Best Scary Sounds Text Apps

233+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good scary sounds text apps. We benchmark 233+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Scary Sounds Text Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Scary Sounds +Scary Sounds +Free4.5★ (118)YesNoSep 2026
2Scary Sound Effects +Scary Sound Effects +Free4.4★ (861)YesNoAug 2026
3Scary Sounds & NoisesScary Sounds & NoisesFree3.8★ (131)YesNoMay 2026
4Scary Sounds and EffectsScary Sounds and EffectsFree4.3★ (184)YesNoAug 2026
5Scary SoundBoard PROScary SoundBoard PROFree3.0★ (8)NoYesMay 2026
6Scary Sounds SoundboardScary Sounds SoundboardFree4.2★ (21)NoNoMay 2026
7Scary Ringtone SoundsScary Ringtone SoundsFree4.3★ (150)YesNoAug 2026
8Scary SoundsScary SoundsFree3.4★ (104)NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Scary Sounds Text

Scary Sounds +#1

Scary Sounds + by E K S Boltz

Ringtones and sounds
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.5(118 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app provides a collection of free horror and terror sound effects. Users can prank friends and family with these sounds, which are perfect for fans of scary movies. The app also allows saving sounds as custom ringtones or alarms.

Scary Sound Effects +#2

Scary Sound Effects + by Magi Ent

Loud scary sound effects
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.4😐(861 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app provides a collection of loud, chilling sound effects for pranks, parties, or creating a spooky atmosphere. It features a library of horror-themed sounds that can be played with a tap or set to play at intervals.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great for Halloween
  • 👍 Awesome sound effects
  • 👍 Fun to use
  • 👍 Good value for money

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sounds don't work
  • 🐛 App crashes or stops working
  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
Scary Sounds & Noises#3

Scary Sounds & Noises by iGreenEarth

Spooky Halloween Soundboard
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
3.8😐(131 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app provides a vast collection of spooky sound effects perfect for pranks and Halloween parties. Explore categories like monsters, undead, and eerie music to create terrifying atmospheres and scare your friends.

What We Love

  • 😂 Effective for pranking friends and family
  • 🎵 Good variety of sound effects
  • 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
  • 🎬 Useful for video/movie production
  • 🎃 Great for Halloween parties
  • ⭐ Free app with quality sounds

Room to Improve

  • 📺 Excessive ads (2+ ads within minutes)
  • 😒 Not scary enough for many users
  • 🔄 Limited sound variety/repetitive
  • ⚠️ Sound quality issues
  • 🔇 Audio playback problems
  • 📱 Requires phone to be unmuted
  • 🎯 Sounds feel fake or unrealistic

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FAQ about Scary Sounds Text

What are the best scary sounds text apps for iPhone?
Scary Sounds + tops our scary sounds text apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 118 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top scary sounds text apps we rank are free to download, including Scary Sounds + and Scary Sound Effects +.
Scary Sounds + shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 233+ scary sounds text apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Scary Sounds + offers a variety of free sounds of terror and horror, including Halloween sounds, scream sounds, and suspense sounds. The library is updated periodically.
Yes, you can save any sound from Scary Sounds + as a custom ringtone for your device. You can also set them as notifications or alarms.