# Pranks vs ScaryPrank

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pranks | ScaryPrank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pranks/id344950241/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scaryprank-scare-ghost-games/id1012933981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | **86.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **2.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Indigo Penguin Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/307462568) | [Chintan Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/690053140) |

## What reviewers say

### Pranks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pranks/id344950241)

This application is designed for users who enjoy playing practical jokes. It provides a platform for friends to engage in lighthearted pranks.

**Highlights:** Play pranks on friends, Entertainment focused, Lighthearted fun

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Funny pranks
- 😄 Entertaining
- 💡 Good ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repeated pranks
- 🤔 Lack of variety
- 🤨 Some pranks not explained well
- 😒 Boring or unoriginal pranks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More pranks
- Easier navigation between pranks
- Ability to choose specific pranks
- Improved prank descriptions


### ScaryPrank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scaryprank-scare-ghost-games/id1012933981)

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.

**Highlights:** Video recording of reactions, Sudden horror effects, Shareable prank videos, Multiple game modes, Ghost detector simulation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Replay | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Levels | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Scary and fun to prank friends
- 😂 Funny to watch reactions
- 🎉 Exciting and thrilling experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
- 🕰️ Repetitive after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Notification messages causing issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
- Unexpected app behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- More variety of scare pranks
- Ability to customize scare effects
- Improved performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pranks free?

Pranks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScaryPrank free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pranks or ScaryPrank?

ScaryPrank is rated higher. Pranks averages 2.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while ScaryPrank averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Pranks or ScaryPrank have ads?

ScaryPrank shows ads; Pranks does not.

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