# Ghost Detector vs Ghost Detector

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ghost Detector at none against Ghost Detector's 14. Ghost Detector also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Ghost Detector's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 31). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost Detector sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Ghost Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Ghost Detector against 4.6 for Ghost Detector. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Detector has 6K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Ghost Detector's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ghost Detector's.

Ghost Detector ships an update every 6 weeks, Ghost Detector every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Detector | Ghost Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-spirit-box/id1583251752/reviews) | **[4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-ghost-app/id6480055265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 190 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Javier Rodriguez Castella](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474045108) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-spirit-box/id1583251752)

Simulate a ghost hunting experience using your device's sensors. Detect sound waves with the microphone, visualize magnetic fields with the magnetometer, and apply special camera filters to create a spooky atmosphere. Record your investigations and share them with others.

**Highlights:** Microphone sound wave detection, Magnetometer magnetic field visualization, Adjustable magnetometer sensitivity, Special camera filters, Screen recording for investigations, Share recordings with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly with 3d trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly with trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly with trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly with trial | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| monthly with trial | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly with trial | $29.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting app
- 👍 Scary but enjoyable experience
- 🤖 EMF detection feature works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔇 Annoying audio/sound effects
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Unreliable sensor readings

**Requested features**

- More advanced ghost detection capabilities
- Ability to communicate with spirits
- Improved stability and reliability


### Ghost Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-ghost-app/id6480055265)

This app simulates ghost detection using a radar and camera scanner. It allows users to create spooky scenarios with ghost sounds and capture spirits in a virtual trap. It's designed for entertainment and pranks.

**Highlights:** Ghost detection simulator, Radar and camera scanner, Ghost sound effects, Virtual spirit capture, Ghost hunter collection, Prank functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost Detector free?

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

### Is Ghost Detector free?

Ghost Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ghost Detector or Ghost Detector?

Ghost Detector is rated higher. Ghost Detector averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Ghost Detector averages 4.6 from 31 ratings.

### Do Ghost Detector or Ghost Detector have ads?

Both Ghost Detector and Ghost Detector show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ghost Detector or Ghost Detector?

Ghost Detector ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ghost Detector every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ghost Detector was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ghost Detector on August 9, 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.*