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	452
2	Sony \| Sound ConnectSony Corporation	iOS	4.5	430
3	TV Remote - Universal ControlEVOLLY.APP	iOS	4.4	363
4	NordVPN: VPN Fast & SecureNordvpn S.A.	iOS	4.7	357
5	Move to iOSApple	Android	3.7	356
6	Proton VPN: Fast & SecureProton AG	iOS	4.6	340
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	315
12	AT&TAT&T Services, Inc.	iOS	4.8	301
13	Govee HomeShenzhen Intellirocks Tech Co. Ltd.	iOS	4.2	300
14	Photo Cleaner: SwipewipeMWM	iOS	4.7	282
15	PDF & Launcher for AndroidYINGRUN LIMITED	Android	3.6	281
16	Cleanup: Phone Storage CleanerDeep Flow Apps	Android	4.4	277
17	QR Scanner & Barcode ReaderStart Up	Android	3.3	266
18	Daily HealthTrackerAtlastyears	Android	2.9	264
19	GoogleGoogle	iOS	4.7	256
20	Universal Remote TV Control ·BEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED	iOS	4.7	255
21	QR ScannerP & L Studio	Android	3.8	247
22	UK ETAHome Office	iOS	3.3	247
23	My VerizonVerizon Wireless	iOS	4.7	243
24	Amazon Fire TVAmazon Mobile LLC	Android	4.6	234
25	GPS Camera with Time StampWanda Gallery Studio	Android	3.0	229
26	AI Cleaner - Phone CleanerGRIMLAX TRADE, S.L.	Android	4.3	216
27	Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft Corporation	iOS	4.7	216
28	Vizo LiteDidik Hadist Lee	Android	4.5	215
29	Samsung Smart Switch MobileSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	Android	3.8	214
30	VPN - Free VPN Potato ™FREE VPN POTATO PTE. LTD.	iOS	4.7	213
31	V2Box - V2ray Clienttechlaim	iOS	4.7	199
32	Google AuthenticatorGoogle	iOS	4.9	190
33	Cleanup: Phone Storage CleanerDEEP FLOW SOFTWARE SERVICES	iOS	4.7	188
34	Google ChromeGoogle	iOS	4.7	183
35	Find My Phone by Clap LauncherAtomApplications	Android	4.1	173
36	Ecosia: Search to plant treesEcosia GmbH	iOS	4.7	171
37	DuckDuckGo, Duck.ai, & VPNDuckDuckGo, Inc.	iOS	4.8	167
38	My SpectrumCharter Communications	iOS	4.8	166
39	Brightest Flashlight LauncherAtomApplications	Android	4.2	166
40	VexPlayeronline super market	Android	4.6	166
41	CountdownFind Appiness LLC	iOS	4.8	163
42	Brave Browser & Search EngineBrave Software	iOS	4.8	158
43	PDF Reader: View All PDFsCao Thanh Long	Android	3.4	149
44	Npv Tunnel V2ray/SSHVonmatrix Co. Ltd	Android	4.4	147
45	Volume Control Sound LauncherAtomApplications	Android	4.2	147
46	Google AuthenticatorGoogle LLC	Android	3.8	147
47	Photo Recovery-File RescueTechnology Hub Pro	Android	4.2	145
48	QR & Barcode Scanner LauncherAtomApplications	Android	4.2	145
49	myCar: Car Widgets & DashboardDOFUapps	iOS	4.6	145
50	All Documents Reader:PDF/WordOra Tools	Android	4.3	139

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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