Worst Reference Apps

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

#	App	Platform	Rating	Negative Reviews
1	Ancestry: Family History & DNAAncestry.com	iOS	4.8	367
2	Google TranslateGoogle	iOS	4.3	316
3	Haven - Bible ChatE12 Holdings	iOS	4.9	265
4	eBirdCornell University	iOS	3.8	262
5	WikipediaWikimedia Foundation	iOS	4.3	251
6	YarnPal - Crochet & KnittingPIXELCELL.LIMITED	iOS	4.8	214
7	CoinIn: Coin Scan IdentifierVortemol Limited	iOS	4.7	208
8	Night SkyiCandi Apps Ltd.	iOS	4.7	198
9	CoinSnap: Coin IdentifierNext Vision Limited	iOS	4.7	193
10	PSA: Card Scanner & GradingPSA	iOS	4.8	181
11	Translate Now - AI TranslatorAir Apps Systems	iOS	0.0	178
12	PriceCharting: TCG, Games+PriceCharting, LLC.	iOS	4.8	178
13	HoloDex - TCG Scan & CollectMAVELLI FZCO	iOS	4.8	165
14	Collectr - TCG Collector AppCollectr	iOS	4.9	154
15	FoilSnap: TCG Card ScannerNext Vision Limited	iOS	4.8	153
16	Bible Widgets: Verses & PrayerMonkey Taps	iOS	0.0	142
17	Hallow: Prayer & MeditationHallow, Inc.	iOS	4.9	142
18	Dwell: Audio BibleDwell App, LLC	iOS	4.9	137
19	Rare Candy: Scan Pokémon CardsRare Candy	iOS	4.4	134
20	Live Translator - AI TranslateDigitalSail (HK) Limited	iOS	4.6	130
21	AntiqSnap: Antique IdentifierNext Vision Limited	iOS	4.7	126
22	Merlin Bird ID by Cornell LabCornell University	iOS	4.9	125
23	Dictionary.Farlex, Inc.	iOS	4.8	111
24	Sky GuideFifth Star Labs LLC	iOS	0.0	108
25	Blessed - Daily Verse & PrayerEverblessed Technology Inc.	iOS	0.0	98
26	Bible Path: Prayers & WidgetsDEEP FLOW SOFTWARE SERVICES	iOS	4.8	79
27	Bible Chat: Daily DevotionalBook Vitals Inc.	iOS	4.9	76
28	prayer lock: christian focusCovenant Studios, LLC	iOS	4.9	73
29	5 Calls: Contact Your Congress5 Calls Civic Action	iOS	4.9	71
30	Bible Note: Sermon NotesNote AI	iOS	4.8	57
31	Creed: Bible Chat & CompanionLemon Tree Labs Inc	iOS	4.9	54
32	Duomo: Bible & Daily DevotionsDUOMO APP LIMITED	iOS	4.8	51
33	Bible - Daily Bible Verse KJVOzion	iOS	4.9	51
34	Ascension: Catholic BibleAscension Publishing Group, LLC	iOS	4.9	49
35	Blessedid - Bible Verse StudyForerunner Technology Limited (HK)	iOS	4.9	43
36	MOCCHA CHAMELON SketchFlowSukaina Webhan	iOS	0.0	41
37	GeauxVote MobileLouisiana Secretary of State	iOS	3.8	39
38	#Bible - Verse of the DayMind Blown Apps, LLC	iOS	4.9	35
39	Viva VPN: Super Fast VPN ProxyEliteCore (HK) Limited	iOS	4.4	12
40	ChatCoin: Coin IdentifierChatCoin Global Group Limited	iOS	4.5	6
41	Blood Sugar Tracker-AI HealthINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY LIMITED	iOS	3.5	6
42	BibleLife.Church	iOS	4.9	5
43	Picture Bird: Bird identifierNext Vision Limited	iOS	4.7	0
44	Faithe: Bible Videos & StudyTightrope Interactive, Inc.	iOS	4.8	0
45	Bible Bff-Modern Bible StoriesIdea Garden LLC	iOS	4.8	0
46	EveryScan・Identifier & AI LensConlan Limited	iOS	4.3	0

Why Reference Apps Get Negative Reviews

The reference 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 reference 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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