# Ghost Hunting Tools vs Barkcode

The clearest difference is rating: Barkcode at 5.0 against Ghost Hunting Tools's 4.2. Barkcode also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Ghost Hunting Tools's advantage is ratings volume (9.5K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price 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. Barkcode asks for nothing beyond the download.

Barkcode 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 9.5K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Barkcode's.

Ghost Hunting Tools ships an update every 4 weeks, Barkcode daily. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Hunting Tools | Barkcode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-hunting-tools-detector/id1025393457/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barkcode/id6761770233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 275 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zee Weasel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025393456) | [Razwan Mohammad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867486237) |

## 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 | $29.99 | 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


### Barkcode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barkcode/id6761770233)

This app uses your pet's body language and sounds to create playful, personality-driven interpretations of their mood. It offers different "personality lenses" to customize how your pet's actions are translated, and allows you to record and share these fun interpretations.

**Highlights:** Real-time pet mood interpretation, Body pose and sound analysis, Customizable personality lenses, Confidence-aware feedback, Record and share pet moments, On-device analysis for privacy

**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 Barkcode free?

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

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

Barkcode is rated higher. Ghost Hunting Tools averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Barkcode averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Ghost Hunting Tools shows ads; Barkcode does not.

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

Ghost Hunting Tools ships an update every 4 weeks, and Barkcode daily. Most recently, Ghost Hunting Tools was updated on September 25, 2026 and Barkcode on September 10, 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.*