Comparison

ScaryPrank vs iTHUMP/Toxic+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ScaryPrank

This app records friends and family reacting to sudden horror effects while they are focused on a game. Capture their scared moments on video to share with others. It's designed for lighthearted fun and pranks.

Highlights
  • Video recording of reactions
  • Sudden horror effects
  • Shareable prank videos
  • Multiple game modes
  • Ghost detector simulation
Features
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▶ FUN REACTION & PRANK EXPERIENCE ◀ Enjoy a fun and interactive prank-style experience with your friends and family!
This app creates surprising moments while recording reactions with full awareness and consent. Capture genuine reactions, laugh together, and share memorable moments safely. ▶ HOW IT WORKS ◀ 1. Start the app and choose a game mode 2. Inform your friends that the session may be recorded 3. Hand over the device and let them engage with the activity 4. A surprise moment appears during gameplay 5. Capture and replay the reaction video 6. Share the fun moments with friends ▶ FEATURES ◀ * Record video reactions during gameplay * Multiple interactive modes * Simple and easy-to-use interface * Share videos with friends and family ▶ IMPORTANT ◀ * This app records video and audio during use * Please ensure all participants are aware and have given consent before recording * Recordings are stored locally on your device * You can delete videos anytime ▶ FEEDBACK ◀ If you enjoy the app, please rate us on the App Store. Your support helps us improve!

About

iTHUMP/Toxic+

This app offers two powerful tools for magicians and mentalists. It functions as a remote viewing device and a secret thumper, enabling discreet communication between devices. It also includes a versatile magic calculator for number forcing, book tests, and data lookups.

Highlights
  • Remote viewing device
  • Secret thumper for vibrations
  • Number forcing calculator
  • Book tests and data lookups
  • Customizable lists and backgrounds
  • Standalone functionality
  • Multi-device connectivity (Bluetooth/WiFi)
Features
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iTHUMP has two versatile tools for magicians and mentalists in one powerful app updated for iOS18. iTHUMP is a remote viewing device for TOXIC+ and can also be used as a secret thumper to send vibrations from Apple Watch to iPhone, iPhone to Apple Watch, iPhone to iPhone, iPhone to iPad or iPad to iPhone. Toxic+, is the original and most powerful Magic Calculator. A number forcing tool that mirrors all entry and results to the magician's Apple Watch, iThump interface, Bluetooth earpiece, Bluetooth display or stand alone peeks. You can perform many different types of number forces, book tests as well as lookups from up to 20 custom lists. Multiple Birthdates, Celebrities, Special days, Zodiac and Chinese star signs, Magic Squares, ACAAN and lots of data can be derived from the information being input. I'm sure you will find many uses in your magical and mentalist effects. You can create and import in your own background graphics or screenshots so you can make it can look exactly the way you want it to. The majority of it features can also be used stand alone so don't worry if you don't have an Apple Watch or a second device. ONLY FOR MAGICIANS ****Menus are in English only **** You can customise most outputs to your own language. Internet not required for normal use. When using multiple devices connection is achieved via Bluetooth and/or WiFi. You can use BlueTooth alone and/or connect to the same WiFi network. Apart from being a remote interface for TOXIC+, iThump can be used to send vibrations, playing cards, zenner cards, colours, and short text messages as well as text to speech voice messages. You can create a custom list of frequently used messages or use the keyboard for one off texts. Optional interfaces for Prevision, Cesaral CUPP, UTP & UWP, Bluetooth BLE devices, WikiTest, Earworm, Inject, Flitch, PeekSmith 1, 2, 2B & 3, Oblivious notifier, SCI, Sigaba, Bluetooth remotes, Motherboard, Glyphs and Pitata Time Hacker via In-App Purchase. Included interfaces for Apple Watch, Bluetooth earpieces, The Stranger, Nexus, Diverter, DFB-X, Lumen, Hybrid Watches, David Penn’s Pi and a handy Cryptext and Sigaba converter. Install on as many of your own Apple devices as you like. See our website for full features and instructions. Please Note: TV & YouTube rights are reserved. Please contact support for written permission prior to use. Charges apply.

Screenshots

ScaryPrank4 screens
iTHUMP/Toxic+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScaryPrank at Free against iTHUMP/Toxic+'s $59.99. ScaryPrank also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 40). iTHUMP/Toxic+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ScaryPrank is free to download; iTHUMP/Toxic+ costs $59.99 up front. ScaryPrank sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and iTHUMP/Toxic+ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTHUMP/Toxic+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScaryPrank has 1.8K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of ScaryPrank's written reviews are positive against 98% of iTHUMP/Toxic+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScaryPrank ships an update every 5 months, iTHUMP/Toxic+ every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
ScaryPrank versus iTHUMP/Toxic+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScaryPrankiTHUMP/Toxic+
PriceFree — better$59.99
Rating4.5 (1.8K ratings)4.9 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews98.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better40
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB40 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperChintan ShahIan Pidgeon

Customer experience

ScaryPrank

All ratings1,835 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.9%

iTHUMP/Toxic+

All ratings40 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%

User reviews

ScaryPrank

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Scary and fun to prank friends
  • 😂 Funny to watch reactions
  • 🎉 Exciting and thrilling experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
  • 🕰️ Repetitive after a while

iTHUMP/Toxic+

From 40 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Incredible versatility and possibilities
  • 🚀 Powerful functionality for magic/mentalism
  • 👍 Excellent customer service and support
  • 💡 Innovative and genius app design
  • 💰 Great value for money

Room to improve

  • ❓ Not user-friendly for some
  • 📚 Unclear instructions for beginners
  • 🤯 Overwhelming customization options initially

Bugs and requests

ScaryPrank

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notification messages causing issues
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices
  • Unexpected app behavior after updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • More variety of scare pranks
  • Ability to customize scare effects
  • Improved performance on older devices

iTHUMP/Toxic+

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ScaryPrank

One-time3
  • My Replay$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Unlock Levels$1.99
5 purchases

iTHUMP/Toxic+

One-time5
  • iTHUMP - Bluetooth Interface$14.99
  • Pitata TH IAP$20.99
  • iTHUMP - BT Remote Interface$24.99
Show 2 more
  • iTHUMP - CUPP Interface$49.99
  • iThump - Prevision Interface$99.99

Questions

Is ScaryPrank free?
ScaryPrank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iTHUMP/Toxic+ free?
iTHUMP/Toxic+ costs $59.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ScaryPrank or iTHUMP/Toxic+?
iTHUMP/Toxic+ is rated higher. ScaryPrank averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while iTHUMP/Toxic+ averages 4.9 from 40 ratings.
Do ScaryPrank or iTHUMP/Toxic+ have ads?
ScaryPrank shows ads; iTHUMP/Toxic+ does not.
Which is updated more often, ScaryPrank or iTHUMP/Toxic+?
ScaryPrank ships an update every 5 months, and iTHUMP/Toxic+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, ScaryPrank was updated on November 2, 2026 and iTHUMP/Toxic+ on November 2, 2026.

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