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	449
2	Sony \| Sound ConnectSony Corporation	iOS	0.0	402
3	Smart Remote - Easy TV ControlFiguredin	Android	4.2	399
4	Blink Home MonitorImmedia Semiconductor	iOS	4.7	382
5	Move to iOSApple	Android	3.7	371
6	TV Remote - Universal ControlEVOLLY.APP	iOS	4.4	355
7	Universal TV Remote ·KRAFTWERK 9 LTD	iOS	4.6	340
8	Universal TV Remote Control＊VISARGERD, S.L.	iOS	4.6	334
9	BeatsApple	Android	3.8	334
10	Proton VPN: Fast & SecureProton AG	iOS	4.6	320
11	Cleaner Guru: Clean Up StorageGM UniverseApps Limited	iOS	4.5	315
12	NordVPN: VPN Fast & SecureNordvpn S.A.	iOS	4.7	311
13	Cleanup: Phone Storage CleanerDeep Flow Apps	Android	4.5	293
14	myCar: Car Widgets & DashboardDOFUapps	iOS	4.6	291
15	Photo Cleaner: SwipewipeMWM	iOS	4.7	282
16	PDF & Launcher for AndroidYINGRUN LIMITED	Android	3.6	281
17	My VerizonVerizon Wireless	iOS	4.7	279
18	AT&TAT&T Services, Inc.	iOS	4.8	278
19	Govee HomeShenzhen Intellirocks Tech Co. Ltd.	iOS	4.2	278
20	QR Scanner & Barcode ReaderStart Up	Android	3.4	268
21	Daily HealthTrackerAtlastyears	Android	2.9	264
22	Sherlock: AI Face SearchZachary Yudenfriend	iOS	4.4	262
23	UK ETAHome Office	iOS	3.3	252
24	Universal Remote TV Control ·BEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED	iOS	4.7	244
25	Amazon Fire TVAmazon Mobile LLC	Android	4.6	234
26	GPS Camera with Time StampWanda Gallery Studio	Android	3.0	229
27	Samsung Smart Switch MobileSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	Android	3.9	228
28	Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft Corporation	iOS	4.7	226
29	AI Cleaner - Phone CleanerGRIMLAX TRADE, S.L.	Android	4.3	216
30	Multiple Accounts: Dual SpaceMA Team	Android	4.2	215
31	Vizo LiteDidik Hadist Lee	Android	4.5	215
32	VPN - Free VPN Potato ™FREE VPN POTATO PTE. LTD.	iOS	4.7	213
33	QR ScannerP & L Studio	Android	3.7	213
34	GoogleGoogle	iOS	4.6	207
35	Cleanup: Phone Storage CleanerDEEP FLOW SOFTWARE SERVICES	iOS	4.7	206
36	V2Box - V2ray Clienttechlaim	iOS	4.7	199
37	Malwarebytes Mobile SecurityMalwarebytes	Android	4.5	198
38	Find My Phone by Clap LauncherAtomApplications	Android	4.1	186
39	Buns and Bounce Home ScreenMr.Bunn	Android	4.4	184
40	Google AuthenticatorGoogle	iOS	4.9	177
41	Google AuthenticatorGoogle LLC	Android	3.8	173
42	Ecosia: Search to plant treesEcosia GmbH	iOS	4.7	171
43	Google ChromeGoogle	iOS	4.7	169
44	PDF Reader: View All PDFsLumio Tech	Android	3.4	168
45	Brightest Flashlight LauncherAtomApplications	Android	4.2	166
46	VexPlayeronline super market	Android	4.6	166
47	My SpectrumCharter Communications	iOS	4.8	165
48	CountdownFind Appiness LLC	iOS	4.8	163
49	DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.aiDuckDuckGo, Inc.	iOS	4.8	158
50	QR & Barcode Scanner LauncherAtomApplications	Android	4.2	155

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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