Comparison

Horror Sci vs Spooky Hours

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

Head to head
About

Horror Sci

Stream a curated selection of horror, science fiction, and fantasy films. Enjoy hand-picked quality movies across these genres in a single entertainment channel. Access a diverse library of cinematic experiences.

Highlights
  • Horror movie collection
  • Science fiction movie collection
  • Fantasy movie collection
  • Curated quality films
  • Single entertainment channel
Features
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Watch the best mashup of horror, science fiction, and fantasy movies, all in one channel. * Horror Movies * Sci-fi Movies * Fantasy Movies * Hand-Picked Quality Films https://horrorscififantasy.com/webtv-v3/privacy-policy https://horrorscififantasy.com/webtv-v3/terms-of-use

About

Spooky Hours

Explore real-life paranormal activities and supernatural encounters through an anthology of chilling short horror films. Each episode is inspired by documented eerie occurrences, offering a spine-tingling journey into the unknown with expert storytelling and atmospheric cinematography.

Highlights
  • Anthology-style horror series
  • Inspired by real paranormal events
  • Atmospheric cinematography
  • Expert storytelling
  • Collection of short films
Features
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Spooky Hours is a chilling and captivating horror series that delves into the realm of real-life paranormal activities and supernatural encounters. This anthology-style series presents a collection of short films, each drawing inspiration from documented and eerie occurrences, making it a spine-tingling journey into the unknown. In "Spooky Hours," viewers are invited to explore the darkest corners of the human experience as they follow individuals who have faced inexplicable and terrifying phenomena. From haunted houses and cursed objects to encounters with ghosts, demons, and otherworldly beings, each episode brings to life a true story that will leave you questioning the boundaries of reality. With a commitment to authenticity and attention to detail, "Spooky Hours" employs a combination of expert storytelling, atmospheric cinematography, and special effects to recreate these unsettling encounters, offering a unique blend of horror and intrigue that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. Spooky Hours is a must-watch for horror enthusiasts and those fascinated by the unexplained. Prepare to be both terrified and mesmerized as you journey through these chilling real-life encounters with the paranormal, leaving you with a lingering sense of unease long after the credits roll. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://spookyhourstv.tv/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

Horror Sci4 screens
Spooky Hours4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Horror Sci at free with in-app purchases against Spooky Hours's subscription. Spooky Hours's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. Horror Sci sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Spooky Hours sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Horror Sci against 4.9 for Spooky Hours. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spooky Hours has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Horror Sci ships an update every 18 months, Spooky Hours every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Horror Sci versus Spooky Hours: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHorror SciSpooky Hours
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings110 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB51 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperThunder Road IncJermaine Joseph

Customer experience

Horror Sci

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Spooky Hours

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Horror Sci

Subscriptions2
  • Horror Sci-Fi Fantasy Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Horror Sci-Fi Fantasy Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
One-time6
  • Purchase video on rent$1.99
  • Purchase video on rent$5.99
  • Purchase video on rent$6.99
Show 3 more
  • Purchase video on rent$7.99
  • Purchase video on rent$8.99
  • Purchase video on rent$9.99
4 purchases

Spooky Hours

Subscriptions2
  • Spooky hours$9.991 Month
  • spooky hours$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • Spooky hours$9.99
  • Spooky hour$99.99

Questions

Is Horror Sci free?
Horror Sci is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spooky Hours free?
Spooky Hours is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Horror Sci or Spooky Hours?
Horror Sci is rated higher. Horror Sci averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Spooky Hours averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Horror Sci or Spooky Hours have ads?
Horror Sci shows ads; Spooky Hours does not.
Which is updated more often, Horror Sci or Spooky Hours?
Horror Sci ships an update every 18 months, and Spooky Hours every 2 months. Most recently, Horror Sci was updated on November 3, 2026 and Spooky Hours on November 3, 2026.

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