App not bad, but unattended service/collection is frustrating
Huge Boomerang fan and have been a subscriber for several years. The app is solid and is about the only TV/movie watching that happens on my iPad. That said, there used to be regular uploads of content… adding new shows, adding more episodes, etc. That hasn’t happened in some time and is felt in categories like Looney Tunes, where a fraction of the catalog is available and shorts have not been added (or even rotated) in several years. Frustratingly, the episodes of New Scooby Doo Movies that finally had their rights issues solved are now available *for free* on Tubi but have not been added to Boomerang despite it being a paid subscription. The WB/Hanna Barbera/Cartoon Network catalog is so vast that it’s starting to leave a sour taste that the subscription content has been so neglected. It’s such a good platform and it’s sad to see it be seemingly ignored.
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Some movies listed won’t play or download
Just signed up for the free trial, had planned on sticking with it on the yearly renewal. Started scrolling through the holiday movies and saw some I hadn’t seen in a while (the town Santa forgot, Christmas in pac-land), click on it using the Apple TV app…nothing happens. Try it on my iPad….nothing happens. Figure try downloading it. It takes me through the steps but nothing happens. Try downloading again and now it says I’ve reached my yearly limit for this video! Now looking in the downloads section there’s a movie in there I never downloaded! I use the actual search function and the videos that won’t play don’t show in the search results….but they’re LISTED in the holiday movie section? I don’t think I’ll be keeping this account. Based on this experience of the bait and switch feeling I get from both the tvOS and iOS apps I’d give them 1 or fewer stars.
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NOT FOR CHROMECAST!!!!
If your like me and came here to watch Scooby-Doo on your Google ChromeCast connected TV, you’ll know how frustrating this app is. I tried downloading the Boomerang app directly on my ChromeCast, but when I play movies it only shows a black screen while the audio is playing. Users all over Reddit are reporting the same issue. So, I figured if I just download the app on my phone and casted it to my TV, all my problems would be solved! WRONG! The Boomerang app doesn’t even allow you to cast to your ChromeCast!! I know my ChromeCast works because I can cast any of my other apps to it and I know that it allows it to cast to other devices because my neighbors Apple TV is on there as an option to cast. To put it shortly, if you own a ChromeCast, don’t even bother with Boomerang. It’s a waste of your time, and thankfully if you get the free trial, it won’t have to be a waste of your money!
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Brings back memories, but still has room to improve
Like the selection of the Looney Toons and other classics, but I still miss the ones with Yosemite Sam, Speedy Gonzales, and Peppie La Pew (if I spelled that right). I’m still under the one week free trial, but I’m enjoying what it has to offer so far. Hopefully when I begin the yearly subscription (which the price is reasonable), I hope to see some more selections in the future. My top picks are: Super Friends, Swat Katz, Transformers (the classic cartoons), the 1940s Superman cartoons, Silverhawks, He-Man, BraveStarr, The Centurions, Thundercats, and many more that I wish to see. These classics were the only reason that I got up early on Saturdays when I was a kid. If it’s possible, the developers have my thanks.
As for the app, the set up is simple an easy to use. My only complaint is that screen (at least for my iPhone 12) won’t rotate. It’s on a set screen position that I have to unclip my belt clip which also acts like a stand and have to rotate the entire iPhone into position. If there is an update to fix this problem, I’ll keep an eye out for it.
Once again, thank you for bringing back my childhood memories. Children these days will never understand the Golden Age of Cartoons.
As for the app, the set up is simple an easy to use. My only complaint is that screen (at least for my iPhone 12) won’t rotate. It’s on a set screen position that I have to unclip my belt clip which also acts like a stand and have to rotate the entire iPhone into position. If there is an update to fix this problem, I’ll keep an eye out for it.
Once again, thank you for bringing back my childhood memories. Children these days will never understand the Golden Age of Cartoons.
