# CAPTIVATE! vs Social Ghost

The clearest difference is rating: CAPTIVATE! at 4.8 against Social Ghost's 4.1. CAPTIVATE! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). Social Ghost's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 339). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Social Ghost sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. CAPTIVATE! asks for nothing beyond the download.

CAPTIVATE! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Social Ghost has 2.4K ratings behind it against 339, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of CAPTIVATE!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Social Ghost's.

CAPTIVATE! ships an update every 3 weeks, Social Ghost every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CAPTIVATE! | Social Ghost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captivate/id1188466419/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-ghost-analyze-profile/id1457455471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 339 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 24.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Modern Message](https://appshunter.io/developer/953289870) | [Social Ghost](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457455470) |

## What reviewers say

### CAPTIVATE!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captivate/id1188466419)

Earn rewards by completing apartment-related actions like social media sharing, referrals, and lease renewals. Accumulate points to redeem for gift cards from popular retailers. Build a stronger apartment community while enjoying exclusive perks.

**Highlights:** Earn points for actions, Redeem for gift cards, Social media sharing, Referral program, Lease renewal rewards, Surveys and feedback, Online rent payment rewards

**In-app purchases:** none


### Social Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-ghost-analyze-profile/id1457455471)

Gain deep insights into your social media account's performance. Track follower changes, identify top interactors, and analyze post engagement. Discover who views your stories and manage your connections effectively.

**Highlights:** Account analysis with dozens of reports, Follower increase/decrease tracking, Identify unfollowers instantly, Detailed user profile insights, Story viewing and search, Discover top and least popular posts, Find profile interactors

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Social Ghost Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Social Ghost Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Social Ghost Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Social Ghost Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Social Ghost Premium | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Social Ghost Premium | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Social Ghost Premium | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Social Ghost Premium | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Social Ghost Premium | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Social Ghost Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Social Ghost Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Social Ghost Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Social Ghost Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Social Ghost Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful insights
- 🚀 Fast performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck at 50% loading
- Inaccurate follower/unfollower tracking
- Login issues and account lockouts

**Requested features**

- Detailed analytics dashboard
- Ability to see who has blocked you
- Real-time profile updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CAPTIVATE! free?

CAPTIVATE! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Social Ghost free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CAPTIVATE! or Social Ghost?

CAPTIVATE! is rated higher. CAPTIVATE! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 339 ratings, while Social Ghost averages 4.1 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do CAPTIVATE! or Social Ghost have ads?

Social Ghost shows ads; CAPTIVATE! does not.

### Which is updated more often, CAPTIVATE! or Social Ghost?

CAPTIVATE! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Social Ghost every 6 weeks. Most recently, CAPTIVATE! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Social Ghost on October 21, 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.*