Best Scare Apps & Games

229+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our scare list covers 229+ iPhone apps and games updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Scare Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Baldi's Basics ClassicBaldi's Basics ClassicFree4.2โ˜… (22K)NoNoNov 2026
2The Baby In YellowThe Baby In YellowFree4.3โ˜… (50K)YesYesNov 2026
3GrannyGrannyFree4.4โ˜… (102K)YesNoNov 2026
4Scary Teacher 3DScary Teacher 3DFree4.6โ˜… (476K)YesYesNov 2026
5Charlie Charlie Challenge!Charlie Charlie Challenge!Free4.5โ˜… (5.9K)YesYesNov 2026
6The Scare LiteThe Scare LiteFreeโ€”NoNoAug 2026
7The Boiled One: Horror GameThe Boiled One: Horror GameFree4.5โ˜… (20K)YesNoNov 2026
8Hello NeighborHello NeighborFree4.0โ˜… (135K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Scare

Baldi's Basics Classic#1

Baldi's Basics Classic by Basically Games, LLC

This game is not what it seems
Editor's Choice
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.2๐Ÿ˜Š(22K ratings)
Free
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A meta horror game inspired by 90s edutainment. Collect notebooks and escape a school while avoiding a menacing teacher. Features two modes: story and endless, offering unique challenges.

What We Love

  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Fun and entertaining
  • ๐Ÿง  Challenging math problems
  • ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Unique and creative gameplay
  • ๐Ÿ”’ No ads or in-app purchases

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Difficult and frustrating at times
  • ๐Ÿคฏ Intense jump scares
  • ๐Ÿค– Glitchy and buggy behavior
  • ๐Ÿงญ Unclear objectives and controls
The Baby In Yellow#2

The Baby In Yellow by Team Terrible Limited

Who is in control?
Strong Contender
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.3๐Ÿ˜Š(50K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#44in Games
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Experience a bizarre babysitting job with a mischievous infant. Navigate through unsettling chapters, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets. Be prepared for jump scares and unpredictable ragdoll physics as you try to maintain control.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿคฉ Exciting and fun game
  • ๐Ÿ˜† Funny and entertaining
  • ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Engaging gameplay
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great graphics and visuals
  • ๐Ÿค– Cute robot companion (Newt)

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Glitches and freezing issues
  • ๐Ÿ’ค Game feels too short
  • ๐Ÿ” Lack of backstory and lore
  • ๐Ÿ”Š Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
4.4๐Ÿ˜Š(102K ratings)
FreeAds
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Escape a terrifying house by staying quiet and hidden from a hearing-impaired antagonist. You have five days to find your way out before time runs out. Be cautious, as any noise will alert her.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Best horror game
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Addictive gameplay
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Challenging puzzles
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Scary atmosphere
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Frequent updates

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Glitches and bugs
  • ๐Ÿ› Granny hitting through walls
  • ๐Ÿ› Items disappearing or launching across the map
  • ๐Ÿ› Difficulty spikes in later levels
  • ๐Ÿ› Lack of save feature

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FAQ about Scare

What are the best scare apps & games for iPhone?
Baldi's Basics Classic tops our scare apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.2-star average from 22K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 20 of the top scare apps & games we rank are free to download, including Baldi's Basics Classic and The Baby In Yellow.
Baldi's Basics Classic has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 229+ scare apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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