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Previous Subscriber Resubscribing But Can’t Watch Anything
I’ve subscribed to Boomerang in the past, and I loved it for being able to watch my old favorite cartoons. I redownload the app today after resubscribing and it crashed every time I opened it. I deleted the app altogether, restarted my phone, and reinstalled the app. Now I am able to log in and select content, but I get a failed message after clicking any video. I’m on an iPhone 12 Pro Max running iOS 16.3. Not what I would expect from a company who just charged my card $45. I expect an expedient resolution, but I am discouraged looking at previous reviews having the same issues going back a couple months.
Fix your app so I can give you the 5 stars you deserve!
Fix your app so I can give you the 5 stars you deserve!
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This app is a hot mess
The user interface is likely designed for children so there is very little to it. That’s fine, but the fact that nothing works as expected is not.
You can watch one episode of a show and the app will show that you’ve watched an entire season.
You can watch Popeye and the auto play will give you whatever it feels like next… Huckleberry Hound, Tom and Jerry, Atom Ant?? These are what played after each episode for me.
The random auto play wouldn’t be as bad of it didn’t progress the next episode of the ACTUAL show you were trying to watch in the first place. So in my example, if I close Atom Ant after 4 minutes, it now shows that I have watched 4 minutes of the next Popeye episode?!
If this truly is a children's app (again based on the absolute bare bones interface and lack of any features whatsoever), how frustrating and confusing it must be for them to use Boomerang.
The content is great. All of the ol Hanna-Barbera, Popeye, Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry… it’s a a solid selection for $5/mo or $50/yr, but the app itself is unbearable. It honestly feels like you’re watching pirated content on some janky website.
If this improves, maybe I’ll give it another chance. For now, half the content is on HBO Max, and there are plenty of other streaming providers that have functional interfaces with way more features.
You can watch one episode of a show and the app will show that you’ve watched an entire season.
You can watch Popeye and the auto play will give you whatever it feels like next… Huckleberry Hound, Tom and Jerry, Atom Ant?? These are what played after each episode for me.
The random auto play wouldn’t be as bad of it didn’t progress the next episode of the ACTUAL show you were trying to watch in the first place. So in my example, if I close Atom Ant after 4 minutes, it now shows that I have watched 4 minutes of the next Popeye episode?!
If this truly is a children's app (again based on the absolute bare bones interface and lack of any features whatsoever), how frustrating and confusing it must be for them to use Boomerang.
The content is great. All of the ol Hanna-Barbera, Popeye, Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry… it’s a a solid selection for $5/mo or $50/yr, but the app itself is unbearable. It honestly feels like you’re watching pirated content on some janky website.
If this improves, maybe I’ll give it another chance. For now, half the content is on HBO Max, and there are plenty of other streaming providers that have functional interfaces with way more features.
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Won’t stop charging me (updated)
Update: Customer service was amazing and fast. Wasn’t an issue on Boomerang’s end. Had to contact Apple for support. Rating changed to reflect that.
This was bought for my son to watch and we canceled the subscription when he no longer wanted to use it but it keeps trying to charge my card. I had to remove all payment methods off my phone and it continues to try and charge me. It’s canceled it shouldn’t be charging me anymore.
This was bought for my son to watch and we canceled the subscription when he no longer wanted to use it but it keeps trying to charge my card. I had to remove all payment methods off my phone and it continues to try and charge me. It’s canceled it shouldn’t be charging me anymore.
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Great selection, with one issue
This app has almost everything boomerang, and that’s great! One issue so far is that the screen will not "flip" meaning if you are used to holding your phone one way it makes you hold it "upside-down" Another thing I noticed is the selection, it has a certain show (which I downloaded the app for in the first place) but not the movie, I guess I’m lucky the show is on here at all because technically they are Cartoon Network productions but I feel slightly missed out, overall my suggestion is maybe make add a request feature? So if something isn’t here that you would like to be here you can request it :)
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Love the app I’ve had it for a year
I love the app and I’ve had it for a year but as bad as I want to give it a 5 star I can’t cause where is these show I’m bout to list. pink panther ,the snorks ,dexters Laboratory, chowder,Hong Kong phooey, the power puff girls ,the old school teen titans, Johnny bravo ,Ed Ed and eddy, samurai jack, fosters home of imaginary friends, cow and chicken, Ben 10, Ben 10 Omniverse, swat cats aaanndd the list could go on my point is if your going to make a boomerang app don’t let other companies contract the shows those are what made my childhood it’s a boomerang app that’s supposed to show old school shows so make it that way bring the good cartoons from then to the app and I’ve been on there a year nearly 2 and they haven’t brought much over to boomerang and 2 years is a long time to do something or add some more old school shows all and all I love boomerang but they got to do better with this app
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You better quit screwing around and hop to it.
