Halloween is on the horizon, which is why we've rounded up a few fang-tastic phone apps to help you get in the spirit. From a wallpaper app that can give your device a freaky theme, to a voice-changing app that'll turn your friendly "hello" into a "hell-no!" for whoever’s listening.
And if you're a parent, we've recommended a couple of apps that'll let you keep an eye on your child while they're out trick or treating. It's a good way of knowing they’re not up to any mischief too. Planning a Halloween party? We've also compiled some playlists that’ll give your event the evil vibe it needs.
Don’t miss your chance to enter our giveaway too, where you could win a Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 DT200UK Multifunction Oven & Air Fryer. Read on for all the details and how you can enter!
The best Halloween apps.
If you want to make the most of your Halloween this year, these apps are bound to scare up some fun:
- Walli App (iOS & Android): This popular app can give your phone a monstrous makeover. It has thousands of quality wallpapers made by top artists from around the world — all hand-picked by the Walli team. So, you won't be wasting any time trying to find a cool Halloween-themed design.
- Scary Voice Changer & Recorder (iOS & Android): Give your family and friends a fright with this howl-arious app. Just record your speech and change it instantly with terrifying effects. It can make even the most innocent voice sound deep and demonic — perfect for pranks! Or use it as a soundboard to help bring your costume to life.
- Zombies, Run! (iOS & Android): Want to turn your boring jogging routine into a thrilling adventure? This game puts you in the shoes of a zombie apocalypse survivor who must outrun hoards of the undead and save the world. With heart-pumping audio stories, 500+ epic missions and new weekly workouts — you'll never run out of motivation.
- Trivia: Scary Horror Movies (iOS): Reckon you're a horror expert? You can put your knowledge to the test with this trivia app, which features over 100 questions covering both classic films and modern-day spine chillers. Dare your friends to a challenge too (if they’re brave enough).
And don't forget about your favourite streaming services. Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+ are crammed with creepy flicks you can scare yourself silly with — even on a small phone screen!
Tracking apps for safe trick or treating.
It’s great knowing your child’s having fun trick or treating with a bunch of their friends. But if you’re worried about where they might be going or getting separated, there are handy apps that’ll let you always track where they are:
- Apple Find My (iOS): This app gives you a view of your child's whereabouts via their iPhone. It’ll provide driving directions to their location if they get lost. And you can even receive notifications when your child arrives at a specified place — like when they get back to a friend’s house.
- Google Family Link (Android): You can see the location of your child's Android device using this clever app. It shows their profile picture on a map so it’s easy to know exactly where they’ve got to. And you can even check the battery life of their device and call them directly from the app.
Halloween playlists to get the party started.
Every party needs a pumping playlist. It creates a background buzz, you can get up and dance, and there won't be any awkward silences either. But if you really want the music to be on point at your Halloween get-together, we've got some petrifyingly good playlists you can spin:
- Halloween Party (Spotify): This 5-hour compilation is long enough to take you from guests arriving all the way to the last bone-chilling boogie. It has something for everyone too, from the Ghostbusters theme to The Cranberries' "Zombie" and Lady Gaga's "Bloody Mary".
- Heavy Metal Halloween (YouTube Music): You and your guests can bark at the moon and shout at the devil with this hard-hitting collection of haunting heavy metal classics. AC/DC's "Highway to Hell", Judas Priest's "Painkiller", Pantera's "Cemetery Gates". It's guaranteed to keep spirits high!
- Halloween Essentials (Apple Music): If you want to throw it back, this playlist features some true spooky-season greats. Alice Cooper's "Feed My Frankenstein", Duran Duran's "Hungry Like the Wolf", Michael Jackson's "Thriller" — they’re all there.
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Giveaway time!
We know that Halloween's all about sweets. But if you're hosting a big bash to celebrate the occasion, the Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 DT200UK Multifunction Oven & Air Fryer is perfect for rustling up eerie-sistible savoury snacks, bakes and more. From mummy hot dogs and witch finger cookies to healthy roasted pumpkin chunks everyone can help themselves to.
We're excited to be giving away one of these amazing appliances this Halloween. All you have to do to enter is tell us what your favourite sweet is in the comments below!
Entries close on 31 October 2024 at 23:59. The lucky winner will be chosen at random and announced shortly after. Keep an eye on your inbox or DMs for a message from us.
