# ScreenKiller vs AR Spiders

The clearest difference is price: ScreenKiller at Free against AR Spiders's $2.99. AR Spiders's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

ScreenKiller is free to download; AR Spiders costs $2.99 up front. ScreenKiller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AR Spiders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AR Spiders holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Spiders has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ScreenKiller ships an update every 3 months, AR Spiders every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenKiller | AR Spiders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenkiller/id950713458/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-spiders/id1336663439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 35 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Vigleik Steinar Voll](https://appshunter.io/developer/898923144) | [Joachim Mertens](https://appshunter.io/developer/482454969) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenKiller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenkiller/id950713458)

This app uses your device's screen to create startling effects when touched or shaken. Customize the scares with your own images, sounds, and videos for personalized pranks.

**Highlights:** Screen shattering effect, Scary sound effects, Shake to trigger boar animation, Customizable images and sounds, Personalized video and picture integration, Setup options for customization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock ScreenKiller | $0.49 | one-time |


### AR Spiders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-spiders/id1336663439)

Place realistic spiders in your environment and interact with them. Scare them, command them, or let them attack. Record and share videos of your encounters with friends, enhanced by filter effects.

**Highlights:** Place virtual spiders in your environment, Interact with spiders, Command spiders to locations, Change spider size, Apply full-screen filter effects, Record and share videos

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Version | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🕷️ Realistic AR spiders
- 👍 Fun and engaging app
- 🎥 Good recording features
- 💡 Ability to prank friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around location tracking
- 💰 Paywall for additional spider models

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to stop recording
- Failure to load or advance past initial screen
- Disappearing controls and UI elements

**Requested features**

- More free spider models
- Ability to spawn multiple spiders
- Improved recording and sharing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenKiller free?

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

### Is AR Spiders free?

AR Spiders costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScreenKiller or AR Spiders?

AR Spiders is rated higher. ScreenKiller averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AR Spiders averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do ScreenKiller or AR Spiders have ads?

Neither ScreenKiller nor AR Spiders shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScreenKiller or AR Spiders?

ScreenKiller ships an update every 3 months, and AR Spiders every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScreenKiller was updated on November 1, 2026 and AR Spiders on November 2, 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.*