# Ghost Detector vs Ghost Finder Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Detector at 4.2 against Ghost Finder Tools's 3.1. Ghost Detector also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 44%). Ghost Finder Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost Detector sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Ghost Finder Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ghost Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Detector has 9.6K ratings behind it against 360, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Ghost Detector's written reviews are positive against 44% of Ghost Finder Tools's.

Ghost Detector ships an update every 22 months, Ghost Finder Tools every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Detector | Ghost Finder Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-haunted-radar/id1089084515/reviews)** | [3.1 (360 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-finder-tools/id1423119459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 360 |
| Positive reviews | **69.5% of reviews** | 44.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Talgame](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050416604) | [paolo dematteis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423119458) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-haunted-radar/id1089084515)

Detect paranormal activity and ghosts using your device's sensors. This app utilizes a new algorithm to measure the nature and impact of entities, offering a fun way to explore haunted locations or playfully scare friends.

**Highlights:** Ghost detection, Paranormal activity scanner, EMF meter sensor, Spirit board functionality, Entity nature measurement, Movement tracking

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| PKE Meter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Soviet EMF | $1.99 | one-time |
| EVP Sensor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Ghost Hunter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for detecting paranormal activity
- 🤖 Accurate EMF readings
- 🔍 Helps locate ghosts/spirits
- 😊 Fun and engaging to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🤔 Questionable accuracy of results
- 😨 Can be creepy/unsettling to use
- 💰 Requires in-app purchases for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Readings sometimes get stuck at max level
- Sensor/detector not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add voice/audio recording capabilities
- Provide more detailed instructions on how to use
- Implement a ghost/spirit communication feature
- Allow users to save/review past readings


### Ghost Finder Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-finder-tools/id1423119459)

Explore haunted locations, communicate with spirits, and detect paranormal activity using your smartphone. This app offers a suite of tools for ghost hunting, from EMF detection to spirit communication, suitable for both beginners and professionals.

**Highlights:** EMF Meter for magnetic anomaly detection, Spirit Box for EVP capture, GhostCam SLS for shape detection, REM Tool for spirit communication, EVP Recorder for storing spirit voices, Blackbox for phonetic noise generation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Fun to use
- 🔍 Potentially detects paranormal activity
- 👍 Good for a scare or prank
- 🕵️‍♀️ Interesting ghost hunting experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔤 Language issues (words not in English)
- 🤔 Questionable accuracy of readings
- 🤯 Can be very scary for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes when trying to change tools
- EMF reader gives inconsistent or random readings
- Spirit box feature does not work as expected

**Requested features**

- Add option to change language to English
- Improve ad placement or offer paid version without ads
- Enhance accuracy and reliability of ghost detection features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost Detector free?

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

### Is Ghost Finder Tools free?

Ghost Finder Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ghost Detector or Ghost Finder Tools?

Ghost Detector is rated higher. Ghost Detector averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Ghost Finder Tools averages 3.1 from 360 ratings.

### Do Ghost Detector or Ghost Finder Tools have ads?

Ghost Finder Tools shows ads; Ghost Detector does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ghost Detector or Ghost Finder Tools?

Ghost Detector ships an update every 22 months, and Ghost Finder Tools every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ghost Detector was updated on October 26, 2026 and Ghost Finder Tools on October 24, 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.*