# Shudder: Horror & Thrillers — user reviews > 501 indexed App Store user reviews of Shudder by AMC Networks Inc., rated 4.40/5 from 15,122 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shudder-horror-and-thrillers/id919790315/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shudder-horror-and-thrillers/id919790315.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 10,924 · 4★ 1,993 · 3★ 619 · 2★ 316 · 1★ 1,270 ## What do users think of Shudder? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Great content selection - 👍 Excellent for horror fans - 💡 Unique original programming - 🚀 Fast streaming - 👍 Affordable subscription **Cons** - 🐛 Glitchy app performance - 🔍 Limited search functionality - 🔍 Inconsistent content availability - 🔍 Lack of closed captions - 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes or freezes - Subscription issues (double charges, unable to cancel) - Playback issues (buffering, restarting from beginning) - Syncing issues across devices **Most requested features** - Improved search and filtering options - Resume playback from where you left off - Ability to cast to TV devices - Closed captions on all content - Better account management tools ## Newest reviews (19 of 501) ### 2/5 — App crashes and mid selection *2026-08-15, version 9.3.2(1363)* The app crashes non stop on iPhone 17 and the selection is mid without more mainstream selections. B and C movies aren’t enough. ### 2/5 — STOP LOGGING ME OUT *2026-07-19, version 9.3.2(1363)* App was better when it lost the language and did log you out every day ### 2/5 — Stop logging me out *2026-07-11, version 9.3.2(1363)* It was better when the language was listed ### 2/5 — Pretty poor functionality *2026-06-28, version 9.3.2(1363)* Reviews rarely show up, took ages for time and battery status to be removed from the top of the movie and now I can’t search? ### 3/5 — Logging In *2026-06-25, version 9.3.2(1363)* I have to log into the App on my appleTV about once a month or so and just wanted to comment that I find this mildly annoying. Is there anything you can do to change this? ### 2/5 — Tsk tsk *2026-06-10, version 8.5.0 (1295)* Raise subscription to $9.99 and still cancel Joe Bob?!? Get out of here. ### 2/5 — Log in with browser *2026-06-07, version 8.5.0 (1295)* The app doesn’t have a full keyboard with letter, only numbers. So when you try to log in on the tv, it doesn’t work. Also the tv app is hard to log into as well. Makes it hard to like this app when you can’t use it. Needs work. ### 2/5 — Great Content with Lousy App *2026-05-31, version 8.5.0 (1295)* Shudder has a small but excellent collection of 100% horror content. This is a review of the app—not the content (which is worth using the lousy app). The app that plays the content on my Apple TV frequently logs me out and requires the usual annoying login process. This has been a problem for years that they haven't addressed. The addition of downloadable content is welcome but poorly implemented on the IOS app. Movies will delete themselves if you close the app before you finish the movie. Compared to other streaming platforms I use, Shudder is the most frustrating app in spite of its fantastic content. ### 2/5 — great service, bad app updates *2026-05-15, version 8.5.0 (1295)* stupid tv app keeps logging me out. super annoying ### 3/5 — Wish it was Better *2026-05-14, version 8.5.0 (1295)* I love this app don’t get me wrong! I love that there’s something like this out there for horror fans but that being said, I wish there was more classic/popular horror movies! I find more horror movies on Tubi than I do on Shudder, and it’s getting kinda boring, I lend my account to a couple of friends and family so they can try it out and no one like it saying there’s not much to watch, but also don’t get me wrong there’s some hidden gems and bangers! But there’s a lot more of cheap. I just wish I can see like some SCREAM movies, Chucky, Friday the 13th, the Ring, etc etc something that’ll grab people’s attention! I don’t wanna unsubscribe yet hoping it’ll get better but in 3months I only watched like 1 movie on shudder and like 30 on Tubi, I just wished it was better ### 2/5 — Annoying app issues *2026-05-05* The movies when you can get the app to work are amazing, gruesome, spooky and eerie. When the app has other ideas, it removes everything from the Home Screen, I had my subscription renewed but movies were still locked and I couldn’t watch them because apparently I didn’t have a subscription ( my bank account said otherwise) and when just browsing for something to watch, it closes itself completely. ### 3/5 — No support for Apple Vision Pro *2026-04-28, version 8.5.0 (1295)* I watch all content on my Apple Vision Pro, as nothing beats the simulated 100ft screen. Thus, streaming apps that lack support for AVP 2+ years after release are dead to me. ### 2/5 — Does this warrant the price *2026-04-18, version 8.5.0 (1295)* Pricing has gotten out of control. 