We analyzed 36 negative reviews from the top 5 Watchlist apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.
Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.
44% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Update deleted my lists — There’s no point in using an app the will arbitrarily delete my content."
"Used to be good — I used this app for a very long time, but after the last update, all my list were gone."
41% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Crashes — It would be literally perfect but it crashes every minute."
"The Latest Update Broke It — I kept having to restart the app because it would stop working."
33% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Paywalled — I can no longer import my list from google chrome without paying."
"Really upset about the business tactics — Purchased when it was a one-time purchase. Now wants me to pay monthly."
14% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Used to have potential. Not anymore. — Developer is ignorant when it comes to responding to his paying customers."
"App not working — There’s no help anywhere to resolve this issue."
11% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"UNETHICAL ADS — Suddenly start displaying annoying ads out of the blue."
"Poor design — Yeah, yeah “…but we need to post ads!”"
19% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Disappointed with the new update — One of the most useful parts to me was the ability to add notes."
"Good App But Needs Some Refinements — Missing the ability to set reminders."
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
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