What Is Quibi? How To Watch For Free And Other FAQs Answered

On April 6, Quibi, a new mobile-only streaming platform, will make its debut. According to CNET, the new offering "raised $1.75 billion to fund its ultra-expensive short-form videos" prior to its launch. The debut will put them in direct competition with not only traditional services, like Netflix and Hulu, but also newer ones, such as Apple TV+ and Disney+. Here are the answers to a few frequently asked questions about the app if you are considering purchasing a subscription:

What Is Quibi?

Quibi is an app that will stream original content on your smartphone. the service, which focuses on short-form content, was founded by former Disney and DreamWorks chief Jeffrey Katzenberg. According to Vulture, it was also stated that the name Quibi came from "a mash-up of the words “quick” and “bites,” which is "a nod to the fact that episodes of Quibi shows will run roughly seven to ten minutes in length."

Is Quibi an app?

Yes, Quibi is an app that users can utilize on their various devices. It can be found through either the Apple App Store or Google App Store.

How much does Quibi cost?

As stated in a press release, those who are interested have two options when it comes to purchasing the app, as there is a $4.99 a month option that has ads and $7.99 version that does not.

How to watch Quibi for free:

While maintaining a subscription to the service does require paying a monthly fee, anyone who would like to try Quibi can do so for 90 days before fully committing. T-Mobile announced that their customers can also access Quibi for free for a limited time.

Is Quibi on Roku?

The service will not be available on Roku, as it was intentionally designed to be accessed on Android and iOS mobile devices, reports Flixed.

What Content Is On Quibi?

The app will feature three unique types of content: Movies in chapters, unscripted series and documentaries, and daily essentials. Movies in chapters will range between seven and 10 minutes for each segment and feature a variety of celebrities. The shows and documentaries on the app will cover a range of topics, including but not limited to fashion, cars, comedy, and talk. Finally, the daily essentials will deliver "the most up-to-date news, sports updates, weather forecast, and other information via quick five-minute bites."

Quibi is bringing in plenty of big names. "Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner stars in "Survive," a movie in chapters about a plane crash. Kris and Kendall Jenner are producing the parody series "Kirby Jenner." "The Bachelorette" alum Tyler Cameron stars in "Barkitecture," where he builds custom dog houses. "Assassination of Gianni Versace" star Darren Criss leads "Royalties," a scripted comedy about songwriters. "The Hunger Games" star Liam Hemsworth stars in the action movie in chapters, "The Most Dangerous Game," about a man who has to fight for his family to survive.

Other stars include Chrissy Teigen, Chance the Rapper, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Richie, Sasha Velour and Reese Witherspoon as well as many others. They'll star in the 50 titles premiering on the day service debuts.

Quibi will launch on April 6.