# Ghost Box vs Fantasm

The clearest difference is rating: Fantasm at 4.8 against Ghost Box's 2.6. Fantasm also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 25%). Ghost Box's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost Box sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Fantasm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fantasm holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 76 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Ghost Box's written reviews are positive against 63% of Fantasm's.

Ghost Box ships an update every 6 weeks, Fantasm every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Box | Fantasm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-box-emf-detector/id1552546415/reviews) | **[4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasm/id6743553516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **63.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ilya Koryakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341649240) | [Michael Weber](https://appshunter.io/developer/349078052) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-box-emf-detector/id1552546415)

This application functions as an EMF detector, extracting and splicing micro audio bits to create a paranormal tool. It is designed for entertainment purposes only and offers an easy-to-use interface for users interested in exploring the supernatural.

**Highlights:** EMF detector, Micro audio extraction, Paranormal tool, Easy to use interface, Entertainment focused

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EMF Radio Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| EMF Radio Premium | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works for some users
- 👍 Clear communication for some
- 👍 Good feedback for some
- 👍 Understandable EVPs for some

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Fake/Scam app
- 👎 Repetitive sounds/voices
- 👎 Not authentic evidence
- 👎 Overpriced/Waste of money
- 👎 Deceptive pricing/download process

**Reported bugs**

- Same sounds/voices on loop
- Repetitive audio
- App works offline (suggests recorded content)
- Fake voices/growls

**Requested features**

- Name the app as a prank toy
- Offer a free version or trial
- Don't deceive users about pricing
- Allow recording of voices
- More variety in sounds/voices


### Fantasm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasm/id6743553516)

This app is a comprehensive platform for paranormal investigation, combining ITC phonetic messaging, environmental monitoring, audio analysis, and visual tracking. It offers advanced tools to detect anomalies, capture activity, and document encounters with precision.

**Highlights:** ITC phonetic messaging, Environmental monitoring, Audio analysis, Visual tracking, Full session recording, Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, microphone integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access (Cancel Anytime) | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Access (Cancel Anytime) | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost Box free?

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

### Is Fantasm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ghost Box or Fantasm?

Fantasm is rated higher. Ghost Box averages 2.6 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Fantasm averages 4.8 from 76 ratings.

### Do Ghost Box or Fantasm have ads?

Neither Ghost Box nor Fantasm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ghost Box or Fantasm?

Ghost Box ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fantasm every 3 months. Most recently, Ghost Box was updated on October 21, 2026 and Fantasm on October 25, 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.*