# Real Ghost vs Ghost Talker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Real Ghost at none against Ghost Talker's 5. Real Ghost also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Ghost Talker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost Talker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Real Ghost asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ghost Talker holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Talker has 2.2K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Real Ghost's written reviews are positive against 42% of Ghost Talker's.

Real Ghost ships an update every 13 months, Ghost Talker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Ghost | Ghost Talker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-ghost-radar/id1172288315/reviews) | **[3.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-talker/id1278590732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **42.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [jim stephens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170169506) | [Kunal Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/807662175) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-ghost-radar/id1172288315)

This application uses advanced detection techniques to locate supernatural phenomena on your smartphone. It displays detections on a familiar radar interface, showing their strength and location. Move around to see how the compass rotates with your facing and learn if you are near unusual paranormal beings.

**Highlights:** State-of-the-art detection techniques, Radar interface with detection locations, Color-coded detection strength (ROYGBIV spectrum), Compass rotation with user facing, Identification of paranormal beings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ghost Talker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-talker/id1278590732)

Discover spirits around you with a built-in radar and enhanced ghost camera. Communicate with them through the app, which asks questions for you. Enjoy an ad-free experience with optional premium features.

**Highlights:** Ghost radar detection, Enhanced ghost camera view, App-assisted spirit communication, Ad-free experience, Optional premium subscription

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Questions Quarterly | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock All Questions Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Unlock All 10 Questions. | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock newer 30 questions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All 40 Questions. | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Positive spirits encountered
- 💡 Interesting paranormal experience
- 🤩 Spooky and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 💰 Paywall to access core features
- 🤖 Scripted and inauthentic ghost interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Ghost detection not working
- Repeated same ghost responses
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Free access to ask questions
- More diverse and dynamic ghost interactions
- Improved ghost detection accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Ghost free?

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

### Is Ghost Talker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Real Ghost or Ghost Talker?

Ghost Talker is rated higher. Real Ghost averages 3.7 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Ghost Talker averages 3.9 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Real Ghost or Ghost Talker have ads?

Real Ghost shows ads; Ghost Talker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Real Ghost or Ghost Talker?

Real Ghost ships an update every 13 months, and Ghost Talker every 2 months. Most recently, Real Ghost was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ghost Talker on October 17, 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.*