# The Ghost vs Specimen Zero

The clearest difference is price: The Ghost at Free against Specimen Zero's $1.99. The Ghost also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 135). Specimen Zero's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

The Ghost is free to download; Specimen Zero costs $1.99 up front. The Ghost sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Specimen Zero sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Specimen Zero holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Ghost has 4.3K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of The Ghost's written reviews are positive against 66% of Specimen Zero's.

The Ghost ships an update every 2 weeks, Specimen Zero every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Ghost | Specimen Zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ghost-multiplayer-horror/id1557035248/reviews) | **[4.1 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/specimen-zero-horror/id1574175808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 135 |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | **66.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | #88 |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 380 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gameplier Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538782408) | [Cafe Studio Games AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574175810) |

## What reviewers say

### The Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ghost-multiplayer-horror/id1557035248)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Adventure, #147 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Team up with friends to survive terrifying haunted locations. Escape as a survivor or hunt them down as a ghost. Can you escape before it's too late?

**Highlights:** Multiplayer co-op survival, Play as survivor or ghost, Multiple haunted locations, Escape or hunt mechanics, Up to 5 players

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Email Sign Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| StPatrick hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| XP Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold XP Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Best Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great Resources Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Top Hat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cowboy Hat | $2.99 | one-time |
| Plague Hat | $3.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| XP Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold XP Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hot Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| XP Pack 4 | $20.99 | one-time |
| XP Pack 5 | $41.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun multiplayer experience
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique monster mechanics
- 👍 Good for playing with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Microphone issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Difficulty balancing
- 🐛 Matchmaking problems

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to revive teammates
- Ghosts/monsters behaving unexpectedly
- Lobby/matchmaking issues
- Audio problems

**Requested features**

- More maps and monsters
- Difficulty settings
- Ability to see teammates on map
- Sprint/stamina feature


### Specimen Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/specimen-zero-horror/id1574175808)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Awaken in a mysterious, dangerous location after a kidnapping. Explore dark environments, solve puzzles, and collect items to find your escape. Team up with friends in online multiplayer to survive the horrors.

**Highlights:** Explore dark environments, Solve puzzles, Collect and use objects, Online multiplayer mode, Create private rooms, New Forest map

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lisa character | Free | one-time |
| Founders Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marco character | $0.99 | one-time |
| Manuel character | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stephan character | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jack character | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elsa character | $0.99 | one-time |
| James character | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yellow menu color | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gloria skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jorge skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daniel skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red menu color | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purple menu color | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Ghost free?

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

### Is Specimen Zero free?

Specimen Zero costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Ghost or Specimen Zero?

Specimen Zero is rated higher. The Ghost averages 3.9 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Specimen Zero averages 4.1 from 135 ratings.

### Do The Ghost or Specimen Zero have ads?

The Ghost shows ads; Specimen Zero does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Ghost or Specimen Zero?

The Ghost ships an update every 2 weeks, and Specimen Zero every 4 months. Most recently, The Ghost was updated on September 27, 2026 and Specimen Zero on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The Ghost or Specimen Zero?

The Ghost currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and Specimen Zero at #88. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*