# Scary Ghost Prank vs Countdown App

The clearest difference is rating: Scary Ghost Prank at 4.6 against Countdown App's 3.0. Scary Ghost Prank also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 47%). Countdown App's advantage is ratings volume (36K vs 975) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scary Ghost Prank sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scary Ghost Prank holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown App has 36K ratings behind it against 975, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Scary Ghost Prank's written reviews are positive against 47% of Countdown App's.

Scary Ghost Prank ships an update every 3 months, Countdown App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scary Ghost Prank | Countdown App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (975 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-ghost-prankspirit-radar/id736134792/reviews)** | [3.0 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app/id1481006495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 975 | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.1% of reviews** | 46.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jorge Gregorio Martin Bello](https://appshunter.io/developer/567988393) | [Ryan Boyling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313437414) |

## What reviewers say

### Scary Ghost Prank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-ghost-prankspirit-radar/id736134792)

Add realistic ghosts, vampires, aliens, and other supernatural entities to your photos. This app lets you prank friends or create spooky narratives with easy-to-use editing tools and shareable creations.

**Highlights:** Add realistic ghosts and supernatural entities, Vampire, alien, and guardian angel packs, Seamlessly blend effects with original photos, Extensive library of entities, Easy-to-use interface, Share creations on social media

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enjoy the app without banners | $0.99 | one-time |
| Horror Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heads Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Half Figure Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Horror | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Apparitions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scary Score | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Packs&Ads&Watermark | $2.99 | one-time |
| One Time Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Packs and Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for pranking friends
- 👍 Realistic-looking ghosts
- 👍 Lots of customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid content required for full experience
- 🔍 Obvious watermark on edited photos
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 📱 Limited functionality on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited photos
- Forced sharing of edited photos
- Inconsistent performance and crashes

**Requested features**

- More free ghost options
- Ability to resize and position ghosts freely
- Improved realism and variety of ghosts
- Video editing capabilities


### Countdown App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app/id1481006495)

This app predicts your remaining time, inspired by a horror movie. It uses vibrations, sound, and your device's torch for an intense experience. For entertainment purposes only, results are not to be taken seriously.

**Highlights:** Predicts remaining time, Horror movie inspired, Vibrations and sound effects, Uses device torch, Entertainment purposes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown 2.0 Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Countdown 2.0 Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exactly like the movie app
- 🤡 Fun and entertaining
- 😆 Funny experiences
- 👍 Creepy vibes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 🔒 Potential security/privacy issues
- 😱 Scary and unsettling
- 🙅‍♀️ Not recommended for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Glitchy behavior, like uncontrolled flashlight and app crashing
- Timer/countdown not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Option to disable camera/flashlight effects
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scary Ghost Prank free?

Scary Ghost Prank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scary Ghost Prank or Countdown App?

Scary Ghost Prank is rated higher. Scary Ghost Prank averages 4.6 out of 5 from 975 ratings, while Countdown App averages 3.0 from 36K ratings.

### Do Scary Ghost Prank or Countdown App have ads?

Both Scary Ghost Prank and Countdown App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scary Ghost Prank or Countdown App?

Scary Ghost Prank ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Scary Ghost Prank was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown App on September 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.*