We analyzed 588 negative reviews from the top 5 Qr Scanner apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.
Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.
49% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"I downloaded the app because it said free, then it said 99 cents. I was charged $9.99 plus tax."
"No option to cancel. The advertisement says 3 days free trial but after I downloaded this app there was no option to cancel!"
38% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Doesn’t work! Waste of time."
"When I scan a bar code or QR code, it’s tries to get me to pay to upgrade."
35% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Entirely too many ads. Can't even use my the app without having to watch ads over and over again."
"The ads are very annoying."
21% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"App doesn’t allow you to cancel."
"I can not get this off my phone! Please help!!! How can I delete and cancel????"
17% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"This app was clearly hacked because when you install it, it just brings up porn and tries to send you to porn websites."
"Redirects legit QR codes to scam websites."
14% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"This app just stopped working."
"Keeps crashing even though updated."
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
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