# Sparta Showtime vs Ghost Detector

The clearest difference is rating: Sparta Showtime at 5.0 against Ghost Detector's 4.4. Sparta Showtime also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.0). Ghost Detector's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost Detector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Sparta Showtime asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sparta Showtime holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Detector has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sparta Showtime ships an update every 21 months, Ghost Detector weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sparta Showtime | Ghost Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparta-showtime/id1498950764/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-ghost-box/id6806272541/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [READY THEATRE SYSTEMS, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461665525) | [Thirty Three Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887900142) |

## What reviewers say

### Sparta Showtime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparta-showtime/id1498950764)

Access daily showtimes and discover upcoming movies. Get instant access to tickets, theatre details, and promotional alerts. Never miss a show with up-to-date movie information.

**Highlights:** Daily showtimes, Coming soon attractions, Instant ticket access, Theatre information, Promotional notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ghost Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-ghost-box/id6806272541)

This app simulates paranormal investigation tools like a radar camera, spirit box, EMF meter, and EVP recorder. It helps you detect and log potential apparitions and communicate with entities. All findings are saved to a case file for later review.

**Highlights:** Radar camera with apparition detection, Spirit box with AM radio sweep, EMF meter using magnetometer, EVP recorder, Case file for evidence storage, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sparta Showtime free?

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

### Is Ghost Detector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sparta Showtime or Ghost Detector?

Sparta Showtime is rated higher. Sparta Showtime averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ghost Detector averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Sparta Showtime or Ghost Detector have ads?

Neither Sparta Showtime nor Ghost Detector shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sparta Showtime or Ghost Detector?

Sparta Showtime ships an update every 21 months, and Ghost Detector weekly. Most recently, Sparta Showtime was updated on October 18, 2026 and Ghost Detector on October 24, 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.*