{"id":53217,"date":"2013-10-18T14:00:06","date_gmt":"2013-10-18T12:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onsoftware.en.softonic.com\/?p=53217"},"modified":"2025-07-02T01:05:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T08:05:20","slug":"six-android-apps-to-scare-your-friends-this-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/six-android-apps-to-scare-your-friends-this-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Creepy Android apps to scare your friends on Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a self-professed scared-y cat who also happens to love Halloween, <strong>these six apps for Android<\/strong> managed to raise the hairs on the back of my neck. If you&#8217;re like me and are looking to get into the Halloween spirit by scaring your friends, or yourself, then <strong>check out these creepy apps for Android<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/scary-voice-changer.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scary Voice Changer<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Think less Macauley Culkin in Home Alone 2, more <strong>GhostFace in Scream<\/strong>. And if there&#8217;s one thing GhostFace has taught us, it&#8217;s how scary a distorted voice can be.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53224 aligncenter\" title=\"Ghost Face\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/giphy.gif 500w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/giphy-256x107.gif 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><a style=\"font-size: 1em\" href=\"http:\/\/richard-fucking-ramirez.tumblr.com\/post\/55451412716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This app lets your <strong>change the speed of your voice<\/strong> or add effects like Ghost, Mummy or Witch. Although it&#8217;s a pretty simple app, it&#8217;s one that&#8217;ll make it hard not to ask your friends,<strong> &#8216;Do you like scary movies?&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-53233\" title=\"Scary Voice Changer\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/ScaryVoiceChangerApp-568x340.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"568\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/ScaryVoiceChangerApp-568x340.jpg 568w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/ScaryVoiceChangerApp-256x153.jpg 256w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/ScaryVoiceChangerApp.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/ghost-radar-classic.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ghost Radar Classic<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If, like me, even <em>the<\/em> slightest possibility of the existence of ANY type of paranormal being sends chills down your spine, then <strong>Ghost Radar Classic<\/strong> will work wonders to freak you out. The app claims to <strong>detect paranormal activity<\/strong> by making readings on your Android device.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53234\" title=\"Ghost Radar Classic\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/GhostRadarClassicApp.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/GhostRadarClassicApp.jpg 480w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/GhostRadarClassicApp-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/GhostRadarClassicApp-256x168.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It also speaks, saying words that have been &#8216;detected&#8217; in your surroundings: <strong>it&#8217;s like the Ouija-board of the 21st century<\/strong>. It&#8217;s not meant to be a joke app, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=ghost+radar+classic&amp;oq=ghost+radar+classic&amp;gs_l=youtube.3..0l4j0i5.16248.18514.0.19390.19.17.0.2.2.0.129.1415.14j3.17.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.1WMEHbdMSOU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">some of the YouTube testimonials<\/a> are quite convincing, so whether you believe in the paranormal or not, this app has serious freak-out potential.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/ghost-prank.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ghost Prank<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This app lets you <strong>add ghostly apparitions<\/strong> to your photos. Take a photo, choose which ghost you want to add, and boo!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-53235\" title=\"Ghost Prank\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/GhostPrankApp-568x341.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"568\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/GhostPrankApp-568x341.jpg 568w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/GhostPrankApp-256x153.jpg 256w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/GhostPrankApp.jpg 875w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can share the photo on <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/whatsapp-android.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WhatsApp<\/a>, and although it may not convince them for long, the ghosts are creepy looking and will definitely make your friends look twice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53225 aligncenter\" title=\"Ghosts\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/Ghosts.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"499\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/Ghosts.gif 499w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/Ghosts-256x144.gif 256w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/Ghosts-300x169.gif 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/Ghosts-238x134.gif 238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/>(<a href=\"http:\/\/gifake.net\/post\/9170620732\/les-diaboliques-1955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/scary-stories.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scary Stories<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>You can&#8217;t go wrong with a good old scary story. This app has a massive <strong>collection of stories <\/strong>sorted by category and ranging from classic urban legends to stories written by other users, including you, if you so choose.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53238\" title=\"Scary Stories\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/scarystoires.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/scarystoires.jpg 543w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/scarystoires-256x165.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can <strong>rate these terrifying tales<\/strong> so that you know which ones are the most likely to creep you and your friends out.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/scary-ringtones.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scary Ringtones<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>When all else fails, nothing makes people jump more than <strong>an unexpected noise<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53227\" title=\"Scared Noise\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/scarednoise.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"182\" \/>(<a href=\"http:\/\/thefirstfemaledoctor.tumblr.com\/post\/34905996427\/i-just-heard-a-horrible-screeching-noise-outside\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>With 69 ringtones to choose from, you&#8217;re sure to find something that&#8217;ll make them jump when they least expect it. The <a href=\"http:\/\/scary-sounds.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scary Sounds<\/a> app can achieve the same effect.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53237\" title=\"Scary Ringtone\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/ScaryRingtone.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/ScaryRingtone.jpg 543w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/ScaryRingtone-256x165.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>And, last, but certainly not least, if you find yourself in need of a really good scare&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/slenderman.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Slenderman<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The massively popular <strong>Slender myth<\/strong> is the perfect game to get yourself into the Halloween spirit. In the original viral myth-turned-game, you <strong>wander through the forest in search of 8 notes<\/strong> while trying desperately to avoid the title character Slenderman. It&#8217;s since \u00a0terrorized thousands of devout fans in the massively popular game with various version for <a href=\"http:\/\/slender.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windows<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/slender-mac.en.softonic.com\/mac\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mac<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/slender-man.en.softonic.com\/iphone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/slenderman.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a>. If you haven&#8217;t already played it, wandering through a dark forest collecting notes while avoiding a faceless man in a suit is much more terrifying than it sounds. (He even <a href=\"http:\/\/features.en.softonic.com\/slenderman-visits-softonic\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">visited the Softonic offices<\/a> last Halloween).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53226\" title=\"Slenderman\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/slenderman.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/slenderman.gif 500w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2013\/10\/slenderman-256x156.gif 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/cheezburger.com\/6710142464\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3>Have you tried any Android apps that really freak you out?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>See also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/features.en.softonic.com\/five-free-and-terrifying-alternatives-to-slender\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Five free and terrifying alternatives to Slender<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/features.en.softonic.com\/slender-spinoffs-which-one-is-scariest\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Slender spinoffs: Which one is scariest?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a self-professed scared-y cat who also happens to love Halloween, these six apps for Android managed to raise the hairs on the back of my neck. If you&#8217;re like me and are looking to get into the Halloween spirit by scaring your friends, or yourself, then check out these creepy apps for Android. 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