I grew up with boomerang as a kid in the early to mid 2000’s and loved watching it. Even though Cartoon Network was still evolving with more shows that came out like Ed, Edd N Eddy, Foster’s Home and Codename: KND just to name a few. I found it awesome that there was an app for it but quickly realized it’s missing A LOT of shows. You guys better quit screwing around and hop to it. Foster’s was one of my many favorites and it’s not even on here!!!! If you want more subscribers and good reviews, make a better app, put all of the so-called “5000” shows you have on here and even if you up the charge for them, I’ll buy a year subscription. Because I miss watching these classic shows and want to do so. It would be an even bigger bonus if we can somehow select Cartoon Network bumpers from whatever year. My personal favorites were the Cartoon Network City bumpers. But you guys got to bring back ALL OF THOSE SHOWS. Wouldn’t hurt to have the Miguzi shows like teen titans or TMNT. If you can work on the shows at the very least I will be a returning subscriber. Please upgrade and revamp your app! I would love to return to it!!!
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Love the content…app is mediocre
I love all the Boomerang content takes me back to Saturday morning cartoons in the 80s and 90s. In terms of the application itself It’s probably my least favorite streaming app (I use a few). I’ve been able to successfully cast it to my tv ONCE since I downloaded this app. Every other time that I’ve tried it results in the app shutting down. I’d love the option to save a series (like a watch list) so I can skim through episodes instead of having to go to a previously watched episode, start it then click on the icon that allows me to search the episode list (if there is an easier way to do I haven’t figured it out). Overall its an average app with a lot of room for improvement with great content.
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Will NOT Delete Watched Episodes from List
I use this solely to watch classic Looney Tunes episodes. I have zero desire to watch anything else. The major problem is that I’ve watched ALL of the episodes but the app WILL NOT REMOVE THEM from the “Watching Now” list. I have to go into the episode, fast forward it to the end, tap “Back” at the minute, precise time, and HOPE that it clears from the list. I’ve done this OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN, but it doesn’t always clear the episode from the list. Often it keeps the same one on and I have to try again. When I think I’ve whittled it down to the actual episode I’m watching, IT ADDS THEM ALL BACK! Very, VERY, INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING. I watch the various playlists and like to go back to the one I’m actually on, but I never know which one it is because it says I’m currently watching 12 episodes from four different shows. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE fix this glitch or add an option to clear your queue/watching now list
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Response from developer
Sorry to hear that you're experiencing an issue. Our customer support team is standing by to help. They'll do everything they can to help resolve the issue. You can reach them through the app or at www.boomerang.com/help. Let them know a little more about the issue and what type of device and OS you're using. They're happy to assist with any of your Boomerang-related needs.
Nothing is coming back to me yet
Let’s start with a positive...The app is well created especially with the video playback so I give props to the dev team for doing their thing on this app. Those employees deserve a raise.
Now let’s get to the issues. I don’t know if they are short on server space but this app deserves more than the 15-20 series they have on here. I really came on here expecting to see cartoons like power puff girls, dexter, animaniacs, samurai jack, or even Johnny bravo from growing up as a late 80s baby or more older cartoons that I remember watching with my grand father growing up. I really paid my money to relive my childhood but it looks like I’ll have to scavenge the internet to continue to do so instead of coming to this app hoping that a lot of it would be compiled on here just like Disney has their old cartoons on their app.
Now let’s get to the issues. I don’t know if they are short on server space but this app deserves more than the 15-20 series they have on here. I really came on here expecting to see cartoons like power puff girls, dexter, animaniacs, samurai jack, or even Johnny bravo from growing up as a late 80s baby or more older cartoons that I remember watching with my grand father growing up. I really paid my money to relive my childhood but it looks like I’ll have to scavenge the internet to continue to do so instead of coming to this app hoping that a lot of it would be compiled on here just like Disney has their old cartoons on their app.
