DeadWave vs Spooksy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Instrumental Trans Communication (ITC)
- Sound Manipulation (Transform EVP)
- Opportunistic EVP
- 4 Sound Banks
- Adjustable Audio Effects
- Visual ITC feature
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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.
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.
- Discover local spooky places
- Detailed images of locations
- Filter search results
- Expand search range
- List and Map view
- Regular updates
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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.
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Verdict
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
Spooksy is free to download; DeadWave costs $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | DeadWave | Spooksy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (58 ratings) — better | 3.2 (30 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews — better | 45.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 219 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | BitPlague LLC | BINARYFUEL, LLC |
Customer experience
DeadWave
Spooksy
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
DeadWave
No in-app purchases
Spooksy
No in-app purchases









