# GhostTube vs Note Reader

The clearest difference is price: GhostTube at Free against Note Reader's $2.99. GhostTube also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 21 months). Note Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

GhostTube is free to download; Note Reader costs $2.99 up front. GhostTube sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Note Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

GhostTube ships an update every 11 days, Note Reader every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GhostTube | Note Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghosttube/id1429639135/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GhostTube Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545546656) | [Hieu Huynh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699895985) |

## What reviewers say

### GhostTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghosttube/id1429639135)

This app provides paranormal investigation tools using your device's sensors to detect environmental changes. It allows for video recording, magnetic field detection, and audio analysis, with customizable dictionaries and filters for enhanced investigations. Share your findings with a global community.

**Highlights:** Magnetic field detector, Sound spectrum analyzer, Customizable dictionary, Low light video filters, Community sharing, Word log

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| GhostTube Bundle Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate responses
- 👍 Intelligent communication
- 🔍 Useful for paranormal investigations
- 🔍 Picks up on personal details

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Skepticism about legitimacy
- 🤔 Concerns about negative entities

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Subscription issues with purchases
- Camera orientation problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to silence calibration noise
- Real-time voice feature
- Larger custom word dictionary
- Ability to detect friendly vs. negative spirits


### Note Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-reader/id6593666610)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GhostTube free?

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

### Is Note Reader free?

Note Reader costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do GhostTube or Note Reader have ads?

GhostTube shows ads; Note Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, GhostTube or Note Reader?

GhostTube ships an update every 11 days, and Note Reader every 21 months. Most recently, GhostTube was updated on October 13, 2026 and Note Reader on September 30, 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.*