A few flaws at launch, but not bad – Funimation Review

(Updated on 5/29/2016) This app is actually pretty well done for a first release… Kudos to Funimation! On a mobile device, it's a much more pleasant experience than watching videos on Funimation's website. Of course, being a first release, it's not without its share of issues. First thing I noticed was… The intro video doesn't work at all on iPads. Not exactly a good first impression, but I'll carry on. The text seems oversized in some areas, though this appears to be the UI style. When you bring up the main menu, the menu items dwarf the "FunimationNow" logo in the center of the navigation bar. It would also be nice if you could change the genres listed on the main page; fan service isn't everyone's cup of tea, after all. Playback is a bit odd compared to other video apps. For whatever reason, audio is muted if your device has the mute switch on— a bit strange given that other video apps do not do this. Playback controls do not include a volume slider, though you can always use the volume buttons on your device. The playback controls are a little small (on an iPad), and can take a bit of time to fade away— you should be able to tap on the screen to make it disappear. Video quality cannot be adjusted, so you may end up hitting your cellular plan's data cap quickly. (There is an option to stream only from Wi-Fi, however, but being able to stream 480p on a cellular network would be nice.) One thing to note: currently, the FunimationNow app does not appear to allow free users; you must have a paid subscription. It would be nice to see a free (but limited) tier available for the app. At the moment, they are offering a free 30-day trial though. Initially, I gave this app four stars since it wasn't perfect but looked promising. However, it appears that FUNimation actually intends to maintain the app, so I have downgraded my rating.
Review by Dialexio on Funimation.