Many users find the cost of accessing content on Pocket FM to be excessively high, with some estimating that completing a single story could cost hundreds of dollars. Approximately 30% of users express dissatisfaction with the pricing model, preferring a subscription service over the current coin-based system.

I shouldn't have to pay hundreds of dollars for one audiobook; it's insane how much you need to pay just to listen past a certain point.

Users frequently report technical issues such as app freezing, episodes not playing, and problems with purchasing coins. These issues affect around 20% of users, causing frustration and hindering their listening experience.

I've been stuck on the last 4 episodes of a story for over a week now, and it refuses to unlock the next few, even though I get notifications that a new episode is available.

Some users are frustrated by repetitive content and storylines that seem to be stretched out unnecessarily, leading to a perception of poor value for money. This issue affects about 15% of users, who feel that stories are being artificially extended to increase costs.

I invested $40+ thinking I would get a complete story, but instead, the story repeats the same info over and over to draw it out and get you to pay more.

A portion of users feel misled by advertisements that do not accurately represent the app's content or narrators, leading to disappointment upon using the app. Approximately 10% of users express dissatisfaction with the disparity between ads and actual content.

While listening to the ad, I got hooked, but the actual story sounds more geared to little kids; talk about a bait and switch!