Comparison

Ghostalker Lite vs Puff Count

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

Head to head
About

Ghostalker Lite

This app simulates a spirit box by converting sensor data into spoken words. It utilizes device sensors like vibration, GPS, and magnetic fields to generate output for paranormal investigation or entertainment. Users interpret the spoken words to understand potential messages.

Highlights
  • Converts sensor data to spoken words
  • Utilizes vibration, GPS, gyroscope, light, magnetic fields, proximity sensors
  • Database of over a thousand common words
  • Displays and speaks generated words
  • Calibrate function to tune out background variance
  • Enable/disable individual sensors
Features
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Whether you are a professional Paranormal Investigator, a hobbyist or just want to have some fun, this app works like a "Spirit Box" reading data from your sensors and turning it into spoken words. IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold your device and do NOT shake or tap your device while running Ghostalker LITE. It is designed to detect the smallest movements and vibration, as well as changes in electromagnetic fields, light, proximity etc. With a database of over a thousand commonly used words, Ghostalker Lite will read changes in all of the sensors it can find in your device. This includes sensors for the tiniest amount of vibration, rotation, GPS, gyroscope, light, magnetic fields, proximity etc. and convert them to words which it will display and speak. This app uses the actual raw data from the sensors to determine what to say, rather than picking one at random like some other apps. TIP 1: Paranormal investigators believe that leaving such devices running for as long as possible will allow "spirits" to learn what energy is required to trigger certain words. TIP 2: If it starts to trigger words constantly you may be getting interference from something close by. Try moving the device somewhere else or tap the 'Calibrate' button to get it to tune out background variance (although you will lose some sensitivity). TIP 3: Occasionally interference can cause individual sensors to trigger constantly. This can also be caused by faulty or overly sensitive sensors. From v0.2 you can now enable and disable individual sensors to prevent such issues. The LITE version of Ghostalker shows the last 10 words spoken but does NOT log those words, it does NOT include the log viewer, and it does NOT allow you to create a custom dictionary of words. If you like this app and want these extra features, please download the full "Ghostalker" app. This app is not designed to form complete sentences so it is up to you to interpret what it says in your own way. Top end phones and tablets tend to have more sensors than low end ones but the app is designed to work with whatever hardware it can find. The sensitivity of sensors will also vary between devices. If the app does not do what you were expecting, or there is an issue with it running on your device, please contact me for help. There are no adverts in this software and it does not require an Internet connection.

About

Puff Count

This app helps users reduce and quit vaping by tracking puff counts, nicotine levels, and progress over time. It offers features like custom quit plans, daily limits, and social support to guide users towards a healthier lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Track Puffs
  • Track Mg Levels
  • Visualize Quit Progress
  • Custom Quit Plan
  • Quit with Friends
  • Daily Limits
  • Goal Tracking
Features
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Concerned about your vaping habit and what it's doing to your health? Looking to cut back but can't live without that feeling? Puff Count is a proven-to-work app that will help you quit vaping. Join over 800,000 users who use Puff Count and start your journey towards a healthier lifestyle now. Features: - Track Puffs - Track Mg Levels - Visualize your quit progress over time - Daily, weekly, and monthly status - Quit with your Friends - Create Your Custom Quit Plan - Daily Limits - Goal Tracking Track Puffs: Easily track every puff you take. Usage Monitor: Visualize your progress over time with daily, weekly, and monthly usage graphs. Daily Puff Limit & Mg Strength: Set daily limits to hold yourself accountable and reduce the amount you vape every day! Set your Mg strength to better understand how much nic you’re consuming. Recognize Triggers: Tracking your vaping statistics and tendencies will help you recognize, and avoid triggers that make it harder to quit vaping. Quit Buddies: You don’t have to do this alone! Invite your friends to Puff Count and stay up to date on each other’s progress. Custom Quit Plan: Choose the date you want to quit vaping for good, and Puff Count will help you get there! By using daily limits that adapt to your habits, Puff Count will guide you through the journey of quitting for good! What are you waiting for? Take back control of your health with Puff Count! Some features within the app require an additional subscription. When you purchase a subscription, please be aware of the following: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Find Our Terms of Use : https://www.quiet.app/legal-notices Privacy Policy : https://www.quiet.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Ghostalker Lite4 screens
Puff Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ghostalker Lite at 66% against Puff Count's 20%. Ghostalker Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). Puff Count's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 27 months). On price 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. Puff Count sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Ghostalker Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Puff Count holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 612 and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Ghostalker Lite's written reviews are positive against 20% of Puff Count's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghostalker Lite ships an update every 27 months, Puff Count weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Ghostalker Lite versus Puff Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhostalker LitePuff Count
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (612 ratings)4.3 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews — better20.2% of reviews
Number of ratings6122.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB70 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNeil KingRodger Studio (Apps)

Customer experience

Ghostalker Lite

All ratings612 ratings
Positive50.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative42.2%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative28.3%

Puff Count

All ratings2,578 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews287 reviews
Positive20.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative76.7%

User reviews

Ghostalker Lite

From 612 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate responses
  • 👍 Interesting experience
  • 🔍 Provides personal details

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Generates random words
  • 🤔 Skepticism about legitimacy
  • 😨 Creepy or disturbing responses

Puff Count

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for tracking puffs and nicotine intake
  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Motivates users to quit or reduce vaping
  • 🤝 Ability to compete with friends to reduce puffs

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription-based model, not free
  • 🔒 Paywall restricts access to core features
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches, including puff count resets
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options

Bugs and requests

Ghostalker Lite

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Responses triggered by device movement

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve accuracy of responses
  • Provide more context for responses
  • Add option to control which spirits can communicate

Puff Count

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to access certain features
  • Inconsistent puff count tracking
  • Issues with subscription management and cancellation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Widget for quick puff tracking
  • Ability to edit past puff entries
  • Integration with wearable devices
  • More advanced analytics and progress tracking

In-app purchases

None

Ghostalker Lite

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Puff Count

Subscriptions14
  • Puff Count Unlimited3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Puff Count Unlimited3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Puff Count Unlimited 30% Off3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Puff Count Unlimited3 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
  • Puff Count Unlimited3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Puff Count Unlimited2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Puff Count Unlimited3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Puff Count Unlimited3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Puff Count Unlimited3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Puff Count Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Puff Count Unlimited3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Puff Count Unlimited Annual$59.991 Year
  • Puff Count Unlimited3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Puff Count Unlimited Annual$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Ghostalker Lite free?
Ghostalker Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Puff Count free?
Puff Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ghostalker Lite or Puff Count?
Puff Count is rated higher. Ghostalker Lite averages 3.1 out of 5 from 612 ratings, while Puff Count averages 4.3 from 2.7K ratings.
Do Ghostalker Lite or Puff Count have ads?
Puff Count shows ads; Ghostalker Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Ghostalker Lite or Puff Count?
Ghostalker Lite ships an update every 27 months, and Puff Count weekly. Most recently, Ghostalker Lite was updated on October 24, 2026 and Puff Count on October 26, 2026.

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