Worst Social Networking Apps

Social Networking apps ranked by the most negative reviews from real users on App Store and Google Play. Updated monthly.

#	App	Platform	Rating	Negative Reviews
1	WeChatWeChat How to cancel →	iOS	3.9	418
2	Truth SocialT Media Tech LLC How to cancel →	Android	3.0	381
3	Niantic CampfireNiantic, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	3.1	363
4	Duet Dating App: Chat & MeetDuet - Meet People You Resonate With How to cancel →	Android	3.6	351
5	VK: music, video, messengerVKL How to cancel →	Android	3.2	338
6	Wizz App - chat nowVLB How to cancel →	iOS	4.2	332
7	Linky AI: Chat, Play, ConnectSkywork AI Pte. Ltd. How to cancel →	Android	3.9	329
8	Text Free: Second Phone NumberPinger, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	328
9	Kismia: Dating App & ChatKismia Group How to cancel →	Android	4.3	324
10	GroupMeSkype Communications S.a.r.l How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	323
11	Telegram MessengerTelegram FZ-LLC How to cancel →	iOS	4.0	318
12	Taimi: LGBTQ+ Dating & Meet UpSocial Impact Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.1	310
13	Text Me - Phone Call + TextingTextMe, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	309
14	Medal - Gaming ClipsMedal B.V. How to cancel →	Android	3.5	305
15	Yik YakYik Yak, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	3.9	275
16	Cantina‎Cantina, Inc How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	271
17	Text Free: Second Phone NumberPinger, Inc How to cancel →	Android	4.5	270
18	Grindr - Gay Dating & ChatGrindr LLC How to cancel →	Android	4.2	268
19	TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	267
20	Google MeetGoogle How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	261
21	Weverse: Connect with ArtistsWEVERSE COMPANY Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	256
22	Text Me: Second Phone NumberTextMe, Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.2	254
23	textPlus: Text Message + CalltextPlus How to cancel →	Android	4.1	250
24	FreeTone Calls & TextingTextMe, Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.2	248
25	Redditreddit Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.6	247
26	Howbout: shared calendarHowbout Ltd. How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	240
27	OmeTV – Video Chat AlternativeVideo Chat Alternative How to cancel →	Android	4.0	240
28	Clapper: Video, Live, ChatCLAPPER MEDIA GROUP INC. How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	237
29	BIGO LIVE-Live Stream, Go LiveBIGO TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. How to cancel →	iOS	4.5	225
30	Telegram XTelegram FZ-LLC How to cancel →	Android	3.9	224
31	Skoolskool.com How to cancel →	Android	3.9	222
32	LetterboxdLetterboxd How to cancel →	iOS	4.8	222
33	Zangi - Private MessengerSecret Phone, Inc How to cancel →	iOS	4.0	221
34	WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	221
35	Instants, an Instagram appInstagram How to cancel →	Android	4.6	217
36	Discord - Talk, Play, Hang OutDiscord Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	214
37	FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.5	209
38	Clapper: Video, Live, ChatClapper Media Group Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.6	205
39	ThreadsInstagram How to cancel →	Android	4.0	202
40	Reco SocialReco Social How to cancel →	Android	4.5	198
41	ThreadsInstagram, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.6	186
42	Online Chat: DUO ChatRed Panda App How to cancel →	Android	4.2	182
43	TikTok Lite - Faster TikTokTikTok Pte. Ltd. How to cancel →	Android	4.3	165
44	Reco SocialReco Social, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	4.7	161
45	InstagramInstagram How to cancel →	Android	4.0	160
46	TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVETikTok Pte. Ltd. How to cancel →	Android	4.0	159
47	Dora: Find Real Companionshipaprilsaidev How to cancel →	Android	4.1	155
48	Bridgefy - Offline MessagesBridgefy, Inc. How to cancel →	iOS	2.6	143
49	Tumblr: Social Media & ArtTumblr, Inc How to cancel →	Android	3.8	143
50	Forum, a Facebook appMeta Platforms, Inc. How to cancel →	Android	4.6	141

Why Social Networking Apps Get Negative Reviews

The social networking category is one of the most competitive on both the App Store and Google Play. Users expect reliability, performance, and regular updates. When apps fall short, negative reviews pile up fast. This page ranks social networking apps by their total number of negative reviews (1-3 stars), giving you a data-driven view of which apps frustrate users the most.

Whether you're a developer avoiding common pitfalls, a product manager benchmarking competitors, or an ASO specialist looking for market gaps, this data helps you make informed decisions. Filter by country to see regional differences in user complaints.

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