Dropout vs TrailOff
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dropout
Access exclusive, uncensored, and ad-free original comedy series and content. Enjoy weekly releases and a vast library of shows from popular talent. Support independent comedy with a subscription.
- Original comedy series
- Exclusive content
- Ad-free viewing
- Uncensored content
- Weekly new episodes
- Extensive video library
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WHAT’S ON IT? -New original series like Dimension 20, Game Changer, Um Actually, Breaking News, What the F 101, Ultramechatron Team Go, Bad Internet, and more. -Exclusive content you won't find anywhere else - all uncensored and ad-free - with talent like Brennan Lee Mulligan, Sam Reich, Zac Oyama, Emily Axford, Ally Beardsley, Lou Wilson, Aabria Iyengar, Erika Ishii, and more. -Weekly releases of new episodes, including Dimension 20, Adventuring Party, Game Changer, and more. -The definitive way to browse our extensive library of the CH video content you know and love. -The knowledge that you are supporting an independent comedy channel for the cost of one sorta okay sandwich per month. But hey, big blocks of text are pretty boring. Instead, how about just trying DROPOUT for a week totally free? Download the app and sign up for a trial of 3 free-as-heck days to watch everything your eyes can handle. Cancel anytime in the 3 day trial and never be charged! Don’t like it? I mean, we’re deeply hurt, but we understand. Cancel your membership, throw your phone in a lake, however you cope with disappointment. DO like it? Just kick back and keep watching, and your first month will automatically begin at the end of the free trial. Annual plans are also available at a discount, if you’re a money whiz. So go ahead and give it a try! This text isn’t gonna get any more interesting. I mean, I think we’ve pretty much covered all the good stuff. Still here? Um, ok. How’s everything? Good? Cool, cool. What are you looking for? The app description is over. For real. We’re not gonna say any more stuff. Check out the free trial. It’s way better than hanging out in the App Store this long. Wow, you’re dedicated. Do you just love app descriptions? Weird. OK, we’re gonna go. Bye. To access all features and content you can subscribe to DROPOUT By CollegeHumor on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your Apple Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.dropout.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.dropout.tv/privacy
TrailOff
Experience immersive audio stories that sync with your real-world movements on a trail. Step into the shoes of characters in augmented reality adventures, mysteries, and dramas. This free app transforms ordinary walks into extraordinary narrative experiences.
- Augmented reality audio stories
- Location-synced narratives
- Site-specific storytelling
- Interactive walking adventures
- 360° immersive soundscapes
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"TrailOff is an audio storytelling app that puts YOU in the center of the drama! Get out onto a trail and let a 360° world swirl around you. Literally step into the shoes of characters as they run from monsters, uncover clues to mysteries or adventure into unknown secrets from the past. TrailOff uses your phone’s technology to transport you into an augmented reality world that syncs to your movements as you walk a trail. Each story is uniquely crafted for its site, written by incredible local authors who will explode the way you think about taking a walk outside. This is NOT your grandma’s nature trail! Created by Swim Pony and the PA Environmental Council, this FREE project aims to diversify the stories we imagine when we think about the environment."
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dropout at 99% against TrailOff's 50%. Dropout also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (77K vs 13). TrailOff's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Dropout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. TrailOff asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dropout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropout has 77K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of Dropout's written reviews are positive against 50% of TrailOff's.
Dropout ships an update every 2 months, TrailOff every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dropout | TrailOff |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (77K ratings) — better | 4.4 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 99.3% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 77K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #55 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Connected Ventures, LLC. | SWIM PONY LLC |
Customer experience
Dropout
TrailOff
Bugs and requests
Dropout
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent playback when switching devices
- Closed captions not always accurate
Requested features
4 requests- Add user profiles/accounts for shared subscriptions
- Improve search and content discovery
- Enhance resume/continue watching features
- Implement auto-play for next episode
TrailOff
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dropout
- Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year
TrailOff
No in-app purchases









