We analyzed 66 negative reviews from the top 5 App Usage Counter apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.
Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.
92.4% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"You use it once and it makes you pay to use again."
"After a few days, this app requires you to pay for upgraded access."
78.8% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"It tries to force you to pay a monthly subscription."
"They try and charge you for this app when you can get this for free."
65.2% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"It pretends to be free instead of being up-front about giving you a trial period."
"Not free - Subscription after 2 days."
57.6% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Got to 3 and kicked me out."
"Can only use if you pay."
53% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Charging over $40 for it."
"I’m not going to pay for the simple task of clicking a button."
9.1% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"The reviews have very clearly been botted."
"High star ratings on this app are very sketchy."
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
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