Comparison

Scary Prank vs ScaryPrank

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

Head to head
About

Scary Prank

This app offers a variety of pranks, including a ghost camera that adds spectral images to photos and a ghost detector. It features multiple ghost types and customizable scare timings. Play safely by avoiding use on vulnerable individuals.

Highlights
  • Ghost camera with spectral photo effects
  • Ghost detector simulation
  • Haunted mirror effect
  • Multiple original ghost types
  • Customizable scare timing
  • Variety of mini-games
Features
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Scary Prank: point the camera at a friend, take their photo, and watch a ghost appear beside them, right before it jumps out with a scream. Pick a prank, give the phone to your victim with an innocent line, and a ghost bursts onto the screen with a scream and a shudder of vibration. Then laugh, and tap Again. SEVEN PRANKS • Ghost Camera: "Let me take a photo of you." A ghost develops in the picture, then bursts out. • Ghost Detector: "This app finds ghosts." The radar sweeps, the readings climb… (just for fun: it detects nothing) • Haunted Mirror: "Check your hair in this mirror." A live mirror in an old frame, until it isn't. • Steady Hand Maze: "Bet you can't finish level 3." Drag the dot without touching the walls. • Stare Test: "Stare at the cross for 20 seconds and the colours vanish." It's a real illusion. • Spot the Difference: "Find all five in a minute." • Calm Aquarium: "Watch this, it's so relaxing." TEN ORIGINAL GHOSTS The Grin, Pale Girl, Skull, Hollow Eyes, Demon, Broken Doll, the Jack-o'-Lantern, The Witch and, new for Christmas, horned Krampus and Grim Santa, each with its own scream, sting, growl or bells. Or turn your own photo into a ghost. MAKE IT YOURS Choose the ghost, the sound and when it appears: a surprise moment, or after 5, 10, 20, 30 or 60 seconds. FREE TO PLAY Ghost Camera, Ghost Detector, Haunted Mirror and the maze, three ghosts and two sounds are free, and the two Christmas ghosts are free for everyone until December 26. Watch a short video to try everything for an hour, or get Pro, a one-time purchase that unlocks everything for good: no subscription, no ads. Bought the old Time Controller? Restore it to get Pro. PLAY IT SAFE The scare is a sudden picture with a loud sound. Don't use it on young children, older people, anyone who is pregnant or has a heart condition or epilepsy, or anyone who is driving or on stairs. Privacy: the free version shows ads from Google AdMob; Pro has no ads. No account needed. Camera pictures stay on the screen: nothing is recorded, uploaded or saved.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Video recording of reactions
  • Sudden horror effects
  • Shareable prank videos
  • Multiple game modes
  • Ghost detector simulation
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Scary Prank4 screens
ScaryPrank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScaryPrank at 4.5 against Scary Prank's 3.9. ScaryPrank also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 17). Scary Prank's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Scary Prank sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ScaryPrank sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScaryPrank holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScaryPrank has 1.8K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Scary Prank's written reviews are positive against 86% of ScaryPrank's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scary Prank ships an update monthly, ScaryPrank every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scary Prank versus ScaryPrank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScary PrankScaryPrank
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (17 ratings)4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews86.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings171.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB84 MB
Age rating12+9+
Developer旭 梁Chintan Shah

Customer experience

Scary Prank

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative12.3%

ScaryPrank

All ratings1,835 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.9%

Bugs and requests

Scary Prank

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

1 purchases

Scary Prank

One-time1
  • Scary Prank Pro$1.99
3 purchases

ScaryPrank

One-time3
  • My Replay$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Unlock Levels$1.99

Questions

Is Scary Prank free?
Scary Prank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScaryPrank free?
ScaryPrank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scary Prank or ScaryPrank?
ScaryPrank is rated higher. Scary Prank averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while ScaryPrank averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Scary Prank or ScaryPrank have ads?
Both Scary Prank and ScaryPrank show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scary Prank or ScaryPrank?
Scary Prank ships an update monthly, and ScaryPrank every 5 months. Most recently, Scary Prank was updated on November 10, 2026 and ScaryPrank on November 6, 2026.

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