# DeadWave vs Ghost Music Box

The clearest difference is price: Ghost Music Box at Free against DeadWave's $10.99. DeadWave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Ghost Music Box is free to download; DeadWave costs $10.99 up front. Ghost Music Box sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DeadWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for DeadWave against 3.8 for Ghost Music Box. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of DeadWave's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ghost Music Box's.

DeadWave ships an update every 9 months, Ghost Music Box every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DeadWave | Ghost Music Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadwave/id1468695846/reviews) | **[3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-music-box/id6474482056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **56.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 219 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitPlague LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119043156) | [Michael Weber](https://appshunter.io/developer/349078052) |

## What reviewers say

### DeadWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadwave/id1468695846)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Effective spirit communication
- 👍 Works better than other apps
- 💡 Innovative spirit box functionality
- ✅ Direct and intelligent communication
- 🌟 Best ghost app available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Difficult and frustrating to use
- 💸 Waste of money
- ❓ No clear direction or help
- 👻 Fake, pre-recorded voices
- 👂 Foreign languages heard

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes repeatedly
- No earbud support
- Microphone issues when turning on Gate
- App kicks user out when mic is on
- Gate not working correctly

**Requested features**

- 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


### Ghost Music Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-music-box/id6474482056)

This app acts as a paranormal proximity detection device, using various sensors like EMF, Lidar, and SLS cameras to identify potential signs of paranormal activity. It provides auditory and visual alerts when subtle environmental changes are detected, aiding in paranormal investigation for entertainment purposes.

**Highlights:** Paranormal proximity detection, EMF meter, Lidar laser grid scanner, SLS camera with AI vision, Geoscope for vibrations, Barometer for pressure changes, High frequency audio detector

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access (Cancel Anytime) | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Access (Cancel Anytime) | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DeadWave free?

DeadWave costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ghost Music Box free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DeadWave or Ghost Music Box?

Ghost Music Box is rated higher. DeadWave averages 3.7 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Ghost Music Box averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do DeadWave or Ghost Music Box have ads?

Neither DeadWave nor Ghost Music Box shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DeadWave or Ghost Music Box?

DeadWave ships an update every 9 months, and Ghost Music Box every 5 months. Most recently, DeadWave was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ghost Music Box on October 17, 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.*