We analyzed 12 negative reviews from the top 5 Drone apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.
Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.
33% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"The app requires you to authenticate and create your account by linking your Google account. Linking your Google account is the *only* way to use the"
"Google is a non starter. There's all sorts of third party login systems. Google is the last one I'd ever trust."
25% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Great app! But the temporary flight zones (TFRs) are missing. For example today we have a presidential TFR at LAX within 30 miles radius, but on OpenSky it's not showing, which could lead to really bad consequences."
"Doesn't show wilderness area restriction in an area I'm familiar with that other apps show as restricted. This app says flight is good to go with green checkmark. Flying there could result in fines and criminal penalties."
25% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Maps don't show the allowed flights heights!! No way to tell how high I can fly in a space that requires approval. This is a HUGE missing part and an issue!!!"
"There is no reason not to have the heigh limits in controlled airspace shown in each quadrant on the map."
8% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"I like the layout of the app, but they do not have the mini four pro to select from so I can't use it when I fly the mini four Pro"
8% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"I love the app interface but when you notify a flight it doesn't show up on any other flight planning website. So what's the point?"
8% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"The app only allows flights up to the max altitude zone, but does not allow further coordination with ATC"
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
Users must tap on zones to see allowed flight heights instead of seeing them directly on the map, creating friction and potential safety issues
"You have to tap on the box to see allowed height. Why? This is stupid! Just show"
App requires sign-in to access any functionality, preventing users from evaluating the app before committing
"seems like it could be pretty good, but can't really do anything without signing in"
Users cannot see what they're typing in comment/input fields
"I can't see what I'm typing in this comment section so I'll keep it short."
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