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Albert reviews: complaints & concerns

Last Updated: Apr 03, 2025

Although Albert has a lifetime average rating of 4.6 on the App Store and Google Play Store, its recent user reviews in March 2025 have given it a rating of 2.7. Some users have voiced complaints about various aspects of the product. Read on to discover these complaints, common concerns, and more.

What do Albert users complain about?

Out of hundreds of user reviews published in early 2025, here are some of the biggest frustrations shared:

  • Hard to cancel: Dozens of users report that canceling their accounts or subscriptions is confusing and difficult, with some saying it's nearly impossible.
  • Unwanted charges: Many mention being charged fees without consent, even after attempting to cancel, or being billed for services they didn't use.
  • Poor customer service: Several users express frustration over the lack of responsive support, citing difficulties in reaching assistance when needed.
  • Unauthorized withdrawals: Multiple users complain about unexpected withdrawals from their bank accounts without permission or notice.
  • Technical issues: Some report problems with the app, such as trouble linking bank accounts, app freezing, or difficulty accessing features.

Overall, users are most dissatisfied with difficulties in canceling services and unexpected charges.

App reviews talking about Complaint:
"...they make it impossible to close the account, and keep withdrawing money from your account..."
"I have been trying to cancel this for 7 months. They won’t stop charging me over and over..."
"...they make it very difficult to close and cancel your account. Additionally, they try to get you stuck in a neverending revolving loop of borrowing money..."

Scam reports

Even though Albert is a legitimate company, we found 60+ reviews published recently describing the service as scammy (for context, this is out of hundreds we analyzed). About 40 explicitly call the service a “scam”, “fraud”, or “thieves,” while others mention unauthorized charges or hidden fees that made them feel deceived.

Several users express concerns about difficulties in canceling their accounts or stopping unwanted charges, and some worry about identity theft or misuse of their personal information. Many also report issues with customer service, saying it's nearly impossible to reach a real person or get helpful assistance.

The overarching theme is that people feel tricked or financially harmed, often pointing to unwanted subscriptions, surprise fees, and an inability to cancel or resolve issues. Just a heads up if you're considering using Albert—you might want to proceed with caution based on these reports.

App reviews talking about Scam:
"...this app is a scam … they are the worst… do not use this app… they steal your money"
"This app is a scam, I don't know how many times I've told them to close this account..."
"...they make it impossible to cancel your subscription"

Overdraft reports

We found sixteen overdraft-related complaints, most describing unauthorized withdrawals that left their bank accounts overdrawn.

Several users report being unable to cancel subscriptions or close their accounts, with the app continuing to charge fees—even after disabling auto-withdrawals—leading to further overdrafts.

Users also mention that customer support was unhelpful, and that the app kept withdrawing funds even when there was no money, causing overdrafts and negative balances.

App reviews talking about Reported Overdraft:
"...they drew money randomly leaving my bank account in the negatives..."
"...it still would withdrawal, in turn make my checking around go negative..."
"...kept charging me and putting my account I'm the negative..."

What users say on other topics

Positive
1%
Negative
99%
Many users complain about Albert's subscription model, describing it as deceptive and predatory. A recurring theme is that users are charged monthly fees without clear consent or understanding, with some reporting fees as high as $16.99. Several reviews mention being automatically enrolled in subscriptions without explicit approval, leading to unexpected charges. Users express frustration over the lack of transparency regarding costs and the difficulty in canceling subscriptions. The sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with many feeling misled by the app's practices.
App reviews talking about Subscription Model:
"...they’re taking money from me on monthly basis without me subscribing to anything..."
"I am NOT pleased that I had to attach my bank accounts and then I was told it was $16.99 a month..."
"...they activated a subscription on my account WITHOUT my approval to steal money..."