# Screambox vs Cranked Up

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cranked Up at 84% against Screambox's 17%. Cranked Up also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Screambox's advantage is ratings volume (599 vs 37). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screambox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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.

Cranked Up holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screambox has 599 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Screambox's written reviews are positive against 84% of Cranked Up's.

Screambox ships an update every 5 weeks, Cranked Up every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screambox | Cranked Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (599 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screambox/id1589278221/reviews) | **[4.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cranked-up/id6503046188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **599** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 16.5% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cinedigm](https://appshunter.io/developer/964790507) | [Cranked Up Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747875648) |

## What reviewers say

### Screambox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screambox/id1589278221)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screambox monthly plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Screambox quarterly plan | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Screambox Half yearly plan | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Screambox annually plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Screambox yearly plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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.)

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Cranked Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cranked-up/id6503046188)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cranked Up  Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Cranked Up Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Cranked Up TV - 199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 299 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 399 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 599 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 699 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 1299 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 1499 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screambox free?

Screambox 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, Screambox or Cranked Up?

Cranked Up is rated higher. Screambox averages 3.8 out of 5 from 599 ratings, while Cranked Up averages 4.8 from 37 ratings.

### Do Screambox or Cranked Up have ads?

Screambox shows ads; Cranked Up does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screambox or Cranked Up?

Screambox ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cranked Up every 2 months. Most recently, Screambox was updated on October 13, 2026 and Cranked Up on October 17, 2026.

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