We analyzed 569 negative reviews from the top 5 Price Comparison apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.
Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.
61% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"This app is a scam, it will charge you a $5 per WEEK subscription that’s not mentioned up front."
"It says it’s free but then the app keeps charging my account 4.99 every week."
49% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"There are so many ads that you don’t even get a chance to scan anything."
"Every time I scan a new ad pops up?? Yeah, I don’t think I’ll be relying on this one."
42% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"I want to cancel subscription, but was unable to find how to do it."
"They make it impossible to cancel your subscription - you’ll be charged endlessly."
33% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"It doesn’t work for 2D barcode or gives wrong message."
"Camera gets blurry as I get close and doesn’t work."
27% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"No support, lost data."
"I cannot seem to update my email address in the system."
22% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"App keeps force closing and crashing."
"Instantly crashes upon opening after latest update."
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
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