We analyzed 1,035 negative reviews from the top 5 Translation 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.
"This is not free at all. After seven days this app cost $10 a week"
"Scam! Appears to be free but this app charges you $9.99 per week!"
36% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Stop asking me to rate with these continuous pop-ups"
"Every time I open the app, it wants my money and for me to subscribe"
28% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Speaking into the phone, absolutely does nothing, this app sucks"
"The translation is completely wrong and very bad"
22% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Does not support simultaneous translation with AirPods"
"Did Nt Let Me Translate to ‘Hausa’"
18% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"App doesn’t open"
"Keeps crashing"
14% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Terrible disgusting support"
"ZERO CUSTOMER SERVICE"
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
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