Comparison

Ghostalker Lite vs Matthews

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
Read full description

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

Matthews

Streamline your automotive needs with this comprehensive app. Manage vehicle shopping, schedule service, track benefits, and access roadside assistance. Enjoy exclusive rewards and games.

Highlights
  • Online vehicle shopping
  • Schedule service and parts
  • Track auto benefits
  • Roadside assistance access
  • Play games and win rewards
Features
Read full description

The Matthews Auto app is your one-stop-shop for everything Matthews and more! Save Time and Start Your Online Vehicle Shopping Experience or Schedule Your Service or Parts Needs From the Comfort of Your Home with Matthews Direct. Track all your Auto-related benefits, contact roadside assistance, and everything else auto-related. PLUS play games and win valuable rewards at Matthews Auto AND around town!

Screenshots

Ghostalker Lite4 screens
Matthews4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Matthews at 4.5 against Ghostalker Lite's 3.1. Matthews also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 27 months) and review sentiment (95% vs 67%). Ghostalker Lite's advantage is ratings volume (613 vs 103). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Matthews holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghostalker Lite has 613 ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Ghostalker Lite's written reviews are positive against 95% of Matthews's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghostalker Lite ships an update every 27 months, Matthews every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ghostalker Lite versus Matthews: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhostalker LiteMatthews
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (613 ratings)4.5 (103 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews94.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings613 — better103
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better11.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeil KingThe Matco Group, Inc

Customer experience

Ghostalker Lite

All ratings613 ratings
Positive50.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative42.1%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative28.1%

Matthews

All ratings103 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

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

Matthews

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ghostalker Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Matthews

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ghostalker Lite free?
Ghostalker Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Matthews free?
Matthews is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ghostalker Lite or Matthews?
Matthews is rated higher. Ghostalker Lite averages 3.1 out of 5 from 613 ratings, while Matthews averages 4.5 from 103 ratings.
Do Ghostalker Lite or Matthews have ads?
Neither Ghostalker Lite nor Matthews shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghostalker Lite or Matthews?
Ghostalker Lite ships an update every 27 months, and Matthews every 2 months. Most recently, Ghostalker Lite was updated on November 3, 2026 and Matthews on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons