Comparison

Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY vs GhostBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY

This app allows participants to register for an online game, enter and track codes, and scan game ticket codes. It also provides access to important game-related information like rules, odds, winners, and customer service.

Highlights
  • Register for online game
  • Enter and track codes
  • Scan game ticket codes
  • Access Rules & Odds Charts
  • View Winners and FAQs
  • Find Prize Submission Forms
Features
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Welcome to the updated Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY App. With the Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY app, participants may use the app to (1) register for the MONOPOLY online game; (2) enter and track their MONOPOLY online codes; (3) scan game ticket codes they receive; and (4) find Rules & Odds Charts, Winners, Frequently Asked Questions, Prize Submission Forms, Privacy Policies, Customer Service, etc. The Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY app may be used only in association with the MONOPOLY Collect & Win Game at participating Albertsons Companies, LLC banners (Acme, Albertsons, Albertsons Market, Amigos, CARRS, Jewel-Osco, Lucky – Southern CA only, Market Street, Pak ’n Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Super Saver, Tom Thumb, United Express, United Supermarkets, VONS, Haggens).

About

GhostBuddy

Explore paranormal possibilities with this entertainment app. It uses your device's sensors to create a simulated ghost detection experience, complete with radar displays and alerts for thrilling adventures.

Highlights
  • Simulated paranormal investigation
  • Real-time sensor scanning
  • Live radar displays
  • Ghost alerts
  • Immersive scanning experiences
  • Supernatural-themed interactions
Features
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Have you ever experienced a strange moment that you simply couldn't explain? GhostBuddy is an entertainment app inspired by paranormal investigation, designed to bring excitement, mystery, and suspense to every exploration. Whether you're visiting abandoned buildings, exploring dark rooms, checking out legendary haunted locations, or simply looking for a thrilling experience, GhostBuddy creates an atmosphere of paranormal discovery where every scan feels like a step into the unknown. HOW IT WORKS GhostBuddy uses your iPhone’s built-in magnetometer, microphone, ambient light sensor, and camera to scan the surrounding environment in real time. Based on magnetic field activity, sound variations, light fluctuations, and camera input, the app generates dynamic paranormal-style readings and presents them through live radar displays, ghost alerts, mysterious visual effects, and immersive scanning experiences. Combined with real-time scanning interfaces and supernatural-themed interactions, GhostBuddy turns every investigation into a fun and engaging paranormal adventure. DISCLAIMER GhostBuddy is an entertainment app designed to provide a simulated paranormal investigation experience. It is not a scientific detection tool, professional measuring instrument, supernatural verification system, or occult/divination service. Any readings, alerts, scan results, visual effects, or other content generated by the app are intended solely for entertainment purposes and should not be interpreted as factual, accurate, scientific, or evidence of paranormal activity. We are not responsible for any use, misuse, or interpretation of the app or its results. Privacy Policy:https://www.ghostbuddy.vip/slime/pages/5162-FAB2279F/index.html User Service Agreement:https://www.ghostbuddy.vip/slime/pages/5163-7497B2E5/index.html Subscription Terms:https://www.ghostbuddy.vip/slime/pages/5222-A4AAF0B8/index.html EULA:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY3 screens
GhostBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GhostBuddy at 4.6 against Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY's 1.8. Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. GhostBuddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GhostBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.8K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY's written reviews are positive against 14% of GhostBuddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY ships an update fortnightly, GhostBuddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY versus GhostBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLYGhostBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (4.8K ratings)4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews14.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.8K — better1.8K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB93 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDigital Attic, LLCGuangzhou Chejuban Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY

All ratings4,801 ratings
Positive17.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative85.0%

GhostBuddy

All ratings1,702 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative81.0%

Bugs and requests

Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scanner not working consistently
  • App not recognizing existing accounts
  • Rewards and coupons not properly loading

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to scan multiple tickets at once
  • Better tracking of scanned tickets and redeemed prizes
  • More transparency around game mechanics and odds of winning

GhostBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

GhostBuddy

Subscriptions9
  • Super Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Week Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium - First Week Trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium - Trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium - Intro Offer1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium - Special Offer1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium - Standard$19.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • GhostBuddy Lifetime Offer$19.99

Questions

Is Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY free?
Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GhostBuddy free?
GhostBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY or GhostBuddy?
GhostBuddy is rated higher. Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while GhostBuddy averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY or GhostBuddy have ads?
Neither Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY nor GhostBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY or GhostBuddy?
Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY ships an update fortnightly, and GhostBuddy every 9 days. Most recently, Shop, Play, Win!® MONOPOLY was updated on November 6, 2026 and GhostBuddy on November 5, 2026.

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