DROPOUT by CollegeHumor

About DROPOUT by CollegeHumor

I downloaded this app because I kept seeing clips of Dimension 20 on TikTok and my roommate wouldn’t stop quoting “Game Changer” at me during study breaks. For context, I’m a junior at State University and I’m constantly looking for cheap ways to decompress between classes and late-night library sessions. I used my Google Pixel 7 to browse the app and honestly, the comedy here is genuinely funny — like, laugh-out-loud-in-the-dining-hall funny. But here’s the thing: I’m paying for Spotify, Netflix with my family plan, and now this? It feels like another subscription bleeding my bank account dry. The app itself runs smoothly on my Pixel, though it did crash once when I tried to pull up a playlist of their animated series. I’ve only had it for three days so maybe I’m being too harsh, but I already see why people love it — the sketches have that old CollegeHumor energy but it’s smarter and more produced now.

Features & Highlights

The biggest draw is obviously the exclusive shows. I spent my entire Tuesday afternoon binge-watching “Game Changer” and I get why it has such a cult following — the premise is so simple but the host and contestants are hilarious. You also get access to “Dimension 20” which is basically a super high-production D&D show with amazing sets and actors. I liked that I could download episodes to watch offline because my campus WiFi goes in and out near the dorms. There’s no ads which is nice, because I hate interruptions when I’m trying to focus on a punchline. The app also has a “watchlist” feature where you can save shows you want to check out later. One thing I didn’t expect was the community stuff — they have live chats during premieres and Q&As with the cast. I haven’t tried those yet because I’m usually in class when they happen, but it seems cool if you’re a superfan. There’s also a bunch of archived sketches from old CollegeHumor which is a fun throwback. My only complaint is that the search bar isn’t great — I typed “Game Changer” and it showed me random clips instead of the full series list at first.

User Experience

The app is pretty straightforward to navigate. After I signed up with my email, I was immediately dumped into the home screen showing trending shows and new uploads. I like that the thumbnails are big and colorful — it feels like a modern streaming app. The video player works fine, you can adjust quality which matters because I’m always on student WiFi. I did have a weird bug on day two where the audio would go out of sync for like 10 seconds, but closing and reopening the app fixed it. The offline download feature is solid; I downloaded three episodes of “Um Actually” for my bus ride to campus and they played perfectly. One thing that bugs me is that sometimes the app asks me to rate a show I just watched, which feels pushy. Also, there’s no dark mode toggle that I could find — the bright white interface hurts my eyes when I’m trying to watch late at night in my dorm room with lights off.

Pricing

Okay so this is where I get frustrated. It’s like $6 a month or $60 for a year. For a student on a tight budget, that’s the cost of two Chipotle burritos or a week’s worth of coffee from the campus Starbucks. They do offer a free trial for 7 days, which is how I got into it, but after that you’re paying. I wish they had a student discount — like half off or something. I saw some old reddit posts saying they used to have a student price but I couldn’t find it anywhere in the app. It’s not the most expensive streaming service by a long shot, but when you add it to everything else I already pay for, it feels like a luxury I can’t really afford right now. If you’re a big comedy fan or obsessed with Dimension 20, maybe it’s worth it, but as a casual viewer, I’m not sure I’ll keep the subscription after my trial ends.

Updates & Support

I had an issue on the third day where my downloaded episodes wouldn’t play and just showed a loading circle for five minutes. I emailed their support through the “help” section in the app, and I got an automated reply saying they’d get back to me in 24-48 hours. It’s been two days now and nothing. I even checked my spam folder. That’s not great, especially for a paid service. I also noticed that the app hasn’t been updated since July according to the Google Play Store, which makes me worried they’re not actively fixing bugs. The app does have a FAQ page that answered a few basic questions about billing and account settings, but when something actually breaks, you’re stuck waiting.

Security & Privacy

I’m not super paranoid about this stuff, but I did notice the app asks for permission to access your storage if you want to download videos. That makes sense I guess, so I allowed it. They also ask to send you notifications for new episodes, which I turned off because I don’t need another thing buzzing my phone during class. When I signed up, I used a password I don’t reuse for anything important and it seemed fine. They have a privacy policy link at the bottom of the app but I didn’t read it — who does? I will say I don’t love that they probably track my viewing habits for recommendations, but that’s every streaming app these days. No big red flags from what I can tell.