We analyzed 17 negative reviews from the top 5 Speed Editor apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.
Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.
47% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"It refuses to save a video for me after editing. I do not have storage issues so I'm not sure why."
"Paid the 6 bucks to speed up a single video and won't let me save it."
35% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"You need the pro version just to use basic features. Are you kidding me?"
"You can only speed video by 2x without paying. iMovie is easier."
12% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Every speed I have tried I get an error when trying to save that says "Error. Cannot Decode. Try changing the value of playback speed"…. Even at 2x"
18% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Paid 5.99 for proversion and got squat Thieves"
"Really wish I didn't waste money on it."
6% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"As of right now, unless I'm missing something, there is a limit to the length of the video that will be recorded, I believe it's 10 minutes."
6% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"It wanted to flip it because it was upside down and I couldn't do it unless I purchased the app."
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
Users download free app, edit video, then discover they must pay to save/export, creating frustration after time investment
"DOES NOT LET ME SAVE VIDEO. CONSTANT ERRORS. DONT DOWNLOAD. IT MAKES YOU PAY $5.99"
Users can't test basic features before paying, leading to buyer's remorse when app fails to deliver
"I am not purchasing an app until I figure it out and have time to figure lay with it"
Users discover free tools (iMovie, Canva) offer better experience, making paid app feel like scam
"You can only speed video by 2x without paying. iMovie is easier. Please do not download"
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