# Scream The Game vs Rug Burn

The clearest difference is rating: Rug Burn at 5.0 against Scream The Game's 3.7. Rug Burn also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). Scream The Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (166 vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rug Burn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scream The Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rug Burn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scream The Game has 166 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scream The Game ships an update every 6 months, Rug Burn every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scream The Game | Rug Burn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scream-the-game/id6445820145/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rug-burn/id6740185423/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **166** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goliath BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/663801181) | [Christopher Engelsma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280470567) |

## What reviewers say

### Scream The Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scream-the-game/id6445820145)

This app enhances a cooperative real-time board game by featuring Ghost Face's voice. Players must work together to complete game objectives before time runs out, while Ghost Face taunts and stalks them. The app offers adjustable difficulty and language settings for a more intense experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time cooperative gameplay, Interactive Ghost Face voice calls, Adjustable difficulty modes, Customizable language settings, Tense and fast-paced experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 👻 Great Ghostface interactions
- 🎥 Exciting and fast-paced gameplay
- 🎉 Enjoyable for family and friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. Ghostface not calling, app crashing)
- 🕰️ Repetitive setup (having to re-enter player names/photos each game)
- 🔊 Volume/audio issues (quiet voice, missing sound effects)
- 🤔 Unbalanced difficulty (normal mode too easy, hard mode too hard)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Ghostface not calling at all in certain game modes
- Incorrect difficulty settings (normal/hard mode swapped)
- Issues with volume and audio playback

**Requested features**

- Save player profiles to avoid repeated setup
- Add more locations/interactions beyond just high school and Macher house
- Provide more customization options (e.g. timer, difficulty settings)
- Improve Ghostface's call frequency and threat variety


### Rug Burn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rug-burn/id6740185423)

A puzzle game where players extinguish fires on rugs. Strategically manage water resources to put out flames and solve challenges.

**Highlights:** Fire extinguishing gameplay, Rug-based puzzles, Water resource management, Challenging levels, Intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scream The Game free?

Scream The Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rug Burn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scream The Game or Rug Burn?

Rug Burn is rated higher. Scream The Game averages 3.7 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Rug Burn averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Scream The Game or Rug Burn have ads?

Neither Scream The Game nor Rug Burn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scream The Game or Rug Burn?

Scream The Game ships an update every 6 months, and Rug Burn every 2 days. Most recently, Scream The Game was updated on October 28, 2026 and Rug Burn on October 24, 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.*