Screambox vs Slasher Play
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Curated horror content
- Films, series, and documentaries
- New and classic horror
- Updated user interface
- Exclusive content
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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
Slasher Play
This platform offers a dedicated streaming experience for horror enthusiasts in the Middle East and North Africa. It features a curated collection of over 300 titles, including exclusive blockbusters and indie films, with new content added weekly. Enjoy an ad-free, immersive viewing experience designed for the region.
- Dedicated horror streaming
- Curated collection of 300+ titles
- New movies added weekly
- Exclusive blockbusters and indie films
- Ad-free streaming
- Arabic-first relevance and subtitles
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Slasher is the first and only dedicated horror streaming platform built exclusively for the Middle East and North Africa. This isn’t just a "horror section", it is the ultimate Movie WATCHING destination for fans of suspense, mystery, and thrilling storytelling. Step into a world of curated fear with a premium lineup designed for an immersive, focused experience. From global blockbusters to indie cult classics, Slasher delivers pure horror, free from mixed genres and unnecessary distractions. Why Slasher? The Ultimate Selection: Launching with a vault of 300+ titles, featuring exclusive blockbusters and hidden gems you won't find anywhere else. Fresh Scares Weekly: We keep the terror alive with 3 new movie drops and fresh releases every single week. Built for Middle East and North Africa : Arabic-first relevance with multiple subtitle options to ensure the best viewing experience in the region. Discovery-Led: A premium, easy-to-use interface designed to help you find your next nightmare in seconds. App Features: Free to download New movies added weekly Ad-free streaming (Subscription required) Exclusive horror collection Download Slasher today and finally give your dark side a home. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slasher Play at 100% against Screambox's 17%. Slasher Play also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Screambox's advantage is ratings volume (601 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Screambox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Slasher Play asks for nothing beyond the download.
Slasher Play holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screambox has 601 ratings behind it against 2, 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 Slasher Play's.
Screambox ships an update every 5 weeks, Slasher Play weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screambox | Slasher Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (601 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 601 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cinedigm | SCREAM PLAY - FZCO |
Customer experience
Screambox
Slasher Play
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
Slasher Play
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Screambox
- 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
Slasher Play
No in-app purchases
