Comparison

Cranked Up vs Slasher Play

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

Slasher Play

This platform offers a dedicated streaming experience for horror enthusiasts in the Middle East and North Africa. It features a curated collection of over 300 titles, including exclusive blockbusters and indie films, with new content added weekly. Enjoy an ad-free, immersive viewing experience designed for the region.

Highlights
  • Dedicated horror streaming
  • Curated collection of 300+ titles
  • New movies added weekly
  • Exclusive blockbusters and indie films
  • Ad-free streaming
  • Arabic-first relevance and subtitles
Features
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Slasher is the first and only dedicated horror streaming platform built exclusively for the Middle East and North Africa. This isn’t just a "horror section", it is the ultimate Movie WATCHING destination for fans of suspense, mystery, and thrilling storytelling. Step into a world of curated fear with a premium lineup designed for an immersive, focused experience. From global blockbusters to indie cult classics, Slasher delivers pure horror, free from mixed genres and unnecessary distractions. Why Slasher? The Ultimate Selection: Launching with a vault of 300+ titles, featuring exclusive blockbusters and hidden gems you won't find anywhere else. Fresh Scares Weekly: We keep the terror alive with 3 new movie drops and fresh releases every single week. Built for Middle East and North Africa : Arabic-first relevance with multiple subtitle options to ensure the best viewing experience in the region. Discovery-Led: A premium, easy-to-use interface designed to help you find your next nightmare in seconds. App Features: Free to download New movies added weekly Ad-free streaming (Subscription required) Exclusive horror collection Download Slasher today and finally give your dark side a home. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cranked Up4 screens
Slasher Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slasher Play at none against Cranked Up's 11. Slasher Play also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). Cranked Up's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 2). On price, rating, 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. Slasher Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slasher Play holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cranked Up has 40 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Cranked Up's written reviews are positive against 100% of Slasher Play's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cranked Up ships an update every 2 months, Slasher Play every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cranked Up versus Slasher Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCranked UpSlasher Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (40 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB96 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperCranked Up Ventures LLCSCREAM PLAY - FZCO

Customer experience

Cranked Up

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

Slasher Play

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Slasher Play

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cranked Up free?
Cranked Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slasher Play free?
Slasher Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cranked Up or Slasher Play?
Slasher Play is rated higher. Cranked Up averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Slasher Play averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Cranked Up or Slasher Play have ads?
Neither Cranked Up nor Slasher Play shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cranked Up or Slasher Play?
Cranked Up ships an update every 2 months, and Slasher Play every 8 days. Most recently, Cranked Up was updated on October 27, 2026 and Slasher Play on October 28, 2026.

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