Best Scary Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our scary list covers 250+ iPhone apps and games updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Scary Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1The Boiled One: Horror GameThe Boiled One: Horror GameFree4.5★ (18K)YesNoSep 2026
2GrannyGrannyFree4.4★ (101K)YesNoSep 2026
3Five Nights At Shrek HotelFive Nights At Shrek HotelFree4.3★ (11K)YesNoSep 2026
4The Baby In YellowThe Baby In YellowFree4.3★ (49K)YesYesSep 2026
5Horror Games & Chat StoriesHorror Games & Chat StoriesFree4.5★ (42K)YesYesSep 2026
6AkinatorAkinatorFree4.6★ (420K)YesYesSep 2026
7Scary Teacher 3DScary Teacher 3DFree4.6★ (476K)YesYesSep 2026
8Boisvert Analog Horror GameBoisvert Analog Horror GameFree4.5★ (1.8K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Scary

The Boiled One: Horror Game#1

The Boiled One: Horror Game by Pedro Crispim

Face the Boiled Entity Horror
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.5😊(18K ratings)
FreeAds
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Experience intense survival horror inspired by creepypasta and analog horror legends. Survive five harrowing nights against a terrifying entity in a sinister location, solving puzzles and outwitting your pursuer.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and atmosphere
  • 🕹️ Engaging and suspenseful gameplay
  • 🕰️ Challenging and replayable

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Lack of clear objectives and direction
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay mechanics
  • 🔋 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
Granny#2

Granny by Dennis Vukanovic

Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.4😊(101K 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

  • 🚀 Best horror game
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Challenging puzzles
  • 👍 Scary atmosphere
  • 👍 Frequent updates

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Granny hitting through walls
  • 🐛 Items disappearing or launching across the map
  • 🐛 Difficulty spikes in later levels
  • 🐛 Lack of save feature
Five Nights At Shrek Hotel#3

Five Nights At Shrek Hotel by Muatasem Anthony

Scary Night at Horror Hotel
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.3😞(11K ratings)
FreeAds
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Survive five nights in a creepy hotel where unsettling green tension and unexpected guests await. Prepare for jumpscares and flashing lights in this horror experience.

What We Love

  • 👍 Funny game experience
  • 🚀 Quick gameplay

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sensitive controls
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 💩 Excessive ads
  • 🤢 Unappealing visuals

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FAQ about Scary

What are the best scary apps & games for iPhone?
The Boiled One: Horror Game tops our scary apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 18K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top scary apps & games we rank are free to download, including The Boiled One: Horror Game and Granny.
The Boiled One: Horror Game shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ scary apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Boiled One is a survival horror game that blends creepypasta legends with the unsettling atmosphere of analog horror. Players must survive five nights against a terrifying entity known as The Boiled One.
Gameplay involves survival horror mechanics, psychological terror, navigating dimly lit environments, deciphering cryptic messages, and solving puzzles. Players must use their surroundings and clues to outwit and escape the entity.

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