We analyzed 1,102 negative reviews from the top 5 Fishing apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.
Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.
45% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Everything is locked behind a paywall."
"App is absolutely useless unless you pay the $80."
38% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Marks dry creek beds as spots."
"The map feature just shows a black screen."
30% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"I tried notifying Support no response."
"Complete SCAM- DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS BS APP!!!!!"
25% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"They said 7 day free trial no payment the min you hit submit they charge you 14.99."
"Free Subscription gives no warning."
22% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Too busy, can’t find a stream on an app that displays every single drop of water in the state."
"App is not user friendly and definitely not like the ad shows."
20% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Forecast is wildly inaccurate."
"The fishing times are inaccurate."
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
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