5-15 dollar a year increase consistently every year. I started in 2021, passing in 2026. Might come back when price matches service instead of constant price hikes. ### 1/5 — Absolute trash *2026-04-11, version 8.5.0 (1295)* Shudder's LOVELY new update won't even let you LOG IN. Ditch the app atp, just use HBO Max or Tubi ### 1/5 — Cant even use the tv app when i have paid *2026-04-04, version 7.0.1 (1206)* Shudder’s horrible updates prompt my account signed in on my tv to make me pay for another subscription while I have been subscribed for monthly basis. This app can be a huge Waste of money for people who actually care about horror movies. Its stuff like this that makes Moving back to physical media alot less stressful & unregretted. Update your apps to work, theres seriously no reason for this to happen ### 3/5 — Broken App *2026-03-27, version 7.0.1 (1206)* I recently subscribed and had no issues intill the most recent update. The app is almost unusable constantly signing me out and constantly not loading or it completely stops streaming. The biggest issue for me is no movie info no cast info no director info no language info and no country info. Also there is absolutely no customer service contact info just a bunch of useless guides. I will be canceling next month if not resolved. ### 1/5 — Terrible UI and sign in process *2026-03-23, version 7.0.1 (1206)* While other streaming apps only require you to sign in once, with Shudder you're kicked out of your account every single time you switch out of the app on tv. The new UI is terrible, name of the movies are missing in a lot of the titles, and your top 10 only goes up to 6?? Maybe it is worth the $8 per month, but it's def very frustrating to use ### 1/5 — Horrible movie app *2026-03-22, version 7.0.1 (1206)* Spend your money elsewhere ### 2/5 — How could they make it worse? *2026-03-21, version 7.0.1 (1206)* This app has always been awful, yet somehow they took it to a new low. Now, movies have even shorter descriptions, they don’t tell you the language, nor country of origin, and I have to pull out my phone to know anything about the movies on here. We pay for a subscription, and effectively never watch anything on it anymore because discovery is too many steps harder. Collections are now all fire-y looking, and one is indistinguishable from the other. Less information than ever, too. The app was awful in its previous incarnation, mind you, but I’d take that over the latest version in a heartbeat. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App is broken *2026-08-18, version 10.1.1 (1384)* App will refresh the login page while typing out my details. I tried to submit a ticket on their site but the submit button was blocked my their stupid AI chat bot ### 1/5 — Don’t bother if you want to cast *2026-08-07, version 9.3.2(1363)* This lame app will cast to your tv… but without any sound. Also they have no app for LG tvs. Joke company 🤡 ### 1/5 — Who cares if you can’t watch *2026-07-03, version 9.3.2(1363)* I don’t care about the library, the app will not let you back out of a movie once you’ve started. Since these movies suck, you need to do this. But this app is so poorly developed you can’t. What a bumbling, inept organization. You will never get my money ### 1/5 — Cant Login *2026-06-07, version 8.5.0 (1295)* Whenever I go to login it takes me through the sign up screen- probably just gonna cancel ### 1/5 — FIX LOG IN PROBLEM NOW! *2026-06-06, version 8.5.0 (1295)* I’m sure I’m not the only one with the problem the major issue of having trouble logging into y’all’s account With our email and password. Which all of us haven’t had any problems before up until recently. So I advise and suggest to y’all to fix the goddamn problem and cater to your customer to make us happy. ### 1/5 — lol the price *2026-06-04, version 8.5.0 (1295)* all of a sudden the price goes up and they have “plans” which include ads + ad free 🤣 bye!! ### 1/5 — Great Service, Awful App *2026-05-28, version 8.5.0 (1295)* I am having to unsubscribe from the service, which I really like, because the app is basically unusable. Constantly drops wifi even when no other video app of mine is having an issue, disconnects repeatedly while trying to cast to my TV and prevents me from casting with anything else until I hard restart my TV (again, something none of my other streaming apps do), never remembers where I was in a movie if I have to pause and return to it later, etc. Makes me sad, as I do love the film selection, but these issues make it completely useless to me. ### 1/5 — Will not let me log in *2026-05-26, version 8.5.0 (1295)* The app logged me out and will not let me log back in. Every single time I try to type in my email, the app resets and stops me from proceeding ### 1/5 — Terrible Experience *2026-04-27, version 8.5.0 (1295)* Web streaming quality is 480 maybe 720. The ios app wont even let me login, the login screen refreshes before I can put in my credentials. A failing service in every aspect… terrible tech stack all around. ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-04-26, version 8.5.0 (1295)* I paid for the subscription, all content had a lock icon on it and made me pay a second time, still wouldn’t play after i did so. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Must have app *2026-03-29, version 7.0.1 (1206)* I am a huge horror movie fan. I do remember one day in school. I was on my iPad browsing for streaming services that have horror movies. I came up on a movie called the Texas chainsaw massacre, that came out in 1974, I downloaded the app shutter, when I came across it, I tried it out, everything works fine, no bugs, and no glitches whatsoever on my iPad, But I also love the Grindhouse era from the 60s and 70s, I would also love to see a Grindhouse section on shutter, and I would also love to see. I would also love to have the shot on video section, and I would also love to see some shorts here on shutter, But my favorite movie that I’ve been enjoying here on shutter, it is the sadness, it is extreme, but I like it, I would also love to see an extreme underground horror collection here on shutter, you guys do a pretty good job, keep it up and keep going But the one problem, is that there’s no audio descriptions, but I also love to watch shutter TV here on the app and there’s a movie that would also love to see on shutter called the burning moon, so keep adding more movies and keep it up, Shutter, forever, ### 5/5 — dbsnyc *2026-03-20, version 7.0.1 (1206)* Between the cancellation of TLDI