Comparison

ScareNetwork vs Cranked Up

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

Head to head
About

ScareNetwork

This streaming platform offers exclusive original content in paranormal, horror, true crime, and monster genres. Explore documentaries, feature films, series, and podcasts that delve into chilling stories from around the world.

Highlights
  • Original paranormal content
  • Horror documentaries
  • True crime series
  • Monster-themed films
  • Exclusive podcasts
  • Narrative feature films
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ALL THINGS SCARY ScareNetwork.tv is an online streaming platform featuring original Paranormal, Horror, True Crime and Monster content. Original content that you will not find anywhere else. ScareNetwork is producing Documentaries, Narrative Feature Films, Series, Podcasts and much more. Every town in world has a ghost story and our aim is to try and tell them in a way that's never been done before. To access all features and content you can subscribe to ScareNetwork on a monthly or yearly 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. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.scarenetwork.tv/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.scarenetwork.tv/privacy

About

Cranked Up

Stream a curated selection of indie horror films, from modern slashers to grindhouse classics. This service offers exclusive new releases and fan favorites, with a focus on community involvement in content selection.

Highlights
  • Exclusive new horror films
  • Fan favorites and classics
  • Festival picks and foreign films
  • Grindhouse and modern slashers
  • Community curated content
  • Monthly and yearly subscription options
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Cranked Up TV is your go-to streaming service for indie horror. Enjoy a mix of exclusive new films, fan favorites, classics, festival picks, modern slashers, foreign films, grindhouse gems, and more, all selected by the Cranked Up team for you, the horror fan. All hand-curated by the Cranked Up team. Plus, we want to hear from you! As indie horror filmmakers ourselves, we’re excited to involve fans in the curation process and offer a fresh take on horror streaming. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Cranked Up on a monthly or yearly 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: https://www.crankeduptv.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.crankeduptv.com/privacy

Screenshots

ScareNetwork4 screens
Cranked Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cranked Up at free with in-app purchases against ScareNetwork's subscription. Cranked Up also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). ScareNetwork's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. ScareNetwork sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cranked Up sells 11 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

Cranked Up holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of ScareNetwork's written reviews are positive against 84% of Cranked Up's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ScareNetwork versus Cranked Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScareNetworkCranked Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings)4.8 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews84.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2537 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB83 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperScareNetwork.tv L.L.C.Cranked Up Ventures LLC

Customer experience

ScareNetwork

All ratings25 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.8%

Cranked Up

All ratings37 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ScareNetwork

Subscriptions2
  • ScareNetwork Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ScareNetwork Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time7
  • ScareNetwork.tv $0.99$0.99
  • ScareNetwork.tv - $1.99$1.99
  • ScareNetwork.tv - 299$2.99
Show 4 more
  • ScareNetwork.tv $3.99$3.99
  • ScareNetwork.tv - 499$4.99
  • ScareNetwork.tv $5.99$5.99
  • ScareNetwork.tv - $7.99$7.99
11 purchases

Cranked Up

Subscriptions2
  • Cranked Up Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Cranked Up Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time9
  • Cranked Up TV - 199$1.99
  • Cranked Up TV - 299$2.99
  • Cranked Up TV - 399$3.99
Show 6 more
  • Cranked Up TV - 499$4.99
  • Cranked Up TV - 599$5.99
  • Cranked Up TV - 699$6.99
  • Cranked Up TV - 999$9.99
  • Cranked Up TV - 1299$12.99
  • Cranked Up TV - 1499$14.99

Questions

Is ScareNetwork free?
ScareNetwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cranked Up free?
Cranked Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScareNetwork or Cranked Up?
Cranked Up is rated higher. ScareNetwork averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Cranked Up averages 4.8 from 37 ratings.
Do ScareNetwork or Cranked Up have ads?
ScareNetwork shows ads; Cranked Up does not.
Which is updated more often, ScareNetwork or Cranked Up?
ScareNetwork ships an update every 2 months, and Cranked Up every 2 months. Most recently, ScareNetwork was updated on July 3, 2026 and Cranked Up on September 23, 2026.

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