Comparison

Halloween Monster Detector vs Paranormal Elements

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Halloween Monster Detector

This novelty prank app simulates a fingerprint scan to humorously determine your "monster type" and "weight." Customize scan speed, responses, and themes for ultimate pranks. It can even suggest Halloween costumes based on your results.

Highlights
  • Simulated fingerprint scan
  • Monster type and weight determination
  • Customizable scan speed and responses
  • Multiple themes
  • Costume suggestion for Halloween
  • Voice output of results
Features
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*Note: This app is meant for entertainment purposes only. The thumb print scan is only a simulation, and it does not actually have the ability to tell what your weight is! Monster Detector is a novelty prank thumb print scanner app that tries to determine what kind of monster you are based on a mock fingerprint scan. Simply place your thumb on the scanner and the app will tell you how much it thinks you weigh! Great gag for parties or for impressing the ladies at the club! Monster Detector also contains some neat customization options. You can adjust the speed of the scan simulation, and you can set your own custom response, so that you can play the ultimate prank on your friends and family! There are also various themes to choose from, so you can adjust the look of the app to match your personality! You can even have the app speak your scan results to you over your device speakers. With Halloween coming up, deciding what costume to wear can lead to stress and heartache. Why go through all of that again? Just let this app pick a Halloween costume for you! Dress up as whatever your result is, and you will be the star or the night!

About

Paranormal Elements

Explore a unique periodic table of paranormal phenomena, categorized by type and featuring topics like UFOs, ghosts, and cryptids. Log your own experiences and earn achievements as you delve into the world of anomalies.

Highlights
  • Paranormal periodic table of elements
  • Categorized phenomena (visual, auditory, physiological, environmental)
  • Covers UFOs, Ghosts, Cryptids, ESP, Metaphysics, Astrology
  • Log personal experiences
  • Earn investigator achievements
Features
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The creators of Spirit Story Box introduce this ingenious tool for collecting, categorizing, and exploring various paranormal phenomena. • Decades of paranormal field research and investigation have been distilled into a carefully designed periodic table of elements • Elements are organized by color into visual, auditory, physiological, and environmental categories • Topics include UFOs, Ghosts, Cryptids, ESP, Metaphysics, Astrology, and more • Learn about intriguing anomalies • Add elements you've experienced to your personal list to save and show your friends • Earn achievements as you progress as a paranormal investigator

Screenshots

Halloween Monster Detector3 screens
Paranormal Elements4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Halloween Monster Detector at Free against Paranormal Elements's $0.99. Halloween Monster Detector also leads on update cadence (every 11 months vs every 64 months). Paranormal Elements's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Halloween Monster Detector is free to download; Paranormal Elements costs $0.99 up front. Halloween Monster Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paranormal Elements asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paranormal Elements holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Halloween Monster Detector ships an update every 11 months, Paranormal Elements every 64 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Halloween Monster Detector versus Paranormal Elements: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalloween Monster DetectorParanormal Elements
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.7 (7 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 11 months — betterEvery 64 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperBrandon SteckleinStreamside Software, LLC

Customer experience

Halloween Monster Detector

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Paranormal Elements

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Halloween Monster Detector

One-time1
  • Advertising Removal$0.99
None

Paranormal Elements

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Halloween Monster Detector free?
Halloween Monster Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paranormal Elements free?
Paranormal Elements costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Halloween Monster Detector or Paranormal Elements?
Paranormal Elements is rated higher. Halloween Monster Detector averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Paranormal Elements averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Halloween Monster Detector or Paranormal Elements have ads?
Halloween Monster Detector shows ads; Paranormal Elements does not.
Which is updated more often, Halloween Monster Detector or Paranormal Elements?
Halloween Monster Detector ships an update every 11 months, and Paranormal Elements every 64 months. Most recently, Halloween Monster Detector was updated on October 12, 2026 and Paranormal Elements on October 12, 2026.

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