Screambox vs PodSips
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
PodSips
Engage with your favorite podcasts like never before. This app allows you to listen to episodes and then chat with an AI that has read the full transcript, providing context-aware answers and summaries. Discover new shows and build a personal library.
- AI chat with podcast transcripts
- Full playback controls
- Background audio playback
- Personal podcast library
- Podcast discovery and recommendations
- Cross-episode chat
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PodSips is a podcast player with a built-in AI chat that lets you have conversations about what you're listening to. Listen to episodes from top podcasts and then ask questions about anything discussed in the episode. PodSips reads the full transcript so you get accurate, context-aware answers, not generic AI responses. KEY FEATURES - Stream and listen to podcast episodes with full playback controls, background audio, and lock screen integration. - Chat with any episode using AI that has read the full transcript. Ask questions, request summaries, or explore topics in depth. - Chat across multiple episodes at once to find connections and compare perspectives across different shows. - Build your personal podcast library and pick up exactly where you left off. - Discover new podcasts through curated recommendations and search. HOW IT WORKS 1. Find a podcast and start listening. 2. Open a chat and ask anything about the episode. 3. Get answers grounded in what was actually said, with references to specific moments. PodSips uses AI to understand podcast transcripts so your conversations are informed by real content, not guesswork. SUBSCRIPTION PodSips offers a free tier with limited AI chats. Subscribe to PodSips Premium for unlimited AI conversations: - Monthly: $6.99/month - Annual: $49.99/year (3-day free trial included) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://podsips.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://podsips.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PodSips at 100% against Screambox's 17%. PodSips also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Screambox's advantage is ratings volume (556 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and PodSips sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PodSips holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screambox has 556 ratings behind it against 1, 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 PodSips's.
Screambox ships an update every 5 weeks, PodSips monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screambox | PodSips |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (556 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 556 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cinedigm | paul wakim |
Customer experience
Screambox
PodSips
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
PodSips
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
PodSips
- PodSips Monthly$6.991 Month
- PodSips Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
