We analyzed 556 negative reviews from the top 5 Storytelling apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.
Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.
62% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"This app is a SCAM to even READ you need to pay 13 dollars a MONTH."
"I hate this app because we have to pay like why second LET ME FREAKING READ LIKE BRO."
46% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"App won't open. Shows the splash screen then closes."
"Stopped working after I paid for a month."
33% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"No customer service, no phone number to contact."
"It took 3 months to respond, and my subscription expired."
35% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"You can't even add a profile picture without paying."
"The unlock features are misleading."
24% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Epic is not epic, only for babies and toddlers."
"Not a good app in general, needs more diverse content."
14% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Saw an ad that said it was free. How misleading!"
"Misleading 7-day free trial. Not free."
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
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