Comparison

Screambox vs Autopsy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Curated horror content
  • Films, series, and documentaries
  • New and classic horror
  • Updated user interface
  • Exclusive content
Features
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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

About

Autopsy

This platform is a social network and movie-logging app designed for horror film enthusiasts. It allows users to rate movies with specialized genre sliders, organize their watch history with specific tags, and connect with a community that shares their taste in terror.

Highlights
  • Specialized genre sliders for rating horror films
  • Hyper-specific tagging by subgenre and tropes
  • Chronological watch history log
  • Follow friends and horror creators
  • Discover users with similar tastes
  • Customizable tier lists and ranked stacks
  • Smart watchlists with subgenre sorting
  • Spoiler-free boundary trigger alerts
Features
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Autopsy is the ultimate social network and movie-logging platform built exclusively for horror fans. Whether you're a die-hard gorehound, a casual found-footage fanatic, or a defender of obscure retro slashers, Autopsy is your digital diary for everything that goes bump in the night. Stop wrestling with generic 5-star scales on mainstream movie apps. Autopsy lets you dissect cinema through a dedicated horror lens, rank your favorite franchises, and connect with a community that shares your exact taste in terror. Log & Dissect Deep-Dive Ratings: Rate horror films using specialized genre sliders. Score movies based on Gore/Splatter Factor, Jump Scare Intensity, Atmosphere/Dread, and the campy "Fun" Factor. Hyper-Specific Tagging: Organize your watch history by subgenre (Cosmic, Folk Horror, Psychological, Slasher, Body Horror) and key tropes (Final Girl, Found Footage, Twist Ending, Practical Effects). Your Digital Diary: Keep a chronological log of everything you watch. Note how you watched it, from streaming platforms to midnight theater releases. Connect & Follow Join the Horde: Follow friends, popular horror creators, and fellow cinephiles to see what they are watching and reviewing in real-time. Taste Matcher: Discover your "Horror Twins"—other users who share your exact sensibilities—so you always know whose reviews to trust. Discuss & Debated: Leave comments on reviews, debate ending theories, and share your raw, spoiler-free reactions straight from the couch. Rank & Track Custom Tier Lists: Instantly generate and share visual tier lists or ranked stacks. Finally settle the score on which Halloween or Scream sequel reigns supreme. Smart Watchlists: Never forget a recommendation. Keep a master watchlist of every horror film you need to tackle next, sorted by subgenre. Custom Boundary Triggers: Set personal filters to get spoiler-free alerts on specific content boundaries (like animal harm or extreme body horror) before you press play. Step out of the mainstream and into the dark. Download Autopsy today and join the ultimate horror community.By subscribing, you agree to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Screambox4 screens
Autopsy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Autopsy at none against Screambox's 6. Autopsy also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (33% vs 17%). Screambox's advantage is ratings volume (556 vs 5). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Autopsy holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screambox has 556 ratings behind it against 5, 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 33% of Autopsy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screambox ships an update every 5 weeks, Autopsy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Screambox versus Autopsy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreamboxAutopsy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (556 ratings)4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings556 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB59 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCinedigmTyler Pontius

Customer experience

Screambox

All ratings556 ratings
Positive66.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative75.4%

Autopsy

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

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

Autopsy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Screambox

Subscriptions5
  • 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
None

Autopsy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screambox free?
Screambox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Autopsy free?
Autopsy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Screambox or Autopsy?
Autopsy is rated higher. Screambox averages 3.7 out of 5 from 556 ratings, while Autopsy averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Screambox or Autopsy have ads?
Both Screambox and Autopsy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Screambox or Autopsy?
Screambox ships an update every 5 weeks, and Autopsy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screambox was updated on September 23, 2026 and Autopsy on September 20, 2026.

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