# Scary Prank vs Scary Ghost Prank

The clearest difference is rating: Scary Ghost Prank at 4.6 against Scary Prank's 3.9. Scary Ghost Prank also leads on ratings volume (979 vs 17) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). Scary Prank's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scary Prank sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scary Ghost Prank sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scary Ghost Prank holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scary Ghost Prank has 979 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 85% of Scary Ghost Prank's.

Scary Prank ships an update monthly, Scary Ghost Prank every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scary Prank | Scary Ghost Prank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-prank-ghost-camera/id508645289/reviews) | **[4.6 (979 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-ghost-prankspirit-radar/id736134792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **979** |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [旭 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/440521178) | [Jorge Gregorio Martin Bello](https://appshunter.io/developer/567988393) |

## What reviewers say

### Scary Prank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-prank-ghost-camera/id508645289)

This app allows you to scare your friends by simulating a normal app that suddenly reveals a scary ghost with a loud scream. It secretly records your victim's reaction via video and audio, allowing you to customize scares with different ghosts, sounds, and timing.

**Highlights:** Hidden face video recording, Customizable scary ghosts and audio, Time-controlled shock events, Simulates normal apps, Records victim's reactions, Pro features for custom videos

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scary Prank Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### Scary Ghost Prank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-ghost-prankspirit-radar/id736134792)

Add realistic ghosts, vampires, aliens, and other supernatural entities to your photos. This app lets you prank friends or create spooky narratives with easy-to-use editing tools and shareable creations.

**Highlights:** Add realistic ghosts and supernatural entities, Vampire, alien, and guardian angel packs, Seamlessly blend effects with original photos, Extensive library of entities, Easy-to-use interface, Share creations on social media

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enjoy the app without banners | $0.99 | one-time |
| Horror Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heads Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Half Figure Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Horror | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Apparitions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scary Score | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Packs&Ads&Watermark | $2.99 | one-time |
| One Time Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Packs and Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for pranking friends
- 👍 Realistic-looking ghosts
- 👍 Lots of customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid content required for full experience
- 🔍 Obvious watermark on edited photos
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 📱 Limited functionality on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited photos
- Forced sharing of edited photos
- Inconsistent performance and crashes

**Requested features**

- More free ghost options
- Ability to resize and position ghosts freely
- Improved realism and variety of ghosts
- Video editing capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scary Prank free?

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

### Is Scary Ghost Prank free?

Scary Ghost Prank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scary Prank or Scary Ghost Prank?

Scary Ghost Prank is rated higher. Scary Prank averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Scary Ghost Prank averages 4.6 from 979 ratings.

### Do Scary Prank or Scary Ghost Prank have ads?

Scary Ghost Prank shows ads; Scary Prank does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scary Prank or Scary Ghost Prank?

Scary Prank ships an update monthly, and Scary Ghost Prank every 3 months. Most recently, Scary Prank was updated on October 25, 2026 and Scary Ghost Prank on October 22, 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.*