and the new app interface, my very favorite streaming service that airs in my home 24/7 got a 1-star review from me last week. After having spent a little more time acclimating as I’m admittedly averse to change, I’m now prepared to give it the review it deserves. Realistically, due to navigation and streaming issues, the aforementioned cancellation of Joe Bob and the fact that I can’t get any information about a title - including what language it’s in - until I begin watching it, my rating should be 3 stars at best. That said, Shudder has all the content I want in one place, and I’m consistently inspired to watch movies I wouldn’t ordinarily think to watch but do simply because I enjoy an overwhelming percentage of what Shudder has to offer. I remain concerned that this long overdue and ultimately disappointing app update is a move to roll Shudder and its subscribers onto AMC+. I’ve had AMC+ and all I watched was the Shudder content - and I need the live channel that comes only with a subscription directly to Shudder - so I hope I’m wrong. My one additional pain point is the 3-4 minute commercials that now air between every film on the live channel. I don’t mind watching credits. I don’t mind watching trailers for new releases. I do mind watching trailers for AMC+ titles as well as Shudder titles I’ve seen several dozen times (I mean the films, not the ads, but the statement is true of both). Previously, Shudder aired one 3-4 minute commercial per month max and only between the first and second films on TLDI. Now they’re airing the same commercials and haven’t even removed the “Stay Tuned for More Joe Bob” verbiage from the upper left corner of the screen. That’s super lazy and thanks for continually rubbing in the cancellation of Joe Bob. I still love Shudder though. And finally being able to pause/rewind/fast-forward on the live channel - which now has a guide! - is a game changer. ### 5/5 — About to drop Netflix... *2026-03-16, version 7.0.1 (1206)* ...because all I watch is Shudder for less than half the price...and unlike Netflix, Shudder is constantly improving, constantly adding new titles, from big mainstream blockbusters to obscure titles I haven’t seen in decades. Better, they actually do pay attention to their title request forms. I know because they have obtained more than two dozen of my requests, most of which were not widely known or readily available...too many and too quickly fulfilled to be coincidence. Also, very quick, very polite customer support. I host a horror podcast, so I watch a minimum of 3-4 horror movies a week. True, I sometimes turn to Amazon Prime or one of the free streaming services like Tubi or Popcornflix, but 90% of the time, my go-to is Shudder. Is there a catch? If you’re deaf, yes. They still have a ways to go on captioning their films. They’ve come a long way to accomplishing this, but they need to target 100% compliance. My 5-star is a good faith vote in that I have seen such a big improvement over the past couple of years that I believe they will...sooner than later, I’m hoping. Besides that the only thing I worry about is when they realize they are way-undercharging for their services and hike their rates. Yes. They’re that good. If you love horror, there is no reason not to pay the equivalent of a cheaper Starbucks coffee for an entire month of more horror than anybody could possibly watch...even me. ***Still love Shudder's content, but the update is the worst--one line descriptions for the movies, no director or stars listed and worst of all, no trailers. I honestly don't see any improvement at all. Which they would return to their former interface. ### 5/5 — Anyone else not a fan of the new update *2026-03-15, version 7.0.0 (1174)* I’m an avid Shudder user/fan, so they’d have to REALLY eff up for me to downgrade my rating (PLEASE keep existing Shudder !!!), but I so far am not a fan of this new update. First time opening the app on my computer after the update, it was relentlessly glitchy!!!!! In multiple very frustrating different ways. After the glitches finally for whatever reason worked themselves out, even then, I just feel they layout is a really boring copy of Netflix. Which grosses me out. Just not lovin it. I feel like y’all can come up with something more creative! (Still BIG HEART y’all!) ### 5/5 — So awesome! *2026-03-09, version 7.0.0 (1174)* Greats movies and shows, love the new update I can airplay it to my tv which is awesome since there is no app on my ps5 ### 5/5 — New update! *2026-03-07, version 7.0.0 (1174)* This is so much better than what it used to be. Thank the lawd I have been using shudder for years and my only annoyance was the u.i, with no continue watching or anything I’d have to one remember what I was watching and two search for it, but even then the search system was so bad it wouldn’t pull it up so you had to manually go through every movie. ### 5/5 — Beautiful!! *2026-03-05, version 7.0.0 (1174)* Been using shudder for years and loved it and now the new update.. holy hellhounds it’s beautiful! I love it! Well done shudder!! Sooo happy! Bring on the horror!!! 🙌🙌🙌😈😈😈😈 ### 5/5 — Horror Fan *2026-01-03, version 4.0.51 (750)* Best thing about this streaming app is shudder tv feature for when I don’t want too look for a movie to watch there is always something good playing 24/7 👍 ### 5/5 — A Worthwhile Subscription *2025-12-04, version 4.0.51 (750)* This service constantly adds all sorts of movies and has a yearly option that is affordable. The only subscription I don’t think of stopping these days. ### 5/5 — Free Trials Are Scams *2025-07-08, version 4.0.46 (715)* I was charged $97 for a free trial, even after I cancelled before the rebill date. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*