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	Sony \| Sound ConnectSony Corporation	iOS	0.0	402
2	Smart Remote - Easy TV ControlFiguredin	Android	4.2	399
3	Move to iOSApple	Android	3.7	372
4	Universal TV Remote Control＊VISARGERD, S.L.	iOS	4.6	334
5	BeatsApple	Android	3.8	334
6	TV Remote - Universal ControlEVOLLY.APP	iOS	4.4	325
7	XfinityComcast	iOS	4.3	317
8	Cleaner Guru: Clean Up StorageGM UniverseApps Limited	iOS	4.5	315
9	Blink Home MonitorImmedia Semiconductor	iOS	4.7	308
10	NordVPN: VPN Fast & SecureNordvpn S.A.	iOS	4.7	307
11	myCar: Car Widgets & DashboardDOFUapps	iOS	4.6	303
12	Cleanup: Phone Storage CleanerDeep Flow Apps	Android	4.4	292
13	My VerizonVerizon Wireless	iOS	4.7	285
14	Photo Cleaner: SwipewipeMWM	iOS	4.7	282
15	Universal TV Remote ·KRAFTWERK 9 LTD	iOS	4.6	281
16	PDF & Launcher for AndroidYINGRUN LIMITED	Android	3.6	281
17	Govee HomeShenzhen Intellirocks Tech Co. Ltd.	iOS	4.2	278
18	QR Scanner & Barcode ReaderStart Up	Android	3.4	268
19	Daily HealthTrackerAtlastyears	Android	2.9	264
20	Sherlock: AI Face SearchZachary Yudenfriend	iOS	4.4	262
21	UK ETAHome Office	iOS	3.2	245
22	Amazon Fire TVAmazon Mobile LLC	Android	4.6	234
23	GPS Camera with Time StampWanda Gallery Studio	Android	3.0	229
24	Samsung Smart Switch MobileSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	Android	3.9	228
25	Universal Remote TV Control ·BEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED	iOS	4.7	218
26	AI Cleaner - Phone CleanerGRIMLAX TRADE, S.L.	Android	4.3	216
27	Multiple Accounts: Dual SpaceMA Team	Android	4.2	215
28	Vizo LiteDidik Hadist Lee	Android	4.5	215
29	VPN - Free VPN Potato ™FREE VPN POTATO PTE. LTD.	iOS	4.7	213
30	QR ScannerP & L Studio	Android	3.7	204
31	V2Box - V2ray Clienttechlaim	iOS	4.7	199
32	Malwarebytes Mobile SecurityMalwarebytes	Android	4.5	198
33	Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft Corporation	iOS	4.7	191
34	Buns and Bounce Home ScreenMr.Bunn	Android	4.4	184
35	GoogleGoogle	iOS	4.6	177
36	Google TranslateGoogle LLC	Android	4.3	172
37	Ecosia: Search to plant treesEcosia GmbH	iOS	4.7	171
38	PDF Reader: View All PDFsLumio Tech	Android	3.4	168
39	Brightest Flashlight LauncherAtomApplications	Android	4.2	166
40	VexPlayeronline super market	Android	4.6	166
41	Google AuthenticatorGoogle LLC	Android	3.8	163
42	CountdownFind Appiness LLC	iOS	4.8	163
43	Cleanup: Phone Storage CleanerDEEP FLOW SOFTWARE SERVICES	iOS	4.7	162
44	Find My Phone by Clap LauncherAtomApplications	Android	4.1	159
45	QR & Barcode Scanner LauncherAtomApplications	Android	4.2	155
46	Google AuthenticatorGoogle	iOS	4.9	154
47	AT&TAT&T Services, Inc.	iOS	4.8	153
48	Npv Tunnel V2ray/SSHVonmatrix Co. Ltd	Android	4.4	147
49	Photo Recovery-File RescueTechnology Hub Pro	Android	4.2	145
50	Clean Sweep PlusStarOnline	Android	4.2	142

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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