# Screamify vs Horror Hours

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Horror Hours at 100% against Screamify's 57%. Horror Hours also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). Screamify's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Horror Hours sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Screamify asks for nothing beyond the download.

Horror Hours holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screamify has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Screamify's written reviews are positive against 100% of Horror Hours's.

Screamify ships an update every 10 days, Horror Hours every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screamify | Horror Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screamify/id6738323226/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horror-hours/id6807256091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#60** |
| Size | 69 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Oh Gosh Yeah Entertainment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780210784) | [DatePilot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849758753) |

## What reviewers say

### Screamify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screamify/id6738323226)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Horror Hours

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horror-hours/id6807256091)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a curated collection of narrated horror stories designed for nighttime listening. It features a unique "Sleep Mode" that flattens audio, warms the screen, and provides gentle fade-out timers. Users can also layer ambient sounds and enjoy automatic story progression for uninterrupted listening.

**Highlights:** Narrated horror stories, Sleep Mode for quiet listening, Customizable ambient soundscapes, Gentle sleep timer, Automatic story continuation, Offline downloads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Horror Hours Yearly Offer | $49.99 | per year |
| Horror Hours Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screamify free?

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

### Is Horror Hours free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screamify or Horror Hours?

Horror Hours is rated higher. Screamify averages 3.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Horror Hours averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Screamify or Horror Hours have ads?

Neither Screamify nor Horror Hours shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screamify or Horror Hours?

Screamify ships an update every 10 days, and Horror Hours every 2 days. Most recently, Screamify was updated on October 4, 2026 and Horror Hours on October 9, 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.*