Comparison

Shudder vs BragStack

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

Head to head
About

Shudder

Access a vast and growing collection of curated horror, thriller, and suspense films and TV series. Enjoy unlimited, ad-free, and uncensored content, including exclusive originals. Stream on your Apple devices with a commitment-free trial.

Highlights
  • Largest horror film selection
  • Curated content
  • Exclusive originals
  • Unlimited streaming
  • Ad-free and uncensored
  • 7-day free trial
Features
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Shudder is the #1 streaming service for horror fans. Whether you're a horror buff or just darkly curious, Shudder delivers a scary good time with unlimited access to the largest curated horror library—featuring everything from chilling classics to the latest spine-tingling releases. Don't be left in the dark. Start your free trial and get all the nightmares you can handle now. Watch on your iPhone, iPad, or TV through Airplay with your Apple TV. Please Note: – Payments are charged to the user's Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. – Subscription will automatically renew unless the user cancels at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. – The default subscription length is 1 month of unlimited access to the full library of films and TV series—unlimited, ad-free, and uncensored. – Users can manage and cancel subscriptions in their account settings on the App Store. If you are experiencing any issues, please visit—http://support.shudder.com/ Our Privacy Policy can be found here—https://www.amcnetworks.com/privacy-policy Our Terms of Use can be found here—https://www.shudder.com/terms

About

BragStack

Features
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HOW IT WORKS 1 A topic appears: "Types of pasta" 2 Players take turns raising the stakes: "I can name 6!" → "I can name 9!" → "I can name 12!" 3 Someone calls BS 4 The bragger has detected time to prove it—out loud, in front of everyone 5 Nail it? You're a legend. Fail? Everyone else scores No complicated rules. No random trivia you'd never know. Just pure bragging, bluffing, and the sweet satisfaction of watching your overconfident mate crash and burn. FEATURES One Phone, All Players — Pass it around. No downloads needed for friends. Sarcastic AI Host — Sharp commentary that roasts players and keeps the energy high. 7 Content Packs — General, Movies & TV, Sports, Science, Geography, Music, and an R-Rated pack for adults-only nights. Customizable Rules — Adjust timer (30-120 sec) and points to win. Fresh Topics Every Game — AI-generated categories keep it unpredictable. Party-Ready Design — Big buttons, bold visuals, works great after a few drinks. PERFECT FOR - House parties - Pub nights - Road trips - Family gatherings (maybe skip R-Rated) - Camping with mates - Long flights WHY BRAGSTACK? Unlike trivia games, you don't need to know obscure facts. You just need to back up your mouth. It's not about being smart—it's about knowing your limits (or faking it convincingly). The AI host keeps things spicy with commentary like: "Oh, 15 Pokémon? Someone's feeling brave..." "All that confidence for... this?" "I believed in you. That was my mistake." Whether you're the group's know-it-all or the person who wings everything, BragStack levels the playing field. Sometimes the quiet one shocks everyone. Sometimes the loudmouth chokes under pressure. That's the fun.

Screenshots

Shudder4 screens
BragStack3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BragStack at none against Shudder's 7. Shudder's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and chart position (#67 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support 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. Shudder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. BragStack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shudder ships an update monthly, BragStack every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Shudder versus BragStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShudderBragStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (15K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#67 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB50 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAMC Networks Inc.NAJ DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD

Bugs and requests

Shudder

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Subscription issues (double charges, unable to cancel)
  • Playback issues (buffering, restarting from beginning)
  • Syncing issues across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved search and filtering options
  • Resume playback from where you left off
  • Ability to cast to TV devices
  • Closed captions on all content
  • Better account management tools

BragStack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Shudder

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly with Ads7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Membership$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Membership1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

BragStack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shudder free?
Shudder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BragStack free?
BragStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shudder or BragStack have ads?
Neither Shudder nor BragStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shudder or BragStack?
Shudder ships an update monthly, and BragStack every 9 months. Most recently, Shudder was updated on October 18, 2026 and BragStack on October 3, 2026.

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