Comparison

Fright Light vs Horror Sound Effects

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

Head to head
About

Fright Light

Features
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A fun and simple app for geared for theatrical storytelling...sort of like having your own personal stage lighting. Choose from numerous lighting modes and set the speed of change. Then place your phone or iPad under your face to create the classic effect in the dark. Add creepy soundtracks and sound FX at the tap of a button for a little extra kick!

About

Horror Sound Effects

Explore a collection of eerie sound effects perfect for horror enthusiasts and Halloween events. Create spooky productions with zombie sounds, ghost voices, and chilling music to enhance fear and excitement. Ideal for pranks, parties, and igniting your imagination.

Highlights
  • Eerie sound effects collection
  • Suitable for horror movies
  • Halloween event sounds
  • Zombie and ghost voices
  • Spooky music and heartbeat effects
  • Prank and party use
Features
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A collection of eerie sound effects used in horror that allow you to experience fear and ghosts. We offer scary sound effects for those who love horror movies and for Halloween events. With this app, you can create a production that incorporates various elements such as zombies and scary ghost voices. Spooky music and heartbeat-like effects are also included for added scare and excitement. In addition, there are plenty of scary sound effects that can be used for Halloween pranks and playing with friends. This app is a must-have tool for any horror fan and is perfect for livening up events such as Halloween parties. This app is highly recommended for those who want to experience a sense of terror and those who want to draw out their own imagination. Sound effect: Pocket Sound – https://pocket-se.info/ OtoLogic (https://otologic.jp)

Screenshots

Fright Light2 screens
Horror Sound Effects3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fright Light at none against Horror Sound Effects's shown. Horror Sound Effects's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 77 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Fright Light ships an update every 77 months, Horror Sound Effects every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Fright Light versus Horror Sound Effects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFright LightHorror Sound Effects
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 77 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB20 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTechné MediaRyouhei Azuma

In-app purchases

None

Fright Light

No in-app purchases

None

Horror Sound Effects

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fright Light free?
Fright Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Horror Sound Effects free?
Horror Sound Effects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fright Light or Horror Sound Effects have ads?
Horror Sound Effects shows ads; Fright Light does not.
Which is updated more often, Fright Light or Horror Sound Effects?
Fright Light ships an update every 77 months, and Horror Sound Effects every 3 months. Most recently, Fright Light was updated on October 5, 2026 and Horror Sound Effects on October 7, 2026.

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