Comparison

Troma NOW! vs Screamify

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

Head to head
About

Troma NOW!

Access Troma Entertainment's extensive 47-year film library, featuring classic and cult movies. Enjoy curated content with subtitles and special features. Subscribe for full access to this unique collection of independent cinema.

Highlights
  • Extensive Troma film library
  • Curated content
  • Subtitles available
  • Special features
  • Classic and cult movies
  • Independent cinema
Features
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Troma Entertainment's Entire 47 year Library, easily accessible & meticulously curated... featuring as many subtitles & special features as inhumanly possible. Established in 1974 by Yale friends Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, Troma Entertainment is the longest-running independent movie studio in North America, and it's one of the very few genuine brand names in the industry. Troma is worldfamous for producing and distributing classic films such as Kaufman's "The ToxicAvenger", Trey Parker's "Cannibal, the Musical", "Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead", "Class of Nuke 'Em High", Charles Kaufman's "Mother's Day" and "Tromeo & Juliet". Early works of many of today's luminaries can be found in Troma's library of 1000 films, cartoons, TV shows and shorts. Jenna Fischer, Robert De Niro,Dustin Hoffman, Kevin Costner, Fergie, Vincent D'Onofrio, Samuel L. Jackson, James Gunn and Eli Roth are just a few notable Troma alumni. Troma's latest in house productions are "Return to Nuke 'Em High: Volumes 1 & 2". www.twitter.com/lloydkaufman, www.twitter.com/troma_team, www.facebook.com/troma.entertainment To access all features and content you can subscribe to Troma NOW! on a monthly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: http://watch.troma.com/tos Privacy Policy: http://watch.troma.com/privacy

About

Screamify

Explore a curated collection of independent horror films, short movies, and music videos. Discover emerging filmmakers and exclusive content not found on mainstream platforms. Support indie creators and dive into a world of unique scares.

Highlights
  • Independent horror film streaming
  • Short films and music videos
  • Expert critic reviews
  • Support for emerging filmmakers
  • Exclusive content
Features
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Screamify is the ultimate streaming service for indie horror fans. Discover fresh and thrilling short films, feature films, music videos, and expert reviews from top horror critics—all from emerging filmmakers. Whether you're a die-hard horror fan or just looking for your next scare, Screamify brings you the best in independent horror. Support indie creators and immerse yourself in a world of chilling stories you won’t find anywhere else. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Screamify Terms: https://www.screamify.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.screamify.com/privacy

Screenshots

Troma NOW!4 screens
Screamify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Troma NOW! at 5.0 against Screamify's 3.8. Troma NOW! also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 60%) and ads (none vs shown). Screamify's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Troma NOW! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Screamify sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Troma NOW! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Troma NOW! has 141 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Troma NOW!'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Screamify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Troma NOW! ships an update every 4 months, Screamify every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Troma NOW! versus Screamify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTroma NOW!Screamify
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (141 ratings) — better3.8 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews96.9% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings141 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.616.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB71 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTroma Entertainment Inc.,Oh Gosh Yeah Entertainment, LLC

Customer experience

Troma NOW!

All ratings139 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%

Screamify

All ratings21 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Troma NOW!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes on iPhone
  • Unable to watch in full screen

Requested features

2 requests
  • French version of the app
  • More detailed descriptions for different movie versions

Screamify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Troma NOW!

Subscriptions1
  • Troma NOW! Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
10 purchases

Screamify

Subscriptions3
  • Movies7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • All Access$9.991 Month
  • Movies (Welcome Year)1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time7
  • Movie Rental $1.99$1.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Movie Rental $4.99$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Popular Pack$9.99
  • Movie Rental $12.99$12.99
  • Movie Rental $19.99$19.99
  • Whale Pack$49.99

Questions

Is Troma NOW! free?
Troma NOW! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screamify free?
Screamify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Troma NOW! or Screamify?
Troma NOW! is rated higher. Troma NOW! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Screamify averages 3.8 from 21 ratings.
Do Troma NOW! or Screamify have ads?
Screamify shows ads; Troma NOW! does not.
Which is updated more often, Troma NOW! or Screamify?
Troma NOW! ships an update every 4 months, and Screamify every 2 days. Most recently, Troma NOW! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Screamify on October 28, 2026.

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