# ScareNetwork vs Back My Bracket

The clearest difference is rating: Back My Bracket at 5.0 against ScareNetwork's 4.4. Back My Bracket also leads on ads (none vs shown). ScareNetwork's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScareNetwork sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Back My Bracket sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Back My Bracket holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScareNetwork has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ScareNetwork ships an update every 2 months, Back My Bracket every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 3, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScareNetwork | Back My Bracket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarenetwork/id1575880596/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-my-bracket/id6741537047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 23 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ScareNetwork.tv L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575880598) | [Back My Bracket LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794617189) |

## What reviewers say

### ScareNetwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarenetwork/id1575880596)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScareNetwork Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ScareNetwork Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| ScareNetwork.tv $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ScareNetwork.tv - $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ScareNetwork.tv - 299 | $2.99 | one-time |
| ScareNetwork.tv $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| ScareNetwork.tv - 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| ScareNetwork.tv $5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| ScareNetwork.tv - $7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |


### Back My Bracket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-my-bracket/id6741537047)

Create and manage custom tournament bracket pools with friends. Compete for prizes or bragging rights with flexible entry fees and payout options across various sports.

**Highlights:** Custom bracket pools, Flexible entry fees and payouts, Invite friends and track standings, Support for multiple sports and events, Betting on tournament knowledge, Trusted platform for real stakes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BMB+ VIP | $2.99 | per month |
| BMB+ Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| BMB+ Yearly | $114.99 | per year |
| 50 BMB Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 100 BMB Credits | $16.99 | one-time |
| 250 BMB Credits | $42.99 | one-time |
| 500 BMB Credits | $84.99 | one-time |
| 1000 BMB Credits | $169.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScareNetwork free?

ScareNetwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Back My Bracket free?

Back My Bracket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ScareNetwork or Back My Bracket?

Back My Bracket is rated higher. ScareNetwork averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Back My Bracket averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ScareNetwork or Back My Bracket have ads?

ScareNetwork shows ads; Back My Bracket does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScareNetwork or Back My Bracket?

ScareNetwork ships an update every 2 months, and Back My Bracket every 5 months. Most recently, ScareNetwork was updated on July 3, 2026 and Back My Bracket on June 10, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*