Pranks vs ScaryPrank
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pranks
This application is designed for users who enjoy playing practical jokes. It provides a platform for friends to engage in lighthearted pranks.
- Play pranks on friends
- Entertainment focused
- Lighthearted fun
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Love playing pranks on your friends? Download Pranks!
ScaryPrank
This app records friends and family reacting to sudden horror effects while they are focused on a game. Capture their scared moments on video to share with others. It's designed for lighthearted fun and pranks.
- Video recording of reactions
- Sudden horror effects
- Shareable prank videos
- Multiple game modes
- Ghost detector simulation
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▶ FUN REACTION & PRANK EXPERIENCE ◀ Enjoy a fun and interactive prank-style experience with your friends and family! This app creates surprising moments while recording reactions with full awareness and consent. Capture genuine reactions, laugh together, and share memorable moments safely. ▶ HOW IT WORKS ◀ 1. Start the app and choose a game mode 2. Inform your friends that the session may be recorded 3. Hand over the device and let them engage with the activity 4. A surprise moment appears during gameplay 5. Capture and replay the reaction video 6. Share the fun moments with friends ▶ FEATURES ◀ * Record video reactions during gameplay * Multiple interactive modes * Simple and easy-to-use interface * Share videos with friends and family ▶ IMPORTANT ◀ * This app records video and audio during use * Please ensure all participants are aware and have given consent before recording * Recordings are stored locally on your device * You can delete videos anytime ▶ FEEDBACK ◀ If you enjoy the app, please rate us on the App Store. Your support helps us improve!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScaryPrank at 86% against Pranks's 36%. ScaryPrank also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6). Pranks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. ScaryPrank sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pranks asks for nothing beyond the download.
ScaryPrank holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pranks has 44K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Pranks's written reviews are positive against 86% of ScaryPrank's.
| Parameter | Pranks | ScaryPrank |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (44K ratings) | 4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | 86.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 44K — better | 1.8K |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 2.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Indigo Penguin Limited | Chintan Shah |
Customer experience
Pranks
ScaryPrank
User reviews
Pranks
From 44K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Funny pranks
- 😄 Entertaining
- 💡 Good ideas
Room to improve
- 🐛 Repeated pranks
- 🤔 Lack of variety
- 🤨 Some pranks not explained well
- 😒 Boring or unoriginal pranks
ScaryPrank
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Scary and fun to prank friends
- 😂 Funny to watch reactions
- 🎉 Exciting and thrilling experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
- 🕰️ Repetitive after a while
Bugs and requests
Pranks
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- More pranks
- Easier navigation between pranks
- Ability to choose specific pranks
- Improved prank descriptions
ScaryPrank
Reported bugs
3 issues- Notification messages causing issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
- Unexpected app behavior after updates
Requested features
3 requests- More variety of scare pranks
- Ability to customize scare effects
- Improved performance on older devices
In-app purchases
Pranks
No in-app purchases
ScaryPrank
- My Replay$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Unlock Levels$1.99
Questions
Is Pranks free?
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