# FearPix vs The B Stream

The clearest difference is monetization model: FearPix at free with in-app purchases against The B Stream's subscription. The B Stream's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FearPix sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and The B Stream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FearPix against 5.0 for The B Stream. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of FearPix's written reviews are positive against 100% of The B Stream's.

FearPix ships an update monthly, The B Stream every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FearPix | The B Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fearpix/id6503340932/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-b-stream/id6741170370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 135 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FrightPix LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749009555) | [Brad Lyon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793422466) |

## What reviewers say

### FearPix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fearpix/id6503340932)

This app is a dedicated streaming platform for horror enthusiasts and independent filmmakers. It offers thousands of hours of frights, supports vertical video for mobile viewing, and allows creators to submit their work for potential funding and revenue sharing.

**Highlights:** Thousands of hours of horror content, Vertical video optimized for mobile, Submit indie horror films, Revenue sharing for creators, Fan-backed original film funding, Community voting on originals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Fear Tier | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Semi-annual Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Series plan 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Series plan 2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Series plan 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Series plan 6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Series plan 8.99 | $8.99 | one-time |


### The B Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-b-stream/id6741170370)

Discover a curated library of B movies, horror, cult classics, and edgy content. Engage with a community of like-minded fans, suggest titles, and enjoy an ad-free, uncensored streaming experience.

**Highlights:** Curated library of B movies and cult classics, Uncensored adult humor and edgy content, Ad-free streaming experience, Community forum for fans ('The Hive'), Suggest movies and TV shows, Favorites list and mark as watched, Content licensed directly from creators

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - App | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual - App | $71.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FearPix free?

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

### Is The B Stream free?

The B Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FearPix or The B Stream?

FearPix and The B Stream are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do FearPix or The B Stream have ads?

FearPix shows ads; The B Stream does not.

### Which is updated more often, FearPix or The B Stream?

FearPix ships an update monthly, and The B Stream every 5 weeks. Most recently, FearPix was updated on September 28, 2026 and The B Stream on September 29, 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.*