Comparison

Cranked Up vs Screamify

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

Head to head
About

Cranked Up

Stream a curated selection of indie horror films, from modern slashers to grindhouse classics. This service offers exclusive new releases and fan favorites, with a focus on community involvement in content selection.

Highlights
  • Exclusive new horror films
  • Fan favorites and classics
  • Festival picks and foreign films
  • Grindhouse and modern slashers
  • Community curated content
  • Monthly and yearly subscription options
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Cranked Up TV is your go-to streaming service for indie horror. Enjoy a mix of exclusive new films, fan favorites, classics, festival picks, modern slashers, foreign films, grindhouse gems, and more, all selected by the Cranked Up team for you, the horror fan. All hand-curated by the Cranked Up team. Plus, we want to hear from you! As indie horror filmmakers ourselves, we’re excited to involve fans in the curation process and offer a fresh take on horror streaming. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Cranked Up on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In-app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.crankeduptv.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.crankeduptv.com/privacy

About

Screamify

This app is a streaming service dedicated to independent horror films, short films, music videos, and reviews. It supports emerging filmmakers and offers a curated selection of chilling content for horror enthusiasts. Discover unique scares not found on mainstream platforms.

Highlights
  • Independent horror film streaming
  • Short films and music videos
  • Expert critic reviews
  • Support for emerging filmmakers
  • Curated chilling content
  • Automatic subscription renewal management
Features
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Screamify is the ultimate streaming service for indie horror fans. Discover fresh and thrilling short films, feature films, music videos, and expert reviews from top horror critics—all from emerging filmmakers. Whether you're a die-hard horror fan or just looking for your next scare, Screamify brings you the best in independent horror. Support indie creators and immerse yourself in a world of chilling stories you won’t find anywhere else. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Screamify Terms: https://www.screamify.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.screamify.com/privacy

Screenshots

Cranked Up4 screens
Screamify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cranked Up at 4.8 against Screamify's 3.9. Cranked Up also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 63%). Screamify's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Cranked Up sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Screamify sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cranked Up holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Cranked Up's written reviews are positive against 63% of Screamify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cranked Up ships an update every 2 months, Screamify every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cranked Up versus Screamify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCranked UpScreamify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (40 ratings) — better3.9 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.616.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB71 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCranked Up Ventures LLCOh Gosh Yeah Entertainment, LLC

Customer experience

Cranked Up

All ratings37 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%

Screamify

All ratings22 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cranked Up

Subscriptions2
  • Cranked Up Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Cranked Up Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time8
  • Cranked Up TV - 199$1.99
  • Cranked Up TV - 299$2.99
  • Cranked Up TV - 499$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Cranked Up TV - 599$5.99
  • Cranked Up TV - 699$6.99
  • Cranked Up TV - 999$9.99
  • Cranked Up TV - 1299$12.99
  • Cranked Up TV - 1499$14.99
10 purchases

Screamify

Subscriptions3
  • Movies7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • All Access$9.991 Month
  • Movies (Welcome Year)1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time7
  • Movie Rental $1.99$1.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Movie Rental $4.99$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Popular Pack$9.99
  • Movie Rental $12.99$12.99
  • Movie Rental $19.99$19.99
  • Whale Pack$49.99

Questions

Is Cranked Up free?
Cranked Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screamify free?
Screamify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cranked Up or Screamify?
Cranked Up is rated higher. Cranked Up averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Screamify averages 3.9 from 22 ratings.
Do Cranked Up or Screamify have ads?
Screamify shows ads; Cranked Up does not.
Which is updated more often, Cranked Up or Screamify?
Cranked Up ships an update every 2 months, and Screamify every 2 days. Most recently, Cranked Up was updated on November 4, 2026 and Screamify on November 4, 2026.

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