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

Explore a curated collection of independent horror films, short movies, and music videos. Discover emerging filmmakers and exclusive content not found on mainstream platforms. Support indie creators and dive into a world of unique scares.

Highlights
  • Independent horror film streaming
  • Short films and music videos
  • Expert critic reviews
  • Support for emerging filmmakers
  • Exclusive content
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 3.5. Cranked Up also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 57%). Screamify's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Screamify asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cranked Up holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Cranked Up's written reviews are positive against 57% of Screamify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cranked Up ships an update every 2 months, Screamify every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cranked Up versus Screamify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCranked UpScreamify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (37 ratings) — better3.5 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.616.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB69 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 ratings17 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Cranked Up

Subscriptions2
  • Cranked Up Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Cranked Up Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time9
  • Cranked Up TV - 199$1.99
  • Cranked Up TV - 299$2.99
  • Cranked Up TV - 399$3.99
Show 6 more
  • Cranked Up TV - 499$4.99
  • 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
None

Screamify

No in-app purchases

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 no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cranked Up or Screamify?
Cranked Up is rated higher. Cranked Up averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Screamify averages 3.5 from 17 ratings.
Do Cranked Up or Screamify have ads?
Neither Cranked Up nor Screamify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cranked Up or Screamify?
Cranked Up ships an update every 2 months, and Screamify every 10 days. Most recently, Cranked Up was updated on October 17, 2026 and Screamify on October 4, 2026.

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