Comparison

DeadWave vs Spooksy

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

Head to head
About

DeadWave

This app facilitates communication with spirits through electronic devices, utilizing sound manipulation and real-time audio. It offers adjustable audio effects, an equalizer, and a visual ITC feature to aid in paranormal investigations.

Highlights
  • Instrumental Trans Communication (ITC)
  • Sound Manipulation (Transform EVP)
  • Opportunistic EVP
  • 4 Sound Banks
  • Adjustable Audio Effects
  • Visual ITC feature
Features
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Instrumental Trans Communication (ITC) is the communication with spirits through electronic devices. EVP theory suggests that we can communicate with spirits or otherworldly entities on a recording device. The method that these spirits seem to be using is known as Sound Manipulation (Transform EVP). Though we are not exactly sure how this process is done we know that it involves the modulation of sound waves in a manner that will change it’s characteristics on to a recording device.They may also communicate in real time (Opportunistic EVP). Simply put, spirits can change sounds in order to form speech and therefor have the ability to communicate. Features: 4 sound Banks Optional Microphone input Audio effects that are fully adjustable including Echo, Reverb, Noise Gate, and Pitch. 4 Band Equalizer Visual ITC feature that uses the first ever Virtual Video Feedback method. This paranormal app is made to work similar to that of a ghost box by providing "raw audio" that spirits can use to form speech. This device can be put on your phone so you can have it with you, you never know when you might end up at a haunted location. You have to work on building a connection with the other side. This will help improve your communication. Disclaimer: There is no guarantee you will be able to communicate with spirits or ghosts. Results may vary. Use at your own risk.

About

Spooksy

Discover haunted and spooky locations in your vicinity with detailed images and descriptions. Filter your search by type of place or expand the range to find hidden gems. The app is regularly updated with new content and features.

Highlights
  • Discover local spooky places
  • Detailed images of locations
  • Filter search results
  • Expand search range
  • List and Map view
  • Regular updates
Features
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Finally, an app to help you find all the spooky places all around you. The Spooksy App Shows you all of the spooky places in your area. Built from the most comprehensive list of spooky places available, combined with high resolution detailed images of each location. We are constantly updating the app, so watch for updates. Expand the Search Range or Filter the Results to find specific type of spooky place near you. Complete with Details and the best Images available for each location. Search through a List or Use the Map View to see the details of each location. Keep an eye on our roadmap, or if you want to see a new feature send us a note.

Screenshots

DeadWave4 screens
Spooksy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spooksy at Free against DeadWave's $10.99. Spooksy also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). DeadWave's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (57% vs 45%). On ratings volume, 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

Spooksy is free to download; DeadWave costs $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DeadWave holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of DeadWave's written reviews are positive against 45% of Spooksy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeadWave ships an update every 9 months, Spooksy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DeadWave versus Spooksy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeadWaveSpooksy
Price$10.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (58 ratings) — better3.2 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB15 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperBitPlague LLCBINARYFUEL, LLC

Customer experience

DeadWave

All ratings58 ratings
Positive65.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive56.8%
Neutral6.8%
Negative36.4%

Spooksy

All ratings30 ratings
Positive56.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%

Bugs and requests

DeadWave

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes repeatedly
  • No earbud support
  • Microphone issues when turning on Gate
  • App kicks user out when mic is on
  • Gate not working correctly
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  • Phone goes silent when Gate is on
  • Does not work with VoiceOver screen reader
  • Bug: microphone must be on for other channels
  • Keeps crashing
  • Repeats user's voice
  • External speaker needed for clarity
  • App crashes when touching button
  • Delayed playback of user's voice
  • No longer works as before
  • Visual mode does not have record function
  • External recorder needed for sessions

Requested features

11 requests
  • Real-time slow-down method for speech
  • Option to talk to one ghost at a time
  • Longer speaking sessions with one spirit
  • Fix earbud support
  • Fix speaker output issues
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  • Add pause/play/record to visual mode
  • Option to reverse audio
  • EVP option to list spoken words
  • Starters guide for settings
  • Fix microphone issues when turning on Gate
  • Improve accessibility for screen readers

Spooksy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DeadWave

No in-app purchases

None

Spooksy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeadWave free?
DeadWave costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spooksy free?
Spooksy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DeadWave or Spooksy?
DeadWave is rated higher. DeadWave averages 3.7 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Spooksy averages 3.2 from 30 ratings.
Do DeadWave or Spooksy have ads?
Neither DeadWave nor Spooksy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeadWave or Spooksy?
DeadWave ships an update every 9 months, and Spooksy every 2 months. Most recently, DeadWave was updated on October 16, 2026 and Spooksy on September 30, 2026.

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