Comparison

The Howl vs Screamfest

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

Head to head

The Howl

STEP INTO A HORROR MOVIE!

Award-Winning UK Scream Park

Free

🎬 Entertainment

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About

The Howl

Features

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Experience The Howl like never before with our official app! Navigate the park using the interactive map, explore all the attractions, and find your way there with GPS-enabled directions. Check live queue times, store tickets and passes in your mobile wallet, and unlock exclusive in-app offers. Your ultimate guide to a terrifying night out!

About

Screamfest

Features

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This app is your ultimate guide to navigating the site, ensuring you easily find your way to the various scare attractions and more! Check real-time queue updates, view show schedules, and access a host of other features to maximise your evening of thrills!

Screenshots

The Howl4 screens

Screamfest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Howl and Screamfest are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Howl ships an update monthly, Screamfest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

The Howl versus Screamfest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	The Howl	Screamfest
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	36 MB	38 MB
Age rating	9+	4+
Developer	Mead Open Farm	POSTERN LEISURE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

The Howl

No in-app purchases

None

Screamfest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Howl free?

The Howl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Screamfest free?

Screamfest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do The Howl or Screamfest have ads?

Neither The Howl nor Screamfest shows ads.

Which is updated more often, The Howl or Screamfest?

The Howl ships an update monthly, and Screamfest every 2 months. Most recently, The Howl was updated on October 9, 2026 and Screamfest on October 11, 2026.