# Screambox vs MDF Bands!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MDF Bands! at 100% against Screambox's 17%. MDF Bands! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Screambox's advantage is ratings volume (599 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screambox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. MDF Bands! asks for nothing beyond the download.

MDF Bands! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screambox has 599 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of MDF Bands!'s.

Screambox ships an update every 5 weeks, MDF Bands! every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screambox | MDF Bands! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (599 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screambox/id1589278221/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdf-bands/id6751447808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **599** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 16.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cinedigm](https://appshunter.io/developer/964790507) | [Ron DORN](https://appshunter.io/developer/958759289) |

## 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


### MDF Bands!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdf-bands/id6751447808)

Discover and research bands playing at a specific music festival. Get event schedules, venue details, and band information from various sources. Rate bands, set alerts, and share your plans with friends. Works offline after initial data download.

**Highlights:** Discover and research bands, View event schedules and venues, Rate bands (Must See, Might See, Won't See), Set customizable show alerts, Filter event lists, Share plans with attendees, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screambox free?

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

### Is MDF Bands! free?

MDF Bands! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Screambox or MDF Bands!?

MDF Bands! is rated higher. Screambox averages 3.8 out of 5 from 599 ratings, while MDF Bands! averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Screambox or MDF Bands! have ads?

Screambox shows ads; MDF Bands! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screambox or MDF Bands!?

Screambox ships an update every 5 weeks, and MDF Bands! every 5 days. Most recently, Screambox was updated on October 17, 2026 and MDF Bands! on October 10, 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.*