’s true you have to pay even when you don’t use any premium features just to save a simple video. This app is trash. I wish it were better🤦🏻♀️
Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback. We understand your concerns and want to let you know that our app offers a free trial period to explore its features before committing to a subscription. Additionally, we provide one free saving with our features to help you test the app before making a decision. We hope you'll consider giving it another try and see the value it offers. If you have any further questions or feedback, please feel free to reach out to us at support@boomerangmaker.com. Thank you!What is the point of downloading this “free” app when you have to pay to save your videos? Wasted my time trying to make a video only to realize that it won’t let you get past the “boomerang pro” payment option.
Developer Response
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate your feedback and understand your concerns. Our app provides a free trial period for users to explore its features before deciding on a subscription. Additionally, we offer one complimentary saving with our features to assist you in testing the app further. We hope you'll reconsider and give our app another chance to showcase its value to you. If you have any further questions or feedback, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@boomerangmaker.com. Thank you!I downloaded the app and they automatically subscribed me to their plan. I suspended it; however, they’ve been charging me $3.99 every 7 days for the last months. I haven’t opened the app, nor use their service. When I realized they were still charging me, I suspended the subscription again, yet they are still taking money from my bank account. I’m absolutely upset and I feel robbed. App Store shouldn’t allow apps like this one
Developer Response
Hi Caroline,
Sorry to hear you have had such bad experience with the app! However, please let me clarify few things:
1-There is no such automatic subscription! it is up to the user to subscribe or not. If you choose the subscription with free trial, then after the 3 days free trial you will be subscribed and charged accordingly.
2-To manage your subscription and cancel anytime, please follow these steps, it is all managed from your device:
a-Open the App Store on your iPhone.
b-Tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
c-Scroll down and tap on "Subscriptions".
d-Select the subscription you want to manage.
e-Tap on "Cancel Subscription" and follow the on-screen instructions.
I hope it helps, if not please dont hesitate to contact us at : support@boomerangmaker.com
It never worked, paid for it and it seems stuck or just doesn’t work at all. I clicked the video, picture button and nothing.
Developer Response
Hello,
We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. Could you please provide more details about the problem you encountered? If the issue persists, we encourage you to contact our support team at:
'' Support@boomerangmaker.com '' for further investigation. Your satisfaction is important to us.The app allowed me to save one video, then will not let you save any other videos until you pay for the subscription. What a bummer.
Developer Response
Hello,
Thank you for trying out our app and for sharing your feedback with us. We offer a free trial period for users to explore the app's features before deciding on a subscription. After the trial period, a subscription is required to access all the features. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at : Support@boomerangmaker.com
Can’t even get into the app without a mandatory 4$/mo subscription. Blatant ripoff for how simple a feature “boomeranging” videos is. Likely to be an Apple native feature within a few years
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