Comparison

Screambox vs TruBlu

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

Head to head
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

About

TruBlu

Stream gripping crime programs and documentaries featuring prominent personalities in investigation. Explore scams, predator catches, and a variety of true crime content. Subscribe for full access to all features and content.

Highlights
  • Crime programs and documentaries
  • Spearheaded by Chris Hansen
  • Scam and predator investigations
  • Factual streaming network
  • Monthly and yearly subscription options
Features
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TruBlu Factual Streaming Network is home to some of the biggest personalities in crime and investigation. Spearheaded by Chris Hansen, we examine scams, catch predators and bring you a fresh supply of gripping crime programs and documentaries. To access all features and content you can subscribe to TruBlu Factual Streaming Network, LLC on yearly or 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. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://trublu.vhx.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://trublu.vhx.tv/privacy

Screenshots

Screambox4 screens
TruBlu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TruBlu at 85% against Screambox's 17%. TruBlu also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. TruBlu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TruBlu holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 611 and 842 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Screambox's written reviews are positive against 85% of TruBlu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screambox ships an update every 5 weeks, TruBlu every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Screambox versus TruBlu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreamboxTruBlu
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (611 ratings)4.6 (842 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.5% of reviews84.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings611842 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB71 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCinedigmTruBlu Factual Streaming Network, LLC

Customer experience

Screambox

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

TruBlu

All ratings842 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral0.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews362 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative13.5%

User reviews

Screambox

From 611 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎥 Good selection of horror movies
  • 🎥 Freddy's Nightmares is a great addition
  • 🎥 Curated horror content by Barbara Crampton

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🔌 Casting/AirPlay issues
  • 🔍 Lacking Apple TV app
  • 🔒 Subscription issues (unable to upgrade, cancel, or access content)
  • 🤕 Poor user experience (UI, navigation, etc.)

TruBlu

From 842 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great content
  • 🚀 Smooth streaming
  • 💯 Excellent value
  • 🙌 Supportive of Chris Hansen's work
  • 🎥 Variety of true crime shows

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Limited content beyond Takedown with Chris Hansen
  • 🔊 Censored language in paid subscription
  • 🔍 Difficult to find/access account settings

Bugs and 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

TruBlu

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Playback issues when resuming episodes
  • Inconsistent availability of subtitles/captions
  • Billing/subscription management problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • More episodes of Takedown with Chris Hansen
  • Improved organization and filtering of content
  • Ability to skip ahead/rewind easily during playback
  • Offline viewing or download option

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
None

TruBlu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screambox free?
Screambox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TruBlu free?
TruBlu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Screambox or TruBlu?
TruBlu is rated higher. Screambox averages 3.8 out of 5 from 611 ratings, while TruBlu averages 4.6 from 842 ratings.
Do Screambox or TruBlu have ads?
Screambox shows ads; TruBlu does not.
Which is updated more often, Screambox or TruBlu?
Screambox ships an update every 5 weeks, and TruBlu every 2 months. Most recently, Screambox was updated on November 7, 2026 and TruBlu on November 7, 2026.

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