Differences between Marvel Unlimited and the new Marvel Comics by Webtoon App
I was at New York Comic Con today and was able to check out the new app. Here's the tl;dr: Greater restrictions on account sharing + offline downloads overshadow some new quality-of-life features.
THE SAME: Overall, most things looked and navigated the same way (e.g., controls, smart panel, buttons). If you are used to Marvel Unlimited, it will mostly feel like a refresh rather than a totally different app.
THE GOOD: The app was much speedier and things were optimized (e.g., slicker buttons). The coolest navigation change was being able to swipe through older and newer issues faster. I often flip back issues to jog my memory, and it will be easier now with the new app.
The new app also has more Netflix-style reading recommendations (1, 2). I didn't see any space for user-created reading guides yet, however.
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And finally, I could see what issues were releasing soon, and when.
THE BAD: Like Netflix and other video streaming services, Marvel will be cracking down on shared accounts. Each account can now only be registered to 4 devices at a time.
Downloads are also restricted. Downloads are now only stored for up to 1 month at a time, compared to the indefinite period you could store them on Marvel Unlimited.
