We analyzed 21 negative reviews from the top 5 Headache Chart apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.
Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.
24% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Apps not free, you get the Pay wall after downloading"
"You have to pay an absurd amount per month, and there is no other way around"
19% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"If you have more than a few default symptoms and take more than an OTC medication, then this ap"
"Seems like this would be helpful for anyone with new or mild headache disorders. With chronic daily headache I need something more detailed"
10% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"I wish this worked better because it's so helpful to log my headaches but any time I make an edit it crashes and doesn't record the updates. Disappointing."
10% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"I love the interface of this app, but it only allows to input headaches lasting 5 days! I'm trying to help my husband track and he's on day 11!"
"This app doesn't take into account longer headache periods such as with hemicrania continua"
14% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Could be easier to navigate and chart my symptoms"
"I find it really confusing to record headaches. I don't think this is the app for me"
10% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"The medication's are not ones I recognized. I find it really confusing to record headaches"
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
Apps require users to write reviews to unlock features before they've even tested the product, creating frustration
"Your making me write a review before I try out the app? For this I give you 2 stars good sir, good day"
App congratulates users for logging consecutive migraines, showing lack of understanding of chronic pain
"It is unhinged that when you log a migraine 7 days in a row it says "self-care win!""
New users confused about how to use the app with no tutorials or support available
"Can you create a tutorial or something to lead new users on how to use it?"
Users unable to figure out how to cancel subscriptions before auto-renewal
"How do I cancel before it auto-renews??"
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