Comparison

Real Ghost Detector vs Group Ghost Chat

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Group Ghost Chat

Engage with spirits through text-based chat, receiving their responses via audio. View all public conversations in real-time. No login required, just choose a username to interact with the spectral entities.

Highlights
  • Text-based ghost messaging
  • Audio ghost responses
  • Public chat view
  • No login required
  • Real-time conversations
  • Ephemeral messages
Features
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For our Ghost Talk users who wanted more from the chat, we bring you Group Ghost Chat where you type your messages in to get a response from your ghosts. Plus you get to see everyone else's conversations as well. There is no login, just tell the app what you want to be called in the chat so your ghosts can identify you in their responses. Because ghosts have trouble with the on-screen keyboard we still use the microphone to pick up their responses. So you will need to allow microphone access if you want to have ghost responses to your comments. All messages expire quickly so you only see the most recent conversations. We had a lot of fun building this app and we hope you have a lot of fun using it!

Screenshots

Real Ghost Detector4 screens
Group Ghost Chat1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Real Ghost Detector at Free against Group Ghost Chat's $0.99. Real Ghost Detector also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (53% vs 42%). Group Ghost Chat's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Real Ghost Detector is free to download; Group Ghost Chat costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Real Ghost Detector against 3.6 for Group Ghost Chat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 244 and 95 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Real Ghost Detector's written reviews are positive against 42% of Group Ghost Chat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Real Ghost Detector ships an update every 14 months, Group Ghost Chat monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Real Ghost Detector versus Group Ghost Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReal Ghost DetectorGroup Ghost Chat
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.6 (244 ratings)3.6 (95 ratings)
Positive reviews53.1% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings244 — better95
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB99 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerjim stephensOurBigAdventure, LLC

Customer experience

Real Ghost Detector

All ratings244 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative27.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive53.1%
Neutral10.9%
Negative35.9%

Group Ghost Chat

All ratings95 ratings
Positive62.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative30.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%

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

Group Ghost Chat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Real Ghost Detector

No in-app purchases

None

Group Ghost Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Real Ghost Detector free?
Real Ghost Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Group Ghost Chat free?
Group Ghost Chat costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Real Ghost Detector or Group Ghost Chat?
Real Ghost Detector and Group Ghost Chat are both rated 3.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 244 and 95 ratings respectively.
Do Real Ghost Detector or Group Ghost Chat have ads?
Group Ghost Chat shows ads; Real Ghost Detector does not.
Which is updated more often, Real Ghost Detector or Group Ghost Chat?
Real Ghost Detector ships an update every 14 months, and Group Ghost Chat monthly. Most recently, Real Ghost Detector was updated on October 4, 2026 and Group Ghost Chat on October 14, 2026.

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