We analyzed 726 negative reviews from the top 5 Flashcard 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.
"This app is a knockoff of the real Anki. Get the real Anki."
"This is NOT the official Anki app, it's a scam."
47% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"App has been down for a week during finals."
"Server always being fixed when I really need it."
38% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"After a while it’ll just fail...and you can’t access the cards."
"The app limits reviews unless you pay $25 a year."
34% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Lost all my decks after an update."
"The app deleted my cards during maintenance."
31% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"App is filled with bugs and crashes often."
"Very glitchy, freezes when I try to rate answers."
25% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Too many ads, can't focus on studying."
"Constant pop-ups asking for reviews."
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
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