# WKIT vs Screambox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WKIT at 86% against Screambox's 17%. WKIT also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Screambox's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (609 vs 15). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

WKIT holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screambox has 609 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of WKIT's written reviews are positive against 17% of Screambox's.

WKIT ships an update every 14 months, Screambox every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WKIT | Screambox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wkit-fm/id605006435/reviews)** | [3.8 (609 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screambox/id1589278221/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **609** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 16.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Zone Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/605006438) | [Cinedigm](https://appshunter.io/developer/964790507) |

## What reviewers say

### WKIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wkit-fm/id605006435)

Stream your favorite classic rock station live from Bangor, submit song requests to DJs, and participate in daily contests. Stay connected to the music and community wherever you are.

**Highlights:** Live stream listening, Song request submission, Daily contest participation, Connect with DJs, Classic rock music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WKIT free?

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

### Is Screambox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WKIT or Screambox?

WKIT is rated higher. WKIT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Screambox averages 3.8 from 609 ratings.

### Do WKIT or Screambox have ads?

Both WKIT and Screambox show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WKIT or Screambox?

WKIT ships an update every 14 months, and Screambox every 5 weeks. Most recently, WKIT was updated on November 1, 2026 and Screambox on November 3, 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.*