# Spook vs Ghost detector

Spook and Ghost detector both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Spook's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ghost detector's. Spook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 43 months). Ghost detector's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ghost detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Spook against 4.4 for Ghost detector. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 148 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Spook's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ghost detector's.

Spook ships an update every 2 weeks, Ghost detector every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spook | Ghost detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spook-death-countdown/id1525133210/reviews) | **[4.4 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-radar-camera/id1661953057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **148** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 43 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Renaissance Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220536592) | [Luis Hernando Prada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554735315) |

## What reviewers say

### Spook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spook-death-countdown/id1525133210)

This entertainment app uses lifestyle quizzes to estimate when and how you might die. The results are intended for amusement and to encourage reflection on personal habits for a potentially longer life.

**Highlights:** Lifestyle quizzes, Death prediction, Entertainment purposes, Habit reflection, Age estimation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tells users how they will die | $3.99 | one-time |


### Ghost detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-radar-camera/id1661953057)

Simulate paranormal investigations with a radar camera, EMF meter, and ghost sound effects. This prank app is designed for hours of fun, helping to playfully alleviate fears of the unknown.

**Highlights:** Simulated EMF meter, Radar detector, Flashlight, Ghost sound radio, Temperature meter, Protective cross, Camera for photos

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove the ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spook free?

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

### Is Ghost detector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spook or Ghost detector?

Ghost detector is rated higher. Spook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Ghost detector averages 4.4 from 148 ratings.

### Do Spook or Ghost detector have ads?

Ghost detector shows ads; Spook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spook or Ghost detector?

Spook ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ghost detector every 43 months. Most recently, Spook was updated on September 30, 2026 and Ghost detector on September 29, 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.*