We analyzed 19 negative reviews from the top 5 Rain Sounds apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.
Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.
68% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Cannot get the sound to play. Turned blue tooth off and on. Turned volume up and down. Nothing!"
"There's no sound coming from this app. That's a shame this app look good for my needs."
16% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Doesn't sound like rain. I think it is midi generated not real recording. Anyway it didn't help me sleep as I couldn't quit thinking about it not sounding real"
"This app does not sound like rain it is not worth getting it sounds like bath water running in a tub"
11% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Sound loops are horrible, interface is awful, and they placr buttons next to ads so you'll accidentally click them!"
"I wanted rain sound because it's relaxing but they all sounded the same to me I don't recommend it"
5% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Sound loops are horrible, interface is awful, and they placr buttons next to ads so you'll accidentally click them! Don't d/l."
5% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"The only available screen was the water with ripples, there was only an on and off control. Not worth it."
5% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"I installed this app and did not like it. I cannot remove it from my phone now."
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
Users unable to figure out how to start audio playback, with unclear button functionality and missing play controls
"There was no sound. No play button. App deleted"
Extremely limited UI with only basic on/off controls and no ability to adjust settings or select different sound variations
"The only available screen was the water with ripples, there was only an on and off control. Not worth it."
Intentionally deceptive UI design placing functional buttons next to ads to generate accidental clicks
"Sound loops are horrible, interface is awful, and they placr buttons next to ads so you'll accidentally click them! Don't d/l."
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