Comparison

Horror vs Screambox

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

Head to head
About

Horror

Transform your photos into terrifying horror masterpieces with a variety of effects. This app draws inspiration from classic and modern horror films to create scary and unsettling images.

Highlights
  • Horror photo effects
  • Vampire and modern horror film influence
  • Transform everyday photos
  • Create terrifying images
Features
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Horror Cam lets you transform your pictures into horror masterpieces! This app has all the “horror” effects you need to turn everyday photos into scary and terrifying pics, heavily influenced by old horror films and current vampire and modern horror flicks.

About

Screambox

Stream a curated selection of horror films, series, and documentaries from the creators of Bloody Disgusting. Experience a diverse range of terror, from obscure classics to new releases, with an updated interface designed for maximum scares.

Highlights
  • Curated horror content
  • Films, series, and documentaries
  • New and classic horror
  • Updated user interface
  • Exclusive content
Features
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Your Nightmares, Now Streaming. From the wicked minds behind Bloody Disgusting, Screambox delivers the most in-depth, diverse horror curation – sure to keep your heart racing in the dead of night. Carefully selected to capture the best of the genre, Screambox’s mix of features, series and documentaries deliver one-of-a-kind content that will keep fans wanting more.Screambox’s new-and-improved UI offers fans a fresh experience and fresh scares – from deep cuts to the newest names in the terror game. Our full Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://www.screambox.com/terms-of-use Our full Privacy Policy can be found here:  https://www.screambox.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Horror4 screens
Screambox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screambox at 3.8 against Horror's 2.7. Screambox also leads on ratings volume (601 vs 6) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). Horror's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Screambox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Horror asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screambox holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screambox has 601 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Horror's written reviews are positive against 17% of Screambox's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Horror versus Screambox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHorrorScreambox
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (6 ratings)3.8 (601 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews16.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6601 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS11.2 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB44 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPanterCinedigm

Customer experience

Horror

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative83.3%

Screambox

All ratings599 ratings
Positive67.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative27.9%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive16.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative75.7%

Bugs and requests

Horror

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Screambox

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch or when trying to play content
  • Subscription issues (unable to upgrade, cancel, or access content)
  • Casting/AirPlay not working properly
  • UI/navigation problems (play button overlapping, unable to scroll, etc.)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more underground/extreme horror movies
  • Improve app stability and performance
  • Develop Apple TV app
  • Allow subscription management (upgrade, cancel, etc.) directly in the app

In-app purchases

None

Horror

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Screambox

Subscriptions5
  • Screambox monthly plan2 variants$6.991 Month
  • Screambox quarterly plan$11.993 Months
  • Screambox Half yearly plan$14.996 Months
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  • Screambox annually plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Screambox yearly plan$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Horror free?
Horror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screambox free?
Screambox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Horror or Screambox?
Screambox is rated higher. Horror averages 2.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Screambox averages 3.8 from 601 ratings.
Do Horror or Screambox have ads?
Screambox shows ads; Horror does not.

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