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I love the movies
I genuinely love all the cartoons that are offered. But, I hate the fact that I’m never able to download anything. So when I’m traveling I’m not able to watch anything on my tablet.. I always get the pop up of ( can’t download, you have download the maximum amount allowed for the year 😒 “really”! I haven’t even downloaded it once) it’s so frustrating to me. Boomerang get your app together and fix this problem. I paid for a year and would love to continue to pay every year but when I’m not able to download my favorite shows to take with that is so aggravating and makes me want to just say to heck with this app and only use Disney + ...
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I’d love to rate up but...
I already belong to Netflix. While I enjoy that you have some shows that Netflix doesn’t offer, Netflix asks far less for overall value. They just have more shows to pick from. As I’m already paying for that, to add your premium pack and not get more of the shows, the Hannah Barbara staples like: Super friends, seat Katz, pirates of Dark water, Captain Planet, Top Cat, and the later projects like Ed, Ed, and Eddy, Dexters Lab, Powerpuff Girls, etc...
I’m a huge fan of the likes of Secret Squirrel, underdog, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Beenie and Cecil, and even Ren and Stimpie but Im not sure how you go about getting your licenses. I’m sure bigger names like Marvel and DC 1990 titles are off the table... The new adventures of Johnny Quest? Any of these having easy access to would be wonderful and see me forking over a yearly subscription :3
I’m a huge fan of the likes of Secret Squirrel, underdog, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Beenie and Cecil, and even Ren and Stimpie but Im not sure how you go about getting your licenses. I’m sure bigger names like Marvel and DC 1990 titles are off the table... The new adventures of Johnny Quest? Any of these having easy access to would be wonderful and see me forking over a yearly subscription :3
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Pretty good but...
I am a new subscriber but here is my complaints so far... Where are the shows that’s more than 90s like Dexter‘s Lab Ed Ed Eddy I love how courage is on there and KND and instead of writing them in volumes why do you just write them in seasons it makes more sense to me I also love how the Jetsons and Flintstones and stuff like that and the classic Looney Tunes and Tom and Jerry but where is the 90s shows like cow and chicken stuff like that and why can’t you stream it from Xbox one or your PS4 or your Nintendo switch if you could find a way to fix all the issues and I had the shows that us 90s kids would like I think I would give this a five star rating for sure thank you
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Love It!! :)
This Is A Really Good App For Scooby-Doo Content ALONE In My Opinion! I really loved Scooby-doo as a kid and this Brought A Lot Great Memories with The Scooby-Doo Where Are You, Scooby-doo Get A Clue, A Pup Named Scooby-Doo, And Basically Every Series! It Also Had Scooby-Doo Cyber Chase Which Is The Movie Which I Couldn’t Find Anywhere Except On Xbox Which Costed $5.99 To RENT for 2 DAYS Which Is Insane! But That’s a Another Thing It’s $5 a Month But Think About How Much It Would Cost To Buy Every Single Movie and Show On This App, It Would Probably Be In The $5,000-$10,000 (probably way more) Range Which is 5 YEARS Of Boomerang! Thank You Reading My Review On The Boomerang App! Would 100% Recommend if Your A Cartoon Fan!
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Porky Pig
Some of the Porky Pig episodes that were original in black and white aren’t in black and white. They are the godawful horrible redrawn and Colorized versions. Can you please replace them with the original black and white versions please?
