Quibi

Supports few platforms ; Quick-bite style does not work for all genres ; Despite paid model, there are still ads in cheapest plan ; Does not support account profiles or simultaneous streams

Innovative ability to switch between landscape and portrait points of view ; Quality entertainment presented in fun 10-minute segments ; Cliffhanger endings in the dramatic content keep you wanting more

Formatted for smartphones only—videos don’t expand to fill a tablet screen ; You can’t watch on a smart TV or with a video-streaming box or casting device (e.g., AirPlay or Chromecast) ; Each subscription allows just one stream at a time

Once your 90-day free trial expires, the ad-supported version of Quibi will cost $4.99 per month (ads run 5- to 10 seconds each). You’ll pay $7.99 per month for the ad-free experience. There is no discount offered for annual subscriptions on either...

App is well built ; Turnstyle video trick is novel and cool ; Affordable price

Mobile-only is limiting ; Unable to get a big hit

Quibi, as it stands, is not going to be worth the $5 per month minimum to most. In this economy, every service needs to be worth its asking price, and Quibi may need its own Mandalorian-level hit to get the public's attention. It's hard to take off...