# Cranked Up vs Slasher Play

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cranked Up | Slasher Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cranked-up/id6503046188/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slasher-play/id6755827048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 83 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cranked Up Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747875648) | [SCREAM PLAY - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884265199) |

## What reviewers say

### Cranked Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cranked-up/id6503046188)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cranked Up  Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Cranked Up Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Cranked Up TV - 199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 299 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 399 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 599 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 699 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 1299 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 1499 | $14.99 | one-time |


### Slasher Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slasher-play/id6755827048)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*