# Ghost Hunting Tools vs yNot Explore

The clearest difference is rating: yNot Explore at 5.0 against Ghost Hunting Tools's 4.2. yNot Explore also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Ghost Hunting Tools's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost Hunting Tools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. yNot Explore asks for nothing beyond the download.

yNot Explore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Hunting Tools has 10K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Ghost Hunting Tools's written reviews are positive against 100% of yNot Explore's.

Ghost Hunting Tools ships an update every 4 weeks, yNot Explore monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Hunting Tools | yNot Explore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-hunting-tools-detector/id1025393457/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ynot-explore/id6443663847/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 196 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zee Weasel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025393456) | [Pinecone Software, LLC (NC)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483875560) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**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


### yNot Explore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ynot-explore/id6443663847)

Discover local dining, drinking, and entertainment spots with integrated Google and Yelp ratings. This app provides essential local information to help you quickly find places to enjoy and explore.

**Highlights:** Find places to eat, drink, and play, Integrated Google ratings, Integrated Yelp ratings, Local information at your fingertips, Discover entertainment options

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

**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 yNot Explore free?

yNot Explore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ghost Hunting Tools or yNot Explore?

yNot Explore is rated higher. Ghost Hunting Tools averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while yNot Explore averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ghost Hunting Tools or yNot Explore have ads?

Ghost Hunting Tools shows ads; yNot Explore does not.

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

Ghost Hunting Tools ships an update every 4 weeks, and yNot Explore monthly. Most recently, Ghost Hunting Tools was updated on October 19, 2026 and yNot Explore on September 30, 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.*