What users complain about in casual puzzle games
Technical stability issues, especially app crashes and ad problems, far outweigh other complaints in this category.
9,915 reviews · 80 apps analyzed · Analysis as of June 18, 2026
App crashes, freezes, and becomes unresponsive
Mentioned in 24% of complaints across the 80 apps we analyzed in casual puzzle games.
Every complaint, ranked by frequency
01App crashes, freezes, and becomes unresponsive
24%Found in 36 reviews.
“After three times reinstalling the app I give up. Fun app except when the app goes to “blackout”. The app just gives a black screen. No way to eliminate it except to reinstall the app. It got worse every time I reinstalled it. I’m sure they will eliminate my rating. Too bad. It…”
02Excessive ads that freeze, loop, or cannot be closed
22%Found in 34 reviews.
“If you want a Sudoku app that’s riddled with bugs, malicious ads, and unnecessary distracting features, this app is for you. The app is filled with these unnecessary distractions that pop up in the middle of the screen when you do even the most menial puzzle solving. “genius”…”
03Forced app updates, new version downloads, or feature paywalls
16%Found in 24 reviews.
“Overall this is a well executed app. Does occasionally get locked up and needs a restart but not often enough to be a major issue. My major complaint is that not all puzzles are available to purchase with accrued coins. Think old airline frequent flyer points where the only…”
04Puzzles not loading, showing blank or white screens
12%Found in 18 reviews.
“After three times reinstalling the app I give up. Fun app except when the app goes to “blackout”. The app just gives a black screen. No way to eliminate it except to reinstall the app. It got worse every time I reinstalled it. I’m sure they will eliminate my rating. Too bad. It…”
05Game bugs preventing progress or losing player data
11%Found in 17 reviews.
“Something that annoys me is how it tells you when you don’t have any moves left. Yes it is nice if it actually works but for the last seven times I have played it has failed me on a level when there are clear moves I can do. It is quite annoying and I am on the verge of deleting…”
06Poor or non-existent customer support and bug responses
8%Found in 12 reviews.
“As far as I can tell there is no support function. I run into many bugs and I finally found the developers email and have sent them many screenshots. I have played over 1000 boards and generally enjoy it. Except as the game progresses there are more and more boards that cannot…”
07Privacy concerns and unwanted app permissions
8%Found in 12 reviews.
“Your overriding iPhone system settings, literally overriding and FORCING ads to play LOUD SOUND even though the user has opted to set their iPhone system settings to be on Silent, Work, Less interuptions, sleep etc. as well as sets sound to OFF in your app is WRONG, shady and…”
Frequently asked
What do users complain about most in casual puzzle games?
The most common complaint is "App crashes, freezes, and becomes unresponsive" — 24% of analyzed complaints across 80 apps.
How many reviews did AppImp analyze for casual puzzle games?
9,915 real App Store reviews across 80 apps — frequency-ranked and counted, never estimated.
What are the top complaints in casual puzzle games?
1. App crashes, freezes, and becomes unresponsive (24%); 2. Excessive ads that freeze, loop, or cannot be closed (22%); 3. Forced app updates, new version downloads, or feature paywalls (16%); 4. Puzzles not loading, showing blank or white screens (12%); 5. Game bugs preventing progress or losing player data (11%).
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