# Ghost Detector vs Ghost Talker

The clearest difference is ads: Ghost Talker at none against Ghost Detector's shown. Ghost Talker also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 444). Ghost Detector's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ghost Talker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ghost Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Talker has 2.2K ratings behind it against 444, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Ghost Detector's written reviews are positive against 42% of Ghost Talker's.

Ghost Detector ships an update every 3 months, Ghost Talker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Detector | Ghost Talker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (444 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-lost-souls/id1005370857/reviews)** | [3.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-talker/id1278590732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 444 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.4% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [KING TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000082642) | [Kunal Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/807662175) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-lost-souls/id1005370857)

This app simulates the detection of paranormal activity by analyzing environmental factors like electromagnetic fields, temperature, vibrations, and sounds. It is designed purely for entertainment and does not offer genuine ghost-locating capabilities.

**Highlights:** Simulates paranormal activity detection, Analyzes electromagnetic fields, Monitors temperature changes, Detects vibrations and sounds, Interprets possible nearby presences, Best used in low-light, quiet environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ghost Detector Premium | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😱 Genuinely scary experiences
- 👻 Appears to detect spirits
- 👍 Works as intended for some users
- 😲 Convincing paranormal encounters
- 🤩 Awesome and very cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Relentless and long ads
- 👎 Fake ghosts, green screen/AI effects
- ⚠️ Trademark infringement concerns
- 🙄 Not much creativity, just red spots
- 📉 Radar inaccuracies

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after warning screen
- App crashes on tap to continue
- No longer works for iPhone 4s
- Radar does not show directional change

**Requested features**

- Fix radar directional accuracy
- Improve ghost realism
- Reduce ad frequency and length


### Ghost Talker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-talker/id1278590732)

Discover spirits around you with a built-in radar and enhanced ghost camera. Communicate with them through the app, which asks questions for you. Enjoy an ad-free experience with optional premium features.

**Highlights:** Ghost radar detection, Enhanced ghost camera view, App-assisted spirit communication, Ad-free experience, Optional premium subscription

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Questions Quarterly | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock All Questions Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Unlock All 10 Questions. | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock newer 30 questions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All 40 Questions. | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Positive spirits encountered
- 💡 Interesting paranormal experience
- 🤩 Spooky and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 💰 Paywall to access core features
- 🤖 Scripted and inauthentic ghost interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Ghost detection not working
- Repeated same ghost responses
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Free access to ask questions
- More diverse and dynamic ghost interactions
- Improved ghost detection accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost Detector free?

Ghost Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ghost Talker free?

Ghost Talker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ghost Detector or Ghost Talker?

Ghost Detector is rated higher. Ghost Detector averages 4.4 out of 5 from 444 ratings, while Ghost Talker averages 3.9 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Ghost Detector or Ghost Talker have ads?

Ghost Detector shows ads; Ghost Talker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ghost Detector or Ghost Talker?

Ghost Detector ships an update every 3 months, and Ghost Talker every 2 months. Most recently, Ghost Detector was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ghost Talker on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*