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Top complaints - extracted from 21 negative reviews
Recurring phrases mined from 1-2★ reviews. The bigger the percentage, the more users have the same problem. Fix the top 2-3 in your version and you have product-market fit on day one.
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"free"
5 negative reviews mention this · 24% of all complaints
★★★★★ "I liked the app, though it has some clunky functionality, but I draw the line at being conned into paying before I've even had a chance to use the app. it says 7 days free, but only if you give your credit card - that's not free that's a co…" - ozy1ozy “Serendipity”
2
"phone"
4 negative reviews mention this · 19% of all complaints
★★★★★ "buy cheap phone instead of paying for this!" - Mohsen Azimi
3
"paid"
3 negative reviews mention this · 14% of all complaints
★★★★★ "I paid for lifetime, uninstalled the app, reinstalled and now I cant log in. It says 'please proceed without logging in' but I can't lol..." - Jim B
4
"without"
3 negative reviews mention this · 14% of all complaints
★★★★★ "I paid for lifetime, uninstalled the app, reinstalled and now I cant log in. It says 'please proceed without logging in' but I can't lol..." - Jim B
5
"paying"
3 negative reviews mention this · 14% of all complaints
★★★★★ "buy cheap phone instead of paying for this!" - Mohsen Azimi
6
"money"
3 negative reviews mention this · 14% of all complaints
★★★★★ "takes over the phone then asks for money" - Yossi F.
7
"give"
3 negative reviews mention this · 14% of all complaints
★★★★★ "I liked the app, though it has some clunky functionality, but I draw the line at being conned into paying before I've even had a chance to use the app. it says 7 days free, but only if you give your credit card - that's not free that's a co…" - ozy1ozy “Serendipity”
8
"around"
3 negative reviews mention this · 14% of all complaints
★★★★★ "I liked the app, though it has some clunky functionality, but I draw the line at being conned into paying before I've even had a chance to use the app. it says 7 days free, but only if you give your credit card - that's not free that's a co…" - ozy1ozy “Serendipity”
9
"until"
3 negative reviews mention this · 14% of all complaints
★★★★★ "I loved it at first, until it basically forces you into a membership. If I'm trying to use my phone less, why would I pay for a basic OS launcher? I can see offering paid for extra pro services, but can't even use a basic version for free? …" - Allison Wolf
10
"help"
3 negative reviews mention this · 14% of all complaints
★★★★★ "I got this and it kind of helped but then it hit me with a paywall. I don't recommend!!!!" - Della Morris
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I paid for lifetime, uninstalled the app, reinstalled and now I cant log in. It says 'please proceed without logging in' but I can't lol...
buy cheap phone instead of paying for this!
I got this and it kind of helped but then it hit me with a paywall. I don't recommend!!!!
takes over the phone then asks for money
App is not free! You can't do anything without paying!
Paid app, at first day it seemed kinda good then the next day,all of the feature came only for paid options.
not great it would be better if there main drive wasnt money this could totally be a free app and they know it but choose to screw you instead waste of money don't buy!!!
Loved the app for the 1 day I could use it before the paywall. Tried to pay, cuz I thought it would be worth it, but it wouldn't accept my debit card. There were no alternatives and no explanation, so I had to delete the app. Would have loved to stick around, but I was given no other option.
I loved it at first, until it basically forces you into a membership. If I'm trying to use my phone less, why would I pay for a basic OS launcher? I can see offering paid for extra pro services, but can't even use a basic version for free? Why even download this at all?
Didn't even work...
it was ok until these ridiculous prices. edit: Thanks for the response. It does help save quite a bit, but 30$ isn't great, I can't see how when apps are cheap to make, and there's no overhead that it should cost that much. not necessarily your companies fault. All apps are charging a lot, but I can't see myself helping you to become a millionaire for something so simple.
paywalled for such little features, I'd give it 0 if I could
Very desperate for your money. They let me install the app and get everything set up but after a few hours started restricting functionality and won't let me continue the free trial without signing up for a billing plan that I then have to opt out of. tip: I'm not stupid, i can see how you chose to design your app, don't blame google.
consistently get an "Accessibility Permission" error. Have contacted devs for support, none such help has been offered.
Rude to not say straight up what it costs
don't get I purchased the full version by accident and requested a refund. they've refused to give me one. 32.00 + down the drain for a app i no no long have, use, or want. the purchase was completely by accident and they've refused to give me a refund....
I liked the app, though it has some clunky functionality, but I draw the line at being conned into paying before I've even had a chance to use the app. it says 7 days free, but only if you give your credit card - that's not free that's a con. hoping you'll forget to stop the renewal before it times out - oh they say they'll remind you but why should you rely on this? shame, but I won't be drawn into this. And the cost is around £49 for no renewal, or a hefty monthly payment.
doesn't work that well. easy to find ways around the various tools. not strict enough. doesn't actually help use certain apps less.
the thing is, i lived it until i was charged pnce legitimately and twice for no reason (bought the forever plan)
Too much scary permissions asked. I needed a minimalistic launcher, not an app that will take over everything on my phone if given all permissions asked
not rly good
Sentiment summary
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Positive (4-5★)
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Neutral (3★)
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Negative (1-2★)