We analyzed 1,044 negative reviews from the top 5 Weather 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.
"Ads are so bad they turn this app into garbage."
"Every click becomes an ad."
48% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"It's snowing outside but app says it's just raining."
"Weather app states partly cloudy skies 0% chance of rain. Meanwhile I’m stuck in my truck because it is pouring."
34% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"After the latest update, the app crashes at opening."
"App is one giant ad now. Had to delete. Bye."
27% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"They want to charge me to see the weather?!"
"I got a week free trial, and now I am getting charged $30 for a subscription that I do not want."
22% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Every time I open the app my location is set to my city center, instead of my current location."
"The new update is extremely difficult to navigate."
15% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Shady, deceptive data sellers. Do not agree to their terms."
"This app is optimized to gather as much data as possible!"
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
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