# GhostTube VOX vs Note Reader

The clearest difference is price: GhostTube VOX at Free against Note Reader's $2.99. GhostTube VOX also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 21 months). Note Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

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

GhostTube VOX ships an update every 5 weeks, Note Reader every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GhostTube VOX | Note Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghosttube-vox/id1574490738/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GhostTube Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545546656) | [Hieu Huynh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699895985) |

## What reviewers say

### GhostTube VOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghosttube-vox/id1574490738)

This app acts as a paranormal investigation toolkit, using phone sensors to detect environmental changes and synthesize sounds from radio streams. It offers tools for sound synthesis, sensory deprivation experiments, and access to a community database of haunted locations.

**Highlights:** Sound synthesizer, Online radio stream tuner, Customizable sound visualizer, Echo, reverb, and distortion effects, White noise generator, Access to paranormal community and database

**In-app purchases (3)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 🔍 Able to detect paranormal activity
- 👍 Helpful for ghost hunting
- 🤖 Intelligent responses from spirits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔊 Poor audio quality
- 🕰️ Daily usage limits

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues
- Corrupted recording files
- Overheating device
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Customizable audio settings
- Ability to save and review recordings
- Multi-language support


### Note Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-reader/id6593666610)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GhostTube VOX free?

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

### Is Note Reader free?

Note Reader costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do GhostTube VOX or Note Reader have ads?

GhostTube VOX shows ads; Note Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, GhostTube VOX or Note Reader?

GhostTube VOX ships an update every 5 weeks, and Note Reader every 21 months. Most recently, GhostTube VOX was updated on October 13, 2026 and Note Reader on September 30, 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.*