Ghost vs Ghostora
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ghost
This augmented reality app works with a companion book to reveal hidden messages, puzzles, and ghosts. Users can join a secret society, recapture trapped spirits, and solve a mystery to rescue a missing operative. It offers an immersive, interactive storytelling experience for older kids and young adults.
- Augmented reality ghost detection
- Interactive digital puzzles
- Hidden message reveals
- Personalized achievements
- Story-driven narrative
- Ghost trapping gameplay
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Welcome to the Ghost-o-Matic app, created by the Society for the Pursuit of the Reputedly Undead, Namely Ghosts, also known as SPRUNG, for use with the Ghostkeeper’s Journal and Field Guide. If you have not yet acquired your Ghostkeeper’s Journal, kindly follow this link: https://www.carltonbooks.co.uk/the-ghostkeeper-s-journal-and-field-guide-hb.html to purchase the book. You will need the book to trigger the functions of the Ghost-o-Matic app. This app uses groundbreaking augmented reality to reveal hidden messages, missing pages, metaphysical phenomena, mysterious puzzles and even ghosts in and around the pages of the book. We need your help. A SPRUNG operative has gone missing. All that remains of him is his Ghostkeeper’s Journal – you’ll need the Ghost-o-Matic app to break the secrets hidden inside. Our operative’s name is Agamemnon White – child prodigy, ecto-genius, and tuna sandwich obsessive. He is also head of Ghostkeeping for the Western region, and was collecting the most powerful ecto-energy types known to man in his Journal. Download the Ghost-o-Matic app, synchronise it with your copy of the Ghostkeeper’s Journal, join SPRUNG, and use the book and app together to retrace Ag’s trail and help us rescue him. But beware… the moment you open the book, you will release the ghosts Ag trapped inside. It will be up to you to recapture them with the Ghost-o-Matic app and solve the mystery of his disappearance… without disappearing yourself! This immersive storyworld of the Ghostkeeper’s Journal, told through the book and the app, represents a brand new kind of interactive fiction for older kids and young adults, reinventing the book for the screen generation and using AR technology in a wholly new way. The app delivers more than fifty animation sequences, digital puzzles and personalised achievements as part of an over-arching story about this mysterious Ghostkeeping society and its dark secrets. Join SPRUNG through this app and experience the next generation of storytelling today. To begin, launch the app and point your device’s camera at your Journal to begin your hunt. In-app messages will guide you through the process of joining SPRUNG and catching your first ghost. NOTE: Once downloaded, the Ghost-O-Matic app does not require WiFi. No data is sent from the app – any information entered into the app is only saved on the user’s own device. This free app is available to anyone with a compatible smartphone or tablet (iPhone 5 or above, iPad 2 or above, iPod Touch 6th Gen. or above - all running iOS 8.0 or above).
Ghostora
Transform your device into a fake ghost detector for harmless pranks. Simulate radar signals, apply spooky camera effects, and play creepy sounds to entertain friends. All features are for entertainment purposes only.
- Fake ghost radar simulation
- Prank camera effects
- Creepy sound effects
- Ghost character collection
- Save and share prank moments
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Ever wondered if the ghost is nearby? Welcome to Ghostora, the ultimate ghost detector radar and scary prank experience designed for horror lovers, ghost hunting fans, and spooky fun with friends. Use Ghostora’s simulated ghost detector camera finder, creepy radar scanner, scary sounds, and paranormal-style effects to create thrilling prank moments anytime. Whether you enjoy ghost hunting tools, horror games, or spooky camera experiences, Ghostora brings scary entertainment directly to your phone. Ghostora is made for entertainment and prank purposes only and does not provide real paranormal detection. FEATURES Ghost Detector Radar Use a simulated ghost detector radar to scan your surroundings and discover random ghost signals for fun and scary prank moments. Ghost Detector Camera Finder Open the scary camera mode to reveal spooky ghost visuals, haunted effects, and paranormal-style surprises through your device camera. Ghost Hunting Tools Explore multiple ghost hunting themed tools designed to create immersive horror experiences and realistic prank gameplay. Ghost Control Mode Interact with spooky ghost effects and trigger creepy paranormal reactions to scare your friends and family. Creepy Horror Sounds Enhance every ghost hunting session with chilling sound effects, scary whispers, and horror ambience. Ghost Collection Unlock and explore different ghost characters with unique appearances and spooky personalities. Save & Share Capture your funniest scary prank moments and share them with friends on social media. WHY PLAY GHOSTORA? Fun ghost hunting simulator Realistic scary radar visuals Horror camera prank effects Great for prank lovers Spooky entertainment anytime Lightweight and easy to use Ghost detector for free fun experiences IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER Ghostora is an entertainment-only prank application. This app does not provide real ghost detection, paranormal investigation, or scientific analysis. All ghost signals, radar activity, camera effects, and scary experiences are simulated for fun. If you are sensitive to horror or scary content, please use the app carefully. Download Ghostora: Ghost Detector Radar today and enjoy scary ghost hunting adventures, spooky camera effects, horror radar scans, and fun prank experiences with friends and family. http://vividsoftlab.com/ghostfinder-privacypolicy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ghostora at 4.8 against Ghost's 4.1. Ghostora also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%). Ghost's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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.
Ghostora holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 134 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Ghost's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ghostora's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ghost | Ghostora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (134 ratings) | 4.8 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 134 — better | 29 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 838 MB | 220 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Carlton Books Limited | MD SAYMON ISLAM |
Customer experience
Ghost
Ghostora
Bugs and requests
Ghost
Reported bugs
32 issues- Scanning screen is black
- Scanning does not work
- App not downloading
- Camera issues (black and white, thinner objects)
- Things on camera won't align with book pages
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- Scanning items are not where they should be
- Page shows book in black and white
- Access denied message after specific chapters
- Cannot get past the cover
- Cannot make teeth move on Groshhert
- App takes too long to synchronize
- Access denied messages at conclusion of painting muse mystery
- Button shines but doesn't let user go on page
- App not working after download attempt
- Ghost reveal issues
- Cannot scan printout of letter from Helani Hekili
- Runaway case scanning doesn't work
- Ghost-o-Matic says access denied
- Teeth won't come up
- App says 'You have already purchased this'
- Runaway case is confusing
- Cannot scan Ellie's page
- Not synchronized after scanning book
- Training not working
- Ghost tracker broken
- Cannot get past the cover
- Cannot scan the girl in the third chapter
- Glitching out and dying
- Takes up too much space
- Doesn't show on actual device
- App used is basic recognition
- Cannot unlock everything immediately
Requested features
19 requests- Fix scanning issues
- Improve puzzle clarity
- Address 'Access denied' errors
- Allow multiple player profiles
- Fix synchronization problems
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- Make teeth move on Groshhert
- Fix issues with Runaway pt. 1
- Allow scanning of printout after Resolution
- Fix issues with Artist and the Muse chapter
- Update app for current issues
- Fix ghost reveal issues
- Allow viewing ghosts after resolution
- Fix scanning of Ellie's picture
- Fix issues with Phantamist case file
- Fix issues with the third chapter
- Fix ghost tracker issues
- Make app work for younger users
- Fix issues with the cover scan
- Fix issues with the practical training
Ghostora
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ghost
No in-app purchases
Ghostora
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ghost free?
Is Ghostora free?
Which has better reviews, Ghost or Ghostora?
Do Ghost or Ghostora have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ghost or Ghostora?
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