# Group Ghost Chat vs Ghost Detector

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Detector at 4.5 against Group Ghost Chat's 3.6. Ghost Detector also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 95) and review sentiment (64% vs 42%). Group Ghost Chat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost Detector sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Group Ghost Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ghost Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Detector has 6.1K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Group Ghost Chat's written reviews are positive against 64% of Ghost Detector's.

Group Ghost Chat ships an update monthly, Ghost Detector every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group Ghost Chat | Ghost Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-ghost-chat/id1463113990/reviews) | **[4.5 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-spirit-box/id1583251752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [OurBigAdventure, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/562914290) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Group Ghost Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-ghost-chat/id1463113990)

Engage with spirits through text-based chat, receiving their responses via audio. View all public conversations in real-time. No login required, just choose a username to interact with the spectral entities.

**Highlights:** Text-based ghost messaging, Audio ghost responses, Public chat view, No login required, Real-time conversations, Ephemeral messages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ghost Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-spirit-box/id1583251752)

Simulate a ghost hunting experience using your device's sensors. Detect sound waves with the microphone, visualize magnetic fields with the magnetometer, and apply special camera filters to create a spooky atmosphere. Record your investigations and share them with others.

**Highlights:** Microphone sound wave detection, Magnetometer magnetic field visualization, Adjustable magnetometer sensitivity, Special camera filters, Screen recording for investigations, Share recordings with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly with 3d trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly with trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly with trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly with trial | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| monthly with trial | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly with trial | $29.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting app
- 👍 Scary but enjoyable experience
- 🤖 EMF detection feature works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔇 Annoying audio/sound effects
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Unreliable sensor readings

**Requested features**

- More advanced ghost detection capabilities
- Ability to communicate with spirits
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group Ghost Chat free?

Group Ghost Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ghost Detector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Group Ghost Chat or Ghost Detector?

Ghost Detector is rated higher. Group Ghost Chat averages 3.6 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Ghost Detector averages 4.5 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Group Ghost Chat or Ghost Detector have ads?

Both Group Ghost Chat and Ghost Detector show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Group Ghost Chat or Ghost Detector?

Group Ghost Chat ships an update monthly, and Ghost Detector every 6 weeks. Most recently, Group Ghost Chat was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ghost Detector on October 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.*