# Halo Collar vs Ghost Controls

The clearest difference is rating: Halo Collar at 4.1 against Ghost Controls's 2.9. Halo Collar also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). Ghost Controls's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Halo Collar holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halo Collar has 9.2K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Halo Collar's written reviews are positive against 33% of Ghost Controls's.

Halo Collar ships an update every 3 weeks, Ghost Controls every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halo Collar | Ghost Controls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-collar/id1476830649/reviews)** | [2.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-controls/id6448189177/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 331 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Protect Animals With Satellites, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476830648) | [Assemblabs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456463153) |

## What reviewers say

### Halo Collar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-collar/id1476830649)

This smart collar system creates virtual fences using GPS and beacons to keep your dog safely contained. It offers real-time activity tracking, training guidance from Cesar Millan, and customizable feedback to ensure your dog's safety and well-being.

**Highlights:** Virtual fence creation via app, GPS and GNSS satellite location, Cesar Millan expert training methods, Real-time safety and activity tracking, Customizable feedback and alerts, Indoor boundary setting with beacons

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best thing I've ever bought!
- 🔒 Great Service
- 👍 Problem Solved!
- 👍 Great for larger properties!
- 👍 Life savers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Loses connection
- 🐛 Awful.
- 🐛 Good, not great
- 🔋 I wish the 'zap' was stronger.
- 🐛 Mediocre at best

**Reported bugs**

- GPS inaccuracies
- Collar malfunctions
- Connectivity issues
- Battery life problems

**Requested features**

- Custom No Go Zones
- Remote control option


### Ghost Controls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-controls/id6448189177)

Control your automatic gate opener remotely. Open, close, check status, and receive alerts. Schedule gate activity and grant access to others. Requires a compatible control board and the AXMC-R module.

**Highlights:** Remote gate open/close, Gate status monitoring, Open/close alerts, Customizable schedules, Grant remote access, Diagnostic data sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halo Collar free?

Halo Collar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ghost Controls free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Halo Collar or Ghost Controls?

Halo Collar is rated higher. Halo Collar averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Ghost Controls averages 2.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do Halo Collar or Ghost Controls have ads?

Neither Halo Collar nor Ghost Controls shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Halo Collar or Ghost Controls?

Halo Collar ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ghost Controls every 8 months. Most recently, Halo Collar was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ghost Controls on September 22, 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.*