FaceJoy vs Ghost Detector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FaceJoy
Control games using your facial expressions and body movements. Cast your iPhone to a second screen to use it as a motion controller. Experience unique gameplay that lets you play with your face.
- Facial expression game control
- Body motion controller via AirPlay
- Dual-Screen Mode for larger displays
- Uses TrueDepth camera system
- Privacy-focused data handling
- Compatible with all iOS devices (post v1.3.0)
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【IMPORTANT】: Before version 1.3.0, FaceJoy need to use TrueDepth System for playing,so it only compatible with iPhone X series which has notch. After version 1.3.0, FaceJoy add Dual-Screen Mode for playing, so ALL iOS Devices can play with it. 【Dual-Screen Model】: Cast the iPhone to the second screen by AirPlay, the iPhone can be transformed into a body motion controller, and you can interact with the large screen by waving the iPhone (similar to Switch JoyCon). Note: This function requires a smooth network environment, otherwise delay may occur. FaceJoy uses the device's TrueDepth camera system to track the movement of your face(such as blink,smile,open mouth and so on) to controller the game elements . This allows for a unique user experience — a game you can play with your face. In order for this functionality to be possible, the app requires access to your device's camera. This access can be toggled on or off at any time in your device's settings. The camera images and resulting depth data are only used for gameplay purposes. The live video feed is never used, and its data is never stored locally or remotely. Camera access is required to get depth data from Apple's API's. This data is stored on the device only for the duration of your current game session. Every time the home screen is presented or the app is closed, the data is deleted. This data is used to make your gameplay experience more enjoyable. Face data is never stored remotely, given to third parties, or used for any non-gameplay purposes. The face data only remains on your device, and never leaves your device at any time. If you have any questions, please reach out to me at kittenyang@icloud.com Thanks for playing FaceJoy!
Ghost Detector
Transform your phone into a paranormal investigation kit with tools like a spirit box, EMF meter, and spectral camera. Log readings, generate shareable reports, and explore haunted lore. Designed for entertainment and creating dramatic moments.
- Spirit Box for audio detection
- EMF Meter for magnetic field readings
- Spectral Camera to reveal hidden figures
- EVP Recorder for faint voices
- Presence Radar for motion tracking
- Shareable Investigation Reports
- Haunted lore library
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Your phone is now a full paranormal investigation kit. Spectra turns your device's real sensors into a suite of beautifully crafted ghost-hunting instruments — then ties every reading together into one shareable Investigation Report. No cheap gimmicks. Just an immersive, cinematic hunt. THE INSTRUMENTS • Spirit Box — sweep the airwaves and hear words break through the static • EMF Meter — read the magnetic field and catch every spike • Spectral Camera — scan the dark and reveal the figures hiding in it • EVP Recorder — capture voices too faint for your ears • Presence Radar — track what's moving around you INVESTIGATION REPORTS Every reading is logged with a timestamp. End your session to get a spookiness score and a full timeline you can share with anyone brave enough to look. HAUNTED LORE Read chilling true hauntings and ghost stories between sessions. Perfect for sleepovers, ghost tours, dares, and creators who want dramatic, shareable moments. Spectra Pro unlocks every instrument and the full lore library. Subscription auto-renews; cancel anytime. For entertainment purposes only. Spectra does not detect real spirits. Support: https://app.notion.com/p/Support-Spectra-3a40cc7ee736808d80d0fa25dd417e88?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Privacy-Policy-Spectra-3a40cc7ee73680ef8e1ec4b9213c7153?source=copy_link Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FaceJoy at 5.0 against Ghost Detector's 3.7. FaceJoy also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Ghost Detector's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. FaceJoy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ghost Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FaceJoy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
FaceJoy ships an update fortnightly, Ghost Detector every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FaceJoy | Ghost Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | 骑滔 杨 | MUHAMMET USLU |
Customer experience
FaceJoy
Ghost Detector
In-app purchases
FaceJoy
- Remove Ads$0.99
Ghost Detector
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Yearly Pro$34.991 Year
- Tip$4.99
- Lifetime Pro$59.99
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