Real Ghost Detector vs GhostTalk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Real Ghost Detector
This app simulates the detection of supernatural entities using your smartphone's sensors. It displays readings on a radar with a color-coded system to indicate signal strength, helping you track potential presences within a limited range.
- Color-coded detection strength indicator
- Radar-style visualization of detected entities
- Limited detection range (approx. 500 meters)
- Real-time tracking of presences
- Notes for tracking detections over time
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Detection colors guide: Each dot or blip on the radar is colored to represent the strength of a single observed entity and its readings, and if a detection goes outside of maximum radar range, then later that same detection returns within the observation range, the same color should be shown, or if it is a different, unique detection, and a unique color should appear although it is possible it will be close to the strength depending on what the sensors read. Each color is graded on the strength of the signal from any one radar blip across ROYGBIV color spectrum, and as dots enter and exit the sensor range their strength is graded based on the magnitude of the readings. The "weakest" types of detection to the "strongest" types of detection are arranged as follows: - Violet - Weakest strength of detection (possible false positive) - Indigo - Blue - Green - Yellow - Orange - Red - Strongest strength of detection (almost never a false positive) This is an app developed through rigorous trial and error testing, to allow smartphones to detect the presence of ghosts, and many other supernatural beings in the area near the device. Effective range is limited to roughly 500 meters (~0.311 miles), and accuracy cannot be guaranteed because of variations in sensors from device to device. Sometimes it helps to allow the app to run for a prolonged period of time for more accurate results. The radar type design approximates the location of nearby detected presences in nearly real time, with a unique color assigned to help identify and track additional entities as they come within scan distance. Effectiveness and range are slightly different among different devices, and running multiple instances nearby can cause interference and disturbances to the scanning process. Best used in low light, quiet areas, and often detects entities in areas you may have never suspected there to be any active apparitions. It's recommended to repeat scanning and spot checking across several weeks of time for the most effective results as there are sometimes electronic and magnetic disturbances which will temporarily prevent accurate data being collected. To be a real pro one should collect notes as well alongside the app for referencing which times and specific locations where the sensors detect useful information. It should be noted that visual detection cannot always be obtained for a variety of reasons, such as too much interference nearby, or that there simply are no entities to detect anywhere near you. Try again later, and at other locations! This is a free app, and as such, it is supported through advertising on the AdMob platform to keep it free for everyone to use. Should issues/vulgarity with ads arise, they can be reported directly to Google AdMob. An invisible energy can be detected near you! If you suspect there may be supernatural events occurring, like strange voices, phantom happening, or the classic case of paranormal equipment detecting something - you should try ghost detector! Like a detective with ESP you can impress your paranoid friends by using this scanner to look for spirits. Due to the paranormal nature of this app, results and accuracy will greatly vary depending on conditions, surroundings, location and the device used. Please do not depend on information or data from Real Ghost Detector alone. Thanks for using the app!
GhostTalk
This tool helps users listen for EVPs using their Apple device, with a library of words to interpret sounds. It displays estimated accuracy, EMF readings, and allows for language changes. Users can also join a group chat to discuss experiences.
- EVP listening tool
- Curated word library
- Accuracy estimation
- Live EMF readings
- Multi-language support
- User group chat
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For our Ghost Hunter friends this tool will allow you to use your Apple device to listen for EVPs. The curated library of around 2300 words will help you to see what you can't hear. The estimated accuracy of the data is listed with the translation along with the EMF reading at the time of the capture. We also show you a live reading of the electromagnetic field around the phone, measured in mili Gauss. Tap the pause button to pause detection, this will help you to avoid catching your own conversations, resume detection by tapping play. Don't forget to scroll, your entire session may continue beyond the screen, so scroll down to see the latest results. The microphone in Apple's devices is very good and you may find that excess environmental noise has an effect on the accuracy of the text returned. What you see on the screen is the best guess for what was said. You can also change languages in the device settings under GhostTalk. GhostTalk currently supports English, French, Chinese, German and Spanish. Join our group chat to discuss ghostly things with other users. There are no ghosts in the chat. If things get a little spooky we recommend turning on some lights and taking a break from the app for a while. :)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Real Ghost Detector at none against GhostTalk's shown. Real Ghost Detector also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). GhostTalk's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months) and rating (3.9 vs 3.6). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GhostTalk holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GhostTalk has 1.8K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Real Ghost Detector's written reviews are positive against 40% of GhostTalk's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Real Ghost Detector ships an update every 14 months, GhostTalk every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Real Ghost Detector | GhostTalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (244 ratings) | 3.9 (1.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews — better | 40.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 244 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | jim stephens | OurBigAdventure, LLC |
Customer experience
Real Ghost Detector
GhostTalk
User reviews
Real Ghost Detector
From 244 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Entertainment value and fun factor
- 📚 Educational vocabulary expansion
- 🎯 Surprisingly accurate/relevant word generation
- 👻 Engaging spooky atmosphere
- ✨ Entertaining for pranking friends
Room to improve
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- ❌ Lack of user instructions or guidance
- 🎛️ No settings or control options
- 🌐 Language barrier (Spanish/foreign language issues)
- 📖 Unclear color/dot meanings on radar
GhostTalk
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔥 Accurate responses
- 🔍 Detailed conversations
- 🔮 Connects with spirits
- ⚠️ Warns of potential dangers
Room to improve
- 🤖 Repeats user input
- 🤔 Confusing responses
- 🙅♀️ Potentially dangerous
- 💤 Ineffective or unreliable
Bugs and requests
Real Ghost Detector
Reported bugs
8 issues- Text at top runs together and is unreadable
- App title covers displayed words
- Radar shows no detection despite word generation
- Directional radar readings are inaccurate
- App crashes after 30-50 seconds of use
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- Long delays before words appear
- Misspelled or gibberish words displayed
- No radar response when words are generated
Requested features
10 requests- Add settings and sensitivity controls
- Implement frequency adjustment options
- Add map/radar feature to locate ghosts
- Enable ghost communication/talking feature
- Add visual ghost appearance feature
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- Create word history/log for reviewing later
- Improve text display formatting
- Add language selection option
- Remove or reduce advertisement frequency
- Add instructions or tutorial guide
GhostTalk
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes frequently
- Excessive ads
- Microphone permissions issues
Requested features
3 requests- Save recording functionality
- Mute microphone option
- Improved accuracy and reliability
In-app purchases
Real Ghost Detector
No in-app purchases
GhostTalk
No in-app purchases
Questions
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