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Substack

Substack

Android

Substack Inc.

(299,047 total reviews)
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What users complain about in Substack

Users frequently complain about the app's poor functionality, including bugs, crashes, and difficulty navigating. Many find it frustrating that key features like subscription management and profile updates require using the website instead of the app. Additionally, users report excessive notifications and spam emails, even after opting out.

  • Requires website for key tasksHigh
  • Excessive notifications and spamHigh
  • Buggy and unstable performanceMedium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do users complain about most in Substack?

Negative reviews on Substack 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 Google Play Store are reporting.

How is Substack rated on Google Play Store?

Substack has an average rating of 4.8 stars from 299,047 ratings on Google Play 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 Substack have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For Substack, 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 Substack worth installing in 2026?

Substack is highly-rated overall with 4.8 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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