# The Phenomenon vs The Ghost

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Phenomenon at none against The Ghost's 23. The Ghost's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#67 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Ghost sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. The Phenomenon asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for The Phenomenon against 3.9 for The Ghost. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of The Phenomenon's written reviews are positive against 60% of The Ghost's.

The Phenomenon ships an update every 5 weeks, The Ghost every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Phenomenon | The Ghost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-phenomenon/id1288758206/reviews)** | [3.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ghost-multiplayer-horror/id1557035248/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **60.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#67** |
| Size | 339 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kokots LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814814239) | [Gameplier Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538782408) |

## What reviewers say

### The Phenomenon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-phenomenon/id1288758206)

Embark on an episodic survival horror adventure as a paranormal researcher. Explore vast maps, utilize specialized devices, and confront intelligent creatures. Engage in cross-platform multiplayer and compete for global leaderboard dominance.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform multiplayer, Episodic survival horror, Paranormal research devices, Smart AI creatures, Global leaderboards, High replayability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic graphics
- 🤩 Immersive horror experience
- 💯 Excellent game quality
- 🥰 Fun to play with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Audio issues (can't hear audio)
- 🌚 Game too dark/needs better lighting
- 🕹️ Buggy controls and camera
- ⏱️ Limited playtime due to in-game currency system

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer mode not working properly
- Inability to change language settings
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs

**Requested features**

- Add 3-4 player multiplayer mode
- Implement a save/checkpoint system
- Improve tutorial and onboarding
- Optimize performance on older devices


### The Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ghost-multiplayer-horror/id1557035248)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Free · Adventure, #162 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Team up with friends to survive terrifying haunted locations. Escape as a survivor or hunt them down as a ghost. Can you escape before it's too late?

**Highlights:** Multiplayer co-op survival, Play as survivor or ghost, Multiple haunted locations, Escape or hunt mechanics, Up to 5 players

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Email Sign Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| StPatrick hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| XP Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold XP Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Best Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great Resources Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Top Hat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cowboy Hat | $2.99 | one-time |
| Plague Hat | $3.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| XP Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold XP Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hot Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| XP Pack 4 | $20.99 | one-time |
| XP Pack 5 | $41.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun multiplayer experience
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique monster mechanics
- 👍 Good for playing with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Microphone issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Difficulty balancing
- 🐛 Matchmaking problems

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to revive teammates
- Ghosts/monsters behaving unexpectedly
- Lobby/matchmaking issues
- Audio problems

**Requested features**

- More maps and monsters
- Difficulty settings
- Ability to see teammates on map
- Sprint/stamina feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Phenomenon free?

The Phenomenon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Ghost free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Phenomenon or The Ghost?

The Phenomenon is rated higher. The Phenomenon averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while The Ghost averages 3.9 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do The Phenomenon or The Ghost have ads?

Both The Phenomenon and The Ghost show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Phenomenon or The Ghost?

The Phenomenon ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Ghost every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Phenomenon was updated on September 28, 2026 and The Ghost on September 29, 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.*