# Paranormal Recorder > EMF detector and audio recorder for paranormal investigation and EVP capture. (iPhone/iPad app by Excelltech Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranormal-recorder/id330027247 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Excelltech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293003187) - Category: Utilities, Entertainment - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 3.10/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 4.3 · 10 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-09-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-20 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranormal-recorder/id330027247/reviews.md ## What is Paranormal Recorder? Paranormal Recorder gives paranormal investigators a powerful tool for detecting other worldly activity. By using the magnetic compass found in your phone as an electromagnetic field (EMF) detector, Paranormal Recorder is able to turn on an audio recording only when there are abnormal EMF levels. The recordings created by Paranormal Recorder often contain unexplainable noises and voices. Researchers have given these types of recordings a name, electronic voice phenomenon, or EVP. Cited by many as a breakthrough in paranormal research, Paranormal Recorder has seen almost 1500 examples of EVP with associated abnormal EMF levels shared with the world. Creating a paranormal recording is simple. 1. Press the 'Start EVP Detection' button and leave your phone plugged in and near an area of suspected paranormal activity for an hour or two. 2. Press the 'Stop EVP Detection' button and select the 'Analyze' tab. If there was any paranormal activity selected your recording will be listed. 3. Although you left Paranormal Recorder running for hours, there should only be a couple minutes of paranormal activity (if any) detected. Listen through the disruptions, classify them, and share the results to SoundCloud for other paranormal investigators to assist analyzing. If you are not getting results, try another location and make sure your EMF thresholds are set correctly. The default settings should work best, but some areas may have different background EMF levels and need adjustment. Join the hunt for paranormal activity today with Paranormal Recorder. ## Key features - EMF detection using phone's compass - Automatic audio recording during EMF spikes - Analysis of recorded paranormal activity - Classification and sharing of EVPs - Adjustable EMF thresholds ## Recent user reviews (10 of 84) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranormal-recorder/id330027247/reviews.md ### 1/5 — No update *2018-07-04, version 4.06* So I buy this app and there has not been no update so now I can’t use it with the 11 iOS ...any chance I get a refund or update the app please ### 3/5 — Please update *2018-04-26* I would give this app 5 stars for catching EVP’s, This app has caught several class A EVP’s plus many other EVP’s. It needs to be updated so it will work on ios 11. iCloud will not download the app to my iphone now that it is ios 11, I’m afraid I’m going to lose my recordings. Would be nice if there was a way to transfer the recordings to my computer some how. It had an occasional glitch while listening to the recordings on continuous play with the start/stop button. Please update, I really don’t want to lose my really clear class A EVP’s. ### 2/5 — Bad app *2018-02-13* No update ### 1/5 — Used to work good. Not anymore. *2018-01-14* I paid for this app but since you guys obviously just took the money and ran you’re not going to update it to work with iOS 11. I had a few very clear class A EVP’s on here and now I’ll never hear them again unless you update your app. Please fix it so it’s compatible. ### 1/5 — Paranormal Recorder *2018-01-12, version 4.06* NO LONGER APPLICABLE on iPhone/IOS 11 Apple products. Fun while it lasted. ### 5/5 — Very good app *2017-12-15* I found this app to be very good, just a shame it hasn’t been updated in such a long time. Especially since I now can’t use it on my phone. Please, please update this app so I can continue using it. ### 1/5 — Doesn't Download *2017-06-12* This app doesn't download onto my iPad as per other reviews. Have this on my old iPhone and it's good. Tried to contact support but the link takes you nowhere. Suspect these folks might have folded but are still taking money for a defunct app. DO NOT PURCHASE! SAVE YOUR MONEY! ### 4/5 — Crashed *2017-05-04* My app has crashed and won't open ? ### 1/5 — Will NOT DOWNLOAD PLEASE REFUND!!!! *2016-11-26, version 4.06* I've tried for way over an hour and even deleted and reinstalled, but to no avail. Update Ap or refund!!! ### 5/5 — Congress Plaza *2016-11-01, version 4.06* We will be trying this out here tonight on the fourth floor of the south tower. America's most "haunted" hotel. ## Frequently asked questions about Paranormal Recorder ### What is Paranormal Recorder used for? Paranormal Recorder is a tool for paranormal investigators to detect abnormal electromagnetic field (EMF) levels and automatically record audio during these spikes. It aims to help capture electronic voice phenomena (EVP). ### How does Paranormal Recorder work? It utilizes your phone's built-in magnetic compass to function as an EMF detector. When abnormal EMF levels are detected, it automatically starts an audio recording. ### What is EVP? EVP stands for Electronic Voice Phenomenon, which are unexplainable noises and voices often found in recordings made by paranormal investigators. Paranormal Recorder is designed to help capture these. ### How much does Paranormal Recorder cost? Paranormal Recorder is a paid application, priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases mentioned. ### What devices is Paranormal Recorder available on? Based on the provided data, Paranormal Recorder uses the magnetic compass found in your phone, suggesting it is available on Android devices. Specific compatibility details are not provided. ### How often is Paranormal Recorder updated? The latest version, 4.06, was released on August 15, 2013. This indicates infrequent updates, with the last update being over a decade ago. ### What is the user rating for Paranormal Recorder? Paranormal Recorder has a rating of 3.1 stars from 42 ratings. This suggests a mixed to slightly negative user sentiment. ### Does Paranormal Recorder have ads? The provided data does not specify if Paranormal Recorder contains advertisements. However, it is a paid app, which often implies an ad-free experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.06 — 2013-08-15 Minor UI fixes ### 4.05 — 2013-08-10 Enhanced UI ### 4.04 — 2013-01-18 Remove red bar from top of screen when app is in background and Paranormal Recorder is not actively listening for EVPs. ### 4.03 — 2012-12-03 Paranormal Recorder can now record while in the background or in sleep mode. ### 4.02 — 2012-10-03 Bug fixes. 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