# GhostTube SLS Camera vs Simple Motion

The clearest difference is price: GhostTube SLS Camera at Free against Simple Motion's $2.99. GhostTube SLS Camera also leads on ratings volume (9.7K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). Simple Motion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

GhostTube SLS Camera is free to download; Simple Motion costs $2.99 up front. GhostTube SLS Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simple Motion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Motion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GhostTube SLS Camera has 9.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GhostTube SLS Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, Simple Motion every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GhostTube SLS Camera | Simple Motion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghosttube-sls-camera/id1519650688/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-motion/id6760897792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GhostTube Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545546656) | [Duncan Pollock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886679285) |

## What reviewers say

### GhostTube SLS Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghosttube-sls-camera/id1519650688)

This app detects humanoid bodies and shapes using your device's camera and sensors, mimicking the functionality of a traditional SLS camera. It leverages LiDAR or dual-lens technology for depth perception, aiding in paranormal investigations. It's available for free with optional subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Humanoid and shape detection, LiDAR and dual-lens depth sensing, Paranormal investigation aid, Free to download, Low light filters

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| GhostTube 3-In-One Bundle | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 🔍 Detects paranormal activity
- 👍 Useful for ghost hunting
- 🤩 Captures interesting anomalies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Detects false positives
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with permissions
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- ⏰ Limited recording time for free version

**Reported bugs**

- Camera issues on certain devices
- App crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Add spirit box functionality
- Improve accuracy of paranormal detection
- Extend free recording time
- Integrate with other ghost hunting apps


### Simple Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-motion/id6760897792)

Create hand-drawn animations with a focus on traditional animation techniques. Features include a drawing canvas, timeline, onion skinning, and multiple layer types for various animation styles. Ideal for learning and creating animations on mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn animation tools, Onion skinning for frame-by-frame animation, Timeline with frame manipulation, Multiple layer types (drawing, stop motion, video, audio), Apple Pencil support with pressure and tilt, Shape recognition and paint fill, Reference image/video pinning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GhostTube SLS Camera free?

GhostTube SLS Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Motion free?

Simple Motion costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GhostTube SLS Camera or Simple Motion?

Simple Motion is rated higher. GhostTube SLS Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Simple Motion averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GhostTube SLS Camera or Simple Motion have ads?

GhostTube SLS Camera shows ads; Simple Motion does not.

### Which is updated more often, GhostTube SLS Camera or Simple Motion?

GhostTube SLS Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and Simple Motion every 8 days. Most recently, GhostTube SLS Camera was updated on October 28, 2026 and Simple Motion on October 15, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*