# Ghost Hunting Tools vs SPI

The clearest difference is ads: SPI at none against Ghost Hunting Tools's shown. SPI also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Ghost Hunting Tools's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 9) and review sentiment (68% vs 59%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost Hunting Tools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SPI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Ghost Hunting Tools against 4.3 for SPI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Hunting Tools has 11K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Ghost Hunting Tools's written reviews are positive against 59% of SPI's.

Ghost Hunting Tools ships an update every 4 weeks, SPI every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Hunting Tools | SPI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-hunting-tools-detector/id1025393457/reviews) | **[4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spi/id6736894471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 59.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 196 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zee Weasel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025393456) | [Spirit Phone Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767312130) |

## 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


### SPI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spi/id6736894471)

This scientific device is designed for paranormal research and ghost hunting. It combines advanced ITC technology with intuitive frequency features to help users connect with the unknown and explore paranormal activity using AI tools.

**Highlights:** Scientific paranormal device, ITC cutting-edge technology, Intuitive frequency features, Connect with the unknown, EVP Evidence, Artificial intelligence tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Ghost Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Standard Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Ghost Yearly | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤍 Accurate, intelligent, and specific responses
- 🤍 Impressive and surreal communication with spirits
- 🤍 Helpful tool for paranormal investigations and research
- 🤍 Game-changing for the paranormal field
- 🤍 Provides relevant and location-specific information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio/voice issues (no audio playback, crashes, etc.)
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance (works one day, not the next)
- 🐛 Responses seem AI-generated rather than spirit-driven

**Reported bugs**

- Audio/voice not working
- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to save/review recorded interactions

**Requested features**

- Voice playback for responses
- Improved stability and reliability
- Clearer instructions and guidance for users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost Hunting Tools free?

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

### Is SPI free?

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

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

SPI is rated higher. Ghost Hunting Tools averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while SPI averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

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

Ghost Hunting Tools shows ads; SPI does not.

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

Ghost Hunting Tools ships an update every 4 weeks, and SPI every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ghost Hunting Tools was updated on October 28, 2026 and SPI on October 27, 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.*