# Screambox vs The Magic Queue

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Magic Queue at none against Screambox's 6. The Magic Queue also leads on ads (none vs shown). Screambox's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.6). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Screambox ships an update every 5 weeks, The Magic Queue every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screambox | The Magic Queue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (556 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screambox/id1589278221/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **556** | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cinedigm](https://appshunter.io/developer/964790507) | [VALEFORCE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888235063) |

## 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


### The Magic Queue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-magic-queue/id6761197781)

**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 The Magic Queue free?

The Magic Queue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Screambox or The Magic Queue have ads?

Screambox shows ads; The Magic Queue does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screambox or The Magic Queue?

Screambox ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Magic Queue every 4 weeks. Most recently, Screambox was updated on October 7, 2026 and The Magic Queue on October 12, 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.*