We analyzed 1,036 negative reviews from the top 5 Cycling apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.
Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.
38% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Lame app - you can basically do nothing without the subscription."
"Was charged $5.99 for a 'free' app."
29% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"App doesn’t work any longer after the update."
"The app crashes 50% of the time, losing all my data."
17% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Impossible to cancel free trial."
"Good luck getting out - Unsubscribing and getting a refund is a mess."
15% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Inaccurate GPS - This app is off one mile per 25 miles."
"The app maps me riding through cornfields and people's houses."
12% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Support is non-existent. Got charged $85 and can't get any support."
"Terrible customer service! No response after submitting a ticket."
9% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Too many pop-ups trying to get more money."
"Constantly bombarded with ads for premium."
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
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