# Screambox vs Autopsy

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screambox | Autopsy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (556 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screambox/id1589278221/reviews) | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autopsy-horror-tracker/id6772388526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **556** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cinedigm](https://appshunter.io/developer/964790507) | [Tyler Pontius](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772388528) |

## 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


### Autopsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autopsy-horror-tracker/id6772388526)

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:** 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*