# Ghost Caught on Camera Prank vs Ghost Detector

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Detector at 4.5 against Ghost Caught on Camera Prank's 3.5. Ghost Detector also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Ghost Caught on Camera Prank's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and ratings volume (85 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost Caught on Camera Prank sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Ghost Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ghost Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Caught on Camera Prank has 85 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Ghost Caught on Camera Prank's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ghost Detector's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ghost Caught on Camera Prank ships an update every 4 months, Ghost Detector every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Caught on Camera Prank | Ghost Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-caught-on-camera-prank/id1149958708/reviews) | **[4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-spooky-camera/id6754390157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **32.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Flamethrower](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110459680) | [Shailesh Padiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842701075) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost Caught on Camera Prank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-caught-on-camera-prank/id1149958708)

Transform your photos into spooky scenes by adding realistic ghost stickers. This photo editor allows you to place spectral figures into your gallery images, creating the illusion of a ghost caught on camera. Share your terrifying creations with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Add ghost stickers to photos, Ghost photo effects, Easy-to-use photo editor, Rotate and resize stickers, Save and set as wallpaper

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium 9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium 13 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium 15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium 16 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium 17 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium 18 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium 11 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Ghost Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-spooky-camera/id6754390157)

Add realistic ghost effects and scary AR filters to your photos and videos in real-time. Capture and share spooky moments with friends, transforming everyday scenes into haunted experiences.

**Highlights:** Real-time ghost effects, Scary AR filters, Record and share videos, Unlock all ghost effects, Easy to use interface

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost Caught on Camera Prank free?

Ghost Caught on Camera Prank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ghost Detector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ghost Caught on Camera Prank or Ghost Detector?

Ghost Detector is rated higher. Ghost Caught on Camera Prank averages 3.5 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Ghost Detector averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do Ghost Caught on Camera Prank or Ghost Detector have ads?

Neither Ghost Caught on Camera Prank nor Ghost Detector shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ghost Caught on Camera Prank or Ghost Detector?

Ghost Caught on Camera Prank ships an update every 4 months, and Ghost Detector every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ghost Caught on Camera Prank was updated on October 12, 2026 and Ghost Detector on October 7, 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.*