Worst Social Networking Apps

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

#	App	Platform	Rating	Negative Reviews
1	WeChatWeChat	iOS	3.9	418
2	GroupMeSkype Communications S.a.r.l	iOS	0.0	396
3	Truth SocialT Media Tech LLC	Android	3.0	381
4	Niantic CampfireNiantic, Inc.	iOS	3.1	363
5	Duet Dating App: Chat & MeetDuet - Meet People You Resonate With	Android	3.6	351
6	VK: music, video, messengerVKL	Android	3.2	338
7	Wizz App - chat nowVLB	iOS	4.2	332
8	Linky AI: Chat, Play, ConnectSkywork AI Pte. Ltd.	Android	3.9	329
9	Kismia: Dating App & ChatKismia Group	Android	4.3	324
10	Google MeetGoogle	iOS	4.8	310
11	Text Me - Phone Call + TextingTextMe, Inc.	iOS	4.7	309
12	Medal - Gaming ClipsMedal B.V.	Android	3.5	305
13	Taimi: LGBTQ+ Dating & Meet UpSocial Impact Inc.	Android	4.1	300
14	Text Free: Second Phone NumberPinger, Inc.	iOS	4.7	300
15	TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow, Inc.	iOS	4.8	298
16	Telegram XTelegram FZ-LLC	Android	3.9	297
17	Discord - Talk, Play, Hang OutDiscord Inc.	iOS	4.7	291
18	FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc.	iOS	4.5	284
19	Grindr - Gay Dating & ChatGrindr LLC	Android	4.3	281
20	Cantina‎Cantina, Inc	iOS	4.7	271
21	Text Free: Second Phone NumberPinger, Inc	Android	4.5	270
22	LetterboxdLetterboxd	iOS	0.0	268
23	Weverse: Connect with ArtistsWEVERSE COMPANY Inc.	iOS	4.7	256
24	Redditreddit Inc.	Android	4.6	253
25	WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp Inc.	iOS	4.7	253
26	textPlus: Text Message + CalltextPlus	Android	4.1	250
27	FreeTone Calls & TextingTextMe, Inc.	Android	4.2	248
28	OmeTV – Video Chat AlternativeVideo Chat Alternative	Android	4.0	242
29	Howbout: shared calendarHowbout Ltd.	iOS	4.8	240
30	Telegram MessengerTelegram FZ-LLC	iOS	4.0	240
31	Text Me: Second Phone NumberTextMe, Inc.	Android	4.2	225
32	Skoolskool.com	Android	3.9	222
33	Zangi - Private MessengerSecret Phone, Inc	iOS	4.0	221
34	Instants, an Instagram appInstagram	Android	4.6	217
35	BIGO LIVE-Live Stream, Go LiveBIGO TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.	iOS	4.5	208
36	ThreadsInstagram	Android	4.1	200
37	Clapper: Video, Live, ChatClapper Media Group Inc.	Android	4.6	199
38	Online Chat: DUO ChatRed Panda App	Android	4.2	182
39	Reco SocialReco Social	Android	4.6	173
40	FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc.	Android	4.6	170
41	Reco SocialReco Social, Inc.	iOS	4.7	166
42	ThreadsInstagram, Inc.	iOS	4.6	160
43	TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVETikTok Pte. Ltd.	Android	4.0	159
44	TikTok Lite - Faster TikTokTikTok Pte. Ltd.	Android	4.3	155
45	Dora: Find Real Companionshipaprilsaidev	Android	4.1	155
46	InstagramInstagram	Android	4.0	150
47	Bridgefy - Offline MessagesBridgefy, Inc.	iOS	2.6	143
48	Tango- Live Stream, Video ChatTango	Android	4.3	121
49	Sora by OpenAIOpenAI	Android	4.6	121
50	SuperLive- Live Stream & ChatSuperlive Tech	Android	4.5	120

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 (1-2 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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