Letterboxd

iOS

Letterboxd

5.0

(5,522 total reviews)

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What users complain about in Letterboxd

Users frequently report technical issues like app crashes, slow loading times, and login problems. Many complain about intrusive ads that disrupt the experience, including video ads and those that pause music. Some express frustration over missing features like TV show tracking, direct messaging, and better privacy controls.

App crashes and bugsHigh
Intrusive adsHigh
Missing basic featuresMedium

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What do users complain about most in Letterboxd?

Negative reviews on Letterboxd cluster around recurring complaint patterns visible in the 1-3 star reviews above. Common themes include app crashes, missing features, billing issues, and update regressions. Browse the negative reviews on this page to see the specific issues real users in App Store are reporting.

How is Letterboxd rated on App Store?

Letterboxd has an average rating of 4.9 stars from 5,522 ratings on App Store. The negative review breakdown above shows the 1-3 star reviews that the headline rating averages out, grouped by complaint type so you can see what users actually struggle with.

Why does Letterboxd have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For Letterboxd, the negative reviews on this page reveal the friction points that the marketing pages and headline rating do not show. Reading the actual complaints surfaces patterns weeks before they appear in app store rating averages.

Is Letterboxd worth installing in 2026?

Letterboxd is highly-rated overall with 4.9 stars. The negative reviews above are useful for understanding the specific edge cases (paywalls, account recovery, regional restrictions) that the high average rating hides. Worth installing for most users in this category.

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