Worst Utilities Apps

Utilities apps ranked by the most negative reviews from real users on App Store and Google Play. Updated weekly.

#	App	Platform	Rating	Negative Reviews
1	XfinityComcast	iOS	4.3	456
2	Sony \| Sound ConnectSony Corporation	iOS	4.5	430
3	NordVPN: VPN Fast & SecureNordvpn S.A.	iOS	4.7	363
4	TV Remote - Universal ControlEVOLLY.APP	iOS	4.4	363
5	Move to iOSApple	Android	3.7	356
6	Proton VPN: Fast & SecureProton AG	iOS	4.6	345
7	Blink Home MonitorImmedia Semiconductor	iOS	4.7	338
8	Universal TV Remote ·KRAFTWERK 9 LTD	iOS	4.6	336
9	Universal TV Remote Control＊VISARGERD, S.L.	iOS	4.6	334
10	BeatsApple	Android	3.8	334
11	Cleaner Guru: Clean Up StorageGM UniverseApps Limited	iOS	4.5	316
12	Govee HomeShenzhen Intellirocks Tech Co. Ltd.	iOS	4.2	300
13	AT&TAT&T Services, Inc.	iOS	4.8	292
14	Cleanup: Phone Storage CleanerDeep Flow Apps	Android	4.2	288
15	Photo Cleaner: SwipewipeMWM	iOS	4.7	282
16	PDF & Launcher for AndroidYINGRUN LIMITED	Android	3.6	281
17	QR Scanner & Barcode ReaderStart Up	Android	3.3	266
18	Daily HealthTrackerAtlastyears	Android	2.9	264
19	Universal Remote TV Control ·BEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED	iOS	4.7	260
20	UK ETAHome Office	iOS	3.3	247
21	QR ScannerP & L Studio	Android	3.8	247
22	My VerizonVerizon Wireless	iOS	4.7	243
23	GPS Camera with Time StampWanda Gallery Studio	Android	3.0	229
24	AI Cleaner - Phone CleanerGRIMLAX TRADE, S.L.	Android	4.3	216
25	Vizo LiteDidik Hadist Lee	Android	4.5	215
26	Samsung Smart Switch MobileSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	Android	3.8	214
27	Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft Corporation	iOS	4.7	212
28	GoogleGoogle	iOS	4.7	208
29	V2Box - V2ray Clienttechlaim	iOS	4.7	199
30	Google AuthenticatorGoogle	iOS	4.9	191
31	VPN - Free VPN Potato ™FREE VPN POTATO PTE. LTD.	iOS	4.7	185
32	Cleanup: Phone Storage CleanerDEEP FLOW SOFTWARE SERVICES	iOS	4.7	178
33	Ecosia: Search to plant treesEcosia GmbH	iOS	4.7	171
34	Brightest Flashlight LauncherAtomApplications	Android	4.2	166
35	VexPlayeronline super market	Android	4.6	166
36	My SpectrumCharter Communications	iOS	4.8	166
37	CountdownFind Appiness LLC	iOS	4.8	163
38	Google ChromeGoogle	iOS	4.7	161
39	DuckDuckGo, Duck.ai, & VPNDuckDuckGo, Inc.	iOS	4.8	161
40	Find My Phone by Clap LauncherAtomApplications	Android	4.2	151
41	PDF Reader: View All PDFsCao Thanh Long	Android	3.4	149
42	Npv Tunnel V2ray/SSHVonmatrix Co. Ltd	Android	4.4	147
43	Google AuthenticatorGoogle LLC	Android	3.8	147
44	Brave Browser & Search EngineBrave Software	iOS	4.8	145
45	myCar: Car Widgets & DashboardDOFUapps	iOS	4.6	145
46	Photo Recovery-File RescueTechnology Hub Pro	Android	4.2	145
47	QR & Barcode Scanner LauncherAtomApplications	Android	4.2	145
48	All Documents Reader:PDF/WordOra Tools	Android	4.3	139
49	My SpectrumCharter/Spectrum	Android	4.7	137
50	Volume Control Sound LauncherAtomApplications	Android	4.3	132

Why Utilities Apps Get Negative Reviews

The utilities 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 utilities apps by their total number of negative reviews (1-2 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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Worst Utilities Apps by Country

See country-specific rankings for the most complained-about utilities apps in each market.

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