They are the original black and white versions of the following cartoons that I want you to put because the original versions. Are in black and white:
Calling Dr. Porky (black and white version)
It’s an Ill Wind ( black and white version)
Naughty Neighbors black and white version)
Notes to You (black and white version)
Pied Piper Porky (black and white version)
Porky and Daffy (black and white version)
Porky the Wrestler (black and white version)
Porky’s Badtime Story (black and white version)
Porky’s Cafe (black and white version)
Porky’s Five and Ten ( black and white version)
Porky’s Garden ( black and white version)
Porky’s Spring Planting (black and white version )
Rover’s Rival (black and white version)
I hope you fix this. (yes i know HBO Max exists but still)
Sincerely, TomGumball246
They are the original black and white versions of the following cartoons that I want you to put because the original versions. Are in black and white:
Calling Dr. Porky (black and white version)
It’s an Ill Wind ( black and white version)
Naughty Neighbors black and white version)
Notes to You (black and white version)
Pied Piper Porky (black and white version)
Porky and Daffy (black and white version)
Porky the Wrestler (black and white version)
Porky’s Badtime Story (black and white version)
Porky’s Cafe (black and white version)
Porky’s Five and Ten ( black and white version)
Porky’s Garden ( black and white version)
Porky’s Spring Planting (black and white version )
Rover’s Rival (black and white version)
I hope you fix this. (yes i know HBO Max exists but still)
Sincerely, TomGumball246
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Good can be Great!
Really wish that the episodes had release dates on them so that we know which are originals and old and which are new. I have nostalgia for the old ones. I love the opening of the app at the beginning the logo and colors are awesome! No other complaints as I haven’t had the app for long and i’m considering buying a year subscription because i’m so nostalgic for the old toons like original tom and jerry, scooby, garfield, almost all of em. But adding more that they have rights to really should be considered because if they don’t want to make the subscription cheaper then add more material. I like that a lot of the toons I have nostalgia for are all in one place.
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Drastically needs more content, BUUUUT..... ;D
While this app DESPERATELY needs more classic shows added, it is wonderfully priced and works superb!
While I admit that with its limited library I already own pretty much everything on here, there is one wonderful reason I'm subscribing...
...IT HAS "YOGI'S SPACE RACE"!!! I ALWAYS LOVED THIS CARTOON! I was both surprised and delighted to see it on here, as it has yet to be release for purchase on iTunes! I hope this means that it will be soon...
It also contains "The Galaxy Goof Ups", which I DO already own (it went up on iTunes a few years after my request and I immediately bought it, as it was the OTHER reason I loved "Space Race" so much - it used to be featured on that show!).
So I'm also eagerly hoping for...
The CB Bears
Laff-A-Lympics (UPDATE: I just noticed that this app *does* indeed have this one; I'm not sure yet, but they may even have put up all the episodes!)
The Biskitts
The Space Kidettes
Sampson and Goliath
Johnny Quest
The Banana Splits Show
Dynomutt
Loopy De Loop
Peter Potamus
Breezly and Sneezly
Lippy the Lion
Yippie, Yappee, and Yahooee
The Funky Phantom
The list goes on and on... and on, and on, and on...
...PLEASE! I'd be ETERNALLY GRATEFUL!
While I admit that with its limited library I already own pretty much everything on here, there is one wonderful reason I'm subscribing...
...IT HAS "YOGI'S SPACE RACE"!!! I ALWAYS LOVED THIS CARTOON! I was both surprised and delighted to see it on here, as it has yet to be release for purchase on iTunes! I hope this means that it will be soon...
It also contains "The Galaxy Goof Ups", which I DO already own (it went up on iTunes a few years after my request and I immediately bought it, as it was the OTHER reason I loved "Space Race" so much - it used to be featured on that show!).
So I'm also eagerly hoping for...
The CB Bears
Laff-A-Lympics (UPDATE: I just noticed that this app *does* indeed have this one; I'm not sure yet, but they may even have put up all the episodes!)
The Biskitts
The Space Kidettes
Sampson and Goliath
Johnny Quest
The Banana Splits Show
Dynomutt
Loopy De Loop
Peter Potamus
Breezly and Sneezly
Lippy the Lion
Yippie, Yappee, and Yahooee
The Funky Phantom
The list goes on and on... and on, and on, and on...
...PLEASE! I'd be ETERNALLY GRATEFUL!
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Response from developer
Thanks for that feedback. It’s always great to hear from fans about how they’re enjoying the app. These are some awesome show suggestions!! We truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know what you’d like to see on Boomerang.
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