Comparison

DeadBox vs SPI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DeadBox

This app facilitates communication with spirits by allowing users to ask questions and interpret random word responses. It's designed for ghost hunting enthusiasts to use in reportedly haunted locations. The app aims to create a spooky atmosphere for an engaging paranormal investigation experience.

Highlights
  • Spirit communication interface
  • Random word dictionary
  • History log of responses
  • Adjustable scan speed
  • Creepy atmosphere design
Features
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DeadBox is a Ghost Hunting App for communicating with spirits. It's similar to the Spirit Box and Ghost Box, you ask questions and look for intelligent and relevant responses to your questions. You should pick a location that is haunted, as ghosts need to be there to be able to respond. Be polite and treat with spirits with respect, as they were living people once, and being kind and friendly will increases your changes of them responding. The Ghost Hunting App DeadBox has a built-in dictionary of words, which are picked at random. It is believed spirits and ghosts are able to manipulate electronic devices, and can override the app and pick words themselves. If you are getting random responses to your questions, there may be no spirits around at the time. Or they may not wish to communicate. Try again at another time or a different location. Just like when communicating with a Spirit Box or Ghost Box, think of engaging questions. Dead Box is similar to the Ovilus and Paratek, but with a different and more relevant set of words. And we have given the app a creepy vibe and feel to help make your ghost hunting experience more exiting. There are no advertisements, no instore purchases, and your can change the scan speed. There is a history page so you can view previously picked words, it shows the date and time they were picked.

About

SPI

This scientific device is designed for paranormal research and ghost hunting. It combines advanced ITC technology with intuitive frequency features to help users connect with the unknown and explore paranormal activity using AI tools.

Highlights
  • Scientific paranormal device
  • ITC cutting-edge technology
  • Intuitive frequency features
  • Connect with the unknown
  • EVP Evidence
  • Artificial intelligence tools
Features
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Spirit Phone Innovations (SPI) — Experimental ITC Research Software Spirit Phone Innovations (SPI) is an experimental paranormal research application developed to explore new approaches to Instrumental Trans-Communication (ITC). Conceptualized by paranormal researcher Sean Austin, SPI is designed to analyze environmental audio using artificial intelligence in a way that differs from traditional ITC-style applications. At the core of SPI is SAM Mode, an experimental feature that analyzes environmental audio in real time and applies AI-based processing to identify and interpret audio patterns that may exist outside of normal human speech ranges. Unlike applications that rely on fixed word banks or pre-selected vocabulary, SPI is designed without predetermined phrase limitations, allowing for open-ended analysis rather than scripted responses. KEY FEATURES SAM Mode Audio Analysis: Experimental AI-driven analysis of environmental audio for potential anomalous patterns. No Word Bank Limitation: Designed without a fixed vocabulary list, allowing results to remain unrestricted by preset phrases. Session Logging & Word History: Detected words and session results are automatically saved to an in-app log folder, allowing users to review, compare, and document findings over time. Language Interpretation (Experimental): Optional translation of detected words when foreign-language patterns are identified. Estimated Voice Characteristics: Experimental analysis providing estimated age range and gender characteristics based on detected audio patterns. Community Activity Mapping & GPS Directions: Users can place location pins to document reported activity, view shared locations from other users, and receive GPS directions to reported sites. SPI was designed with the idea that ITC research benefits from documentation, pattern comparison, and shared exploration. The goal is not to provide predetermined answers, but to create an environment where users can explore potential patterns in audio and compare results across locations, environments, and sessions. SPI is intended for exploration and research. Results are not guaranteed and may vary. Spirit Phone Innovations is an evolving platform committed to continuously expanding and refining its tools as AI technology advances. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION SPI requires a subscription to access its features. Two auto-renewable subscription tiers are available — Standard and Ghost — each offered as monthly or yearly plans. Standard includes: EVP detection, frequency range control, and paranormal hotspot reporting. Ghost includes: Everything in Standard, plus age and gender detection and multi-language EVP translation. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions at any time through your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://spiritphoneinnovations.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

DeadBox2 screens
SPI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPI at 58% against DeadBox's 9%. SPI also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (3.4 vs 2.3). DeadBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SPI is free to download; DeadBox costs $4.99 up front. SPI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DeadBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPI holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPI has 127 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of DeadBox's written reviews are positive against 58% of SPI's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DeadBox versus SPI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeadBoxSPI
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)3.4 (127 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3127 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB66 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperSPIRITSHACK LTDSpirit Phone Innovations LLC

Customer experience

DeadBox

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative81.8%

SPI

All ratings127 ratings
Positive59.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative37.8%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative39.6%

Bugs and requests

DeadBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SPI

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Audio/voice not working
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inability to save/review recorded interactions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Voice playback for responses
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Clearer instructions and guidance for users

In-app purchases

None

DeadBox

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SPI

Subscriptions4
  • Standard Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Ghost Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Standard Yearly$49.991 Year
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  • Ghost Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is DeadBox free?
DeadBox costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SPI free?
SPI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DeadBox or SPI?
SPI is rated higher. DeadBox averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SPI averages 3.4 from 127 ratings.
Do DeadBox or SPI have ads?
Neither DeadBox nor SPI shows ads.

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