We analyzed 20 negative reviews from the top 5 Postpartum apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.
Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.
35% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Way way way too much talking. Just tell us what to do and then let us focus and do the reps without constant babbling."
"During the workout, the guide is constantly talking and encouraging you but is not overly helpful to coach how to do a movement or when to breathe."
30% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"The transitions between movements are so fast that sometimes I'd hardly get situated before the exercise was over and you move on to a whole different movement."
"Wayyy low impact and slow with too fast of instruction for me."
25% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"I was sold '10-15 minutes a day at home'. Realistically, it's 20-40 minutes a day and you need oodles of equipment."
"A lot of the just body weigh videos require equipment as well."
25% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"You have to start a subscription for it before even getting a chance to actually try the app. Most mothers are spending all of their money on stuff for baby. This should be free."
"They offer three free trial days, but take your money out of your bank account prior to actually completing three trial days."
20% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"You must already have foundational core strength to do this. This is for much more advanced people."
"Do not recommend for mamas looking to rebuild core from scratch"
20% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"The app is always updating and then you have to restart your iPad. It's extremely frustrating to work with especially when I only have a limited amount of time to do a workout."
"The app makes me log in and answer questions every single time. Why is that?"
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
Users must log in and answer onboarding questions repeatedly, creating friction for time-strapped mothers
"The app makes me log in and answer questions every single time. Why is that?"
App requires updates and iPad restarts during workout time, disrupting limited exercise windows
"The app is always updating and then you have to restart your iPad. It's extremely frustrating to work with especially when I only have a limited amount of time to do a workout."
Users must subscribe before seeing actual app content, leading to payment disputes and cancellations
"You have to start a subscription for it before even getting a chance to actually try the app."
No response from customer service when users have issues or refund requests
"I tried contacting customer service, with no"
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