# Ghost Hunting Tools vs AR

The clearest difference is price: Ghost Hunting Tools at Free against AR's $5.99. Ghost Hunting Tools also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.8) and review sentiment (67% vs 37%). AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Ghost Hunting Tools is free to download; AR costs $5.99 up front. Ghost Hunting Tools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ghost Hunting Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Hunting Tools has 9.5K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Ghost Hunting Tools's written reviews are positive against 37% of AR's.

Ghost Hunting Tools ships an update every 4 weeks, AR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Hunting Tools | AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-hunting-tools-detector/id1025393457/reviews)** | [2.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-bow/id1327762161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 275 MB | 680 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Zee Weasel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025393456) | [Shenzhen Geekplay technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230366361) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost Hunting Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-hunting-tools-detector/id1025393457)

This app simulates paranormal activity detection and spirit communication. It features a ghost detector, radar, and a large word bank to interpret signals, offering an immersive experience for paranormal enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Paranormal activity detection, Spirit communication, EVP detector, Real-time paranormal radar, EMF reader, Large word bank for interpretation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Pro Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Year Pro Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Ghost Hunting Tools Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ghost Hunting Tools Pro | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and intelligent responses
- 🔍 Able to detect paranormal activity
- 🔑 Helped communicate with deceased loved ones
- 🌟 Surprisingly effective for a free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Inconsistent in detecting paranormal activity
- 🔊 Too many ads interrupting the experience
- 🤔 Unsure if it's truly communicating with spirits

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening on certain devices
- Word history gets cleared after a few new words
- Microphone not working consistently for some users

**Requested features**

- Record and playback EVP sessions
- Expand the word dictionary for better communication
- Add a background mode to use with other apps
- Improve the EMF detector sensitivity and accuracy


### AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-bow/id1327762161)

Engage in augmented reality archery battles by connecting a physical AR-Bow accessory. Aim and shoot virtual arrows at on-screen targets and enemies. Enjoy continuous updates with new features and games.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gameplay, Bluetooth connectivity, Virtual archery combat, Regular updates, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost Hunting Tools free?

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

### Is AR free?

AR costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ghost Hunting Tools or AR?

Ghost Hunting Tools is rated higher. Ghost Hunting Tools averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while AR averages 2.8 from 68 ratings.

### Do Ghost Hunting Tools or AR have ads?

Ghost Hunting Tools shows ads; AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ghost Hunting Tools or AR?

Ghost Hunting Tools ships an update every 4 weeks, and AR every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ghost Hunting Tools was updated on October 3, 2026 and AR on September 29, 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.*