# Screambox vs PodSips

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PodSips at 100% against Screambox's 17%. PodSips also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Screambox's advantage is ratings volume (599 vs 1). 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 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screambox has 599 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 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screambox | PodSips |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (599 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screambox/id1589278221/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podsips/id6759358203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **599** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 44 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cinedigm](https://appshunter.io/developer/964790507) | [paul wakim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865585044) |

## 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


### PodSips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podsips/id6759358203)

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.

**Highlights:** AI chat with podcast transcripts, Full playback controls, Background audio playback, Personal podcast library, Podcast discovery and recommendations, Cross-episode chat

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PodSips Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| PodSips Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screambox free?

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

### Is PodSips free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screambox or PodSips?

PodSips is rated higher. Screambox averages 3.8 out of 5 from 599 ratings, while PodSips averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Screambox or PodSips have ads?

Screambox shows ads; PodSips does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screambox or PodSips?

Screambox ships an update every 5 weeks, and PodSips monthly. Most recently, Screambox was updated on October 13, 2026 and PodSips on October 5, 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.*