# Countdown vs Ghost detector spirit hunter

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost detector spirit hunter at 4.7 against Countdown's 3.7. Ghost detector spirit hunter also leads on ratings volume (5.5K vs 150) and review sentiment (65% vs 49%). Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost detector spirit hunter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ghost detector spirit hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost detector spirit hunter has 5.5K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 65% of Ghost detector spirit hunter's.

Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, Ghost detector spirit hunter every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Ghost detector spirit hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-when-will-i-die/id1489090933/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-spirit-hunter/id1612816141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 150 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **65.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [长金 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528253434) | [Alex Quesada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567029705) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-when-will-i-die/id1489090933)

This app calculates your predicted lifespan for entertainment purposes. It also tracks your time alive with second-level accuracy. The goal is to encourage healthier habits and a greater appreciation for time.

**Highlights:** Predict lifespan (for entertainment), Calculate time alive (accurate to seconds), Encourages health awareness, Promotes efficient time use

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ghost detector spirit hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-spirit-hunter/id1612816141)

Detect paranormal activity and spirits using your device's sensors and camera. Explore haunted locations, capture evidence, and create maps of potential ghost activity. Designed for ghost hunters and paranormal investigators.

**Highlights:** Paranormal activity detection, Spirit communication, Ghost radar mapping, Built-in camera, Night vision camera, Evidence capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saved my life
- 👍 Interesting app
- 🔍 Helped find ghosts
- 💡 Good ghost hunting game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fake and not real
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💤 Boring and not scary
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working
- Ghosts not showing up
- App freezing and crashing

**Requested features**

- Make ghosts more visible
- Add more buttons and actions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Ghost detector spirit hunter free?

Ghost detector spirit hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Ghost detector spirit hunter?

Ghost detector spirit hunter is rated higher. Countdown averages 3.7 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Ghost detector spirit hunter averages 4.7 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Countdown or Ghost detector spirit hunter have ads?

Both Countdown and Ghost detector spirit hunter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Ghost detector spirit hunter?

Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ghost detector spirit hunter every 21 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ghost detector spirit hunter on November 7, 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.*