We analyzed 610 negative reviews from the top 5 Forum apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.
Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.
62% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Way too many pop-ups, I had like 6 in the first minute asking to upgrade."
"Ads open without clicking on them, forcing me out of the app."
47% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"App freezes and crashes all the time, making it unusable."
"Crashes more often than a 737."
28% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Harassment and cyber bullying is promoted on this app."
"Moderation is beyond bad, perpetuates hate."
21% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Won’t allow me to register so I can access the forum."
"Can’t log in, keeps saying my email is already in use."
18% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Battery hog, drains my iPad battery while running in the background."
"App causes my iPhone to overheat and slow down."
15% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Contacted support numerous times with no response."
"They won’t fix this broken app!"
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
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