# Scary Paranormal Camera vs Ghost detector

Scary Paranormal Camera and Ghost detector both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Scary Paranormal Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ghost detector's. Scary Paranormal Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 43 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scary Paranormal Camera sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Ghost detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Scary Paranormal Camera against 4.4 for Ghost detector. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 280 and 150 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Scary Paranormal Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ghost detector's.

Scary Paranormal Camera ships an update every 2 months, Ghost detector every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scary Paranormal Camera | Ghost detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-paranormal-camera/id1023459171/reviews)** | [4.4 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-radar-camera/id1661953057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **280** | 150 |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 43 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jose Bello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013437387) | [Luis Hernando Prada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554735315) |

## What reviewers say

### Scary Paranormal Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-paranormal-camera/id1023459171)

Create amusing photo pranks by adding realistic ghosts to pictures. Select from a variety of spooky images to surprise your friends and family. Easily share your creations on social media or save them to your device.

**Highlights:** Add realistic ghosts to photos, Select from a variety of ghost images, Take new photos or use existing ones, Resize and reposition ghosts, Share photos on social media, Save photos to camera roll

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Horror Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fancy Faces Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Horror Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Half Side Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove banner | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all packs | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤣 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 😱 Effective for scaring friends
- 🎉 Fun prank app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Some features require payment
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🤔 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Difficulty adding ghosts to photos

**Requested features**

- More free ghost/effect options
- Add video support
- Improve performance on older devices


### Ghost detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-radar-camera/id1661953057)

Simulate paranormal investigations with a radar camera, EMF meter, and ghost sound effects. This prank app is designed for hours of fun, helping to playfully alleviate fears of the unknown.

**Highlights:** Simulated EMF meter, Radar detector, Flashlight, Ghost sound radio, Temperature meter, Protective cross, Camera for photos

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove the ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scary Paranormal Camera free?

Scary Paranormal Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ghost detector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scary Paranormal Camera or Ghost detector?

Scary Paranormal Camera is rated higher. Scary Paranormal Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while Ghost detector averages 4.4 from 150 ratings.

### Do Scary Paranormal Camera or Ghost detector have ads?

Both Scary Paranormal Camera and Ghost detector show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scary Paranormal Camera or Ghost detector?

Scary Paranormal Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Ghost detector every 43 months. Most recently, Scary Paranormal Camera was updated on October 22, 2026 and Ghost detector 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.*