Okay, so here’s how I tackled the whole “should I get iFollow” thing. Started simple: googled reviews while chuggin’ coffee last Tuesday. Saw tons of “WOW IT’S AMAZING” and “TOTAL RIPOFF” takes, so I just signed up for the free trial myself. Figured nobody else’s rant matters ’til I feel it.
Getting Started (The Honeymoon Phase)
First things first: made an account easy peasy. Email, password, done. Uploaded a 10-minute cooking video immediately, cuz why not? Noticed a solid pro right away – the “Smart Editing” button chopped my awkward pauses automatically. Felt like magic when I’m used to trimming every dang second manually in other apps.
- Pro: Automatic editing tools? YES. Saves at least 20 minutes per video.
- Con: Free trial demanded my card upfront. Hate that sneaky stuff.
Digging Into Features (Reality Hits)
Then I tried livestreaming my pottery class last Thursday. Quality? Crisp. Real crisp. Like, “can see my sweaty forehead in 4K” crisp. But then the stupid chat froze twice mid-stream, kicking off three viewers. Ugh. Restarted the stream, lost all momentum. Also checked those fancy analytics – shows me exactly when folks clicked away. Painful but useful!
- Pro: Stream quality’s gorgeous when it works. Analytics actually help fix boring bits.
- Con: Stream stability’s like a shaky chair. Paid $14.99/month for glitches?
Exporting Nightmares (Almost Quit Here)
Friday morning tried exporting the pottery stream highlights. First file corrupted. Second time got a watermark bigger than my cat. Third export took 25 minutes! Emailed support – radio silence ’til Sunday. Ended up screen-recording the edit to post it. Felt like duct-taping a spaceship.
- Pro: Zero learning curve. My tech-phobic neighbor could use this.
- Con: Export issues made me wanna yeet my laptop. Support’s slower than dial-up.
The Final Call (My Wallet Votes)
Cancelled right before trial ended. Why? Exports crippled my workflow. BUT I kinda miss that auto-editor. Decided: if you’re doin’ simple clips & don’t need exports fast – worth it. If you’re serious ’bout streams? Nope. Saved the $15/month for coffee instead. Better ROI.
