We analyzed 762 negative reviews from the top 5 Sound Effects apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.
Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.
65% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Every 10 seconds there is an ad, it's unbearable."
"I can't use the soundboard because of constant ads."
20% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"No sound comes out when I press the buttons."
"The app is silent, even with volume up."
12% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"I paid for no ads, but they still appear."
"Suddenly, there's a subscription fee for sounds."
8% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"App crashes every time I open it."
"Keeps crashing, can't even use it."
5% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Most sounds are old memes, not relevant."
"Sound quality is poor, not worth it."
3% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Listed as 4.5 stars but full of 1-star reviews."
"The rating seems fake, app is terrible."
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
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