Top Problems With Project Management Apps in 2026

We analyzed 1,092 negative reviews from the top 5 Project Management apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.

1,092
Reviews Analyzed
10
Issues Found
75/100
Opportunity Score

Top User Complaints

Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.

#1: Unwanted AI integration

High Severity

57% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"I just want Office. This app used to be a simple way to open Office documents on my phone. Now it’s primarily a chatbot?!"
"Unnecessary AI in everything. Microsoft had such a good product and then had to inject AI into every available aspect of it."

#2: App stability and crashes

High Severity

43% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"App crashes immediately upon opening."
"Crashes constantly and freezes phone."

#3: Loss of traditional functionality

High Severity

41% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"Used to be good not anymore. Used to love using this app now everything I loved about it is gone."
"Ruined by AI. What was a simple one stop for all your basic office needs is now a glorified AI chat bot."

#4: Poor navigation and UX

Medium Severity

38% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"Confusing. The most confusing platform I have ever seen."
"Navigation is confusing. It’s hard to find anything."

#5: Lack of critical features

High Severity

35% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"No search function. I have used GoTasks app for the last decade which pulls google tasks in. It had a good interface and search function."
"Need search functionality to be viable."

#6: High pricing and lack of transparency

Medium Severity

32% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"Deceptive billing practices and poor customer experience."
"Subscription pricing not realistic for small business."

UX Pain Points

Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.

Confusing navigation

Lack of search functionality

App crashes and freezes

Inconsistent user interface

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