We analyzed 596 negative reviews from the top 5 Cocktail Recipes apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.
Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.
52% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Used to truly be free.... Now it demands a credit card and a subscription."
"Subscription nonsense — A monthly subscription model is absolutely nonsense."
47% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Crashes every time I try to use it."
"Keeps crashing — Go to search for drinks and the app keeps crashing."
38% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Lots of incorrect recipes — Mai Tai, Marg, Aviation, all have incorrect specs."
"Wrong ingredients — Moscow mule, and it said vodka, lime juice, and gingerALE."
41% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Too. Many. Ads."
"Full-screen ad that tries to make you pay — There is now a full-screen ad that does not seem to be dismissible."
35% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Lacks liquors, hides recipes behind paywall."
"My bar is bigger than the list of possible ingredients."
28% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Tricks the user — Immediately tricked me into making an in-app purchase."
"Stay away — The app has tricked users into paying for a premium service."
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
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