# Ghost detector spirit hunter vs GhostBuddy

Ghost detector spirit hunter and GhostBuddy both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Ghost detector spirit hunter's written reviews are positive against 14% of GhostBuddy's. Ghost detector spirit hunter also leads on ratings volume (5.5K vs 1.7K). GhostBuddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 21 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost detector spirit hunter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GhostBuddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ghost detector spirit hunter against 4.6 for GhostBuddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.5K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Ghost detector spirit hunter's written reviews are positive against 14% of GhostBuddy's.

Ghost detector spirit hunter ships an update every 21 months, GhostBuddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost detector spirit hunter | GhostBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-spirit-hunter/id1612816141/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostbuddy-ghost-detector/id6769695946/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Quesada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567029705) | [Guangzhou Chejuban Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886668155) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost detector spirit hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-spirit-hunter/id1612816141)

Detect paranormal activity and spirits using your device's sensors and camera. Explore haunted locations, capture evidence, and create maps of potential ghost activity. Designed for ghost hunters and paranormal investigators.

**Highlights:** Paranormal activity detection, Spirit communication, Ghost radar mapping, Built-in camera, Night vision camera, Evidence capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saved my life
- 👍 Interesting app
- 🔍 Helped find ghosts
- 💡 Good ghost hunting game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fake and not real
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💤 Boring and not scary
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working
- Ghosts not showing up
- App freezing and crashing

**Requested features**

- Make ghosts more visible
- Add more buttons and actions


### GhostBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostbuddy-ghost-detector/id6769695946)

Explore paranormal possibilities with this entertainment app. It uses your device's sensors to create a simulated ghost detection experience, complete with radar displays and alerts for thrilling adventures.

**Highlights:** Simulated paranormal investigation, Real-time sensor scanning, Live radar displays, Ghost alerts, Immersive scanning experiences, Supernatural-themed interactions

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Week Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium - First Week Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium - Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Weekly  Premium - Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium - Intro Offer | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium - Special Offer | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium - Standard | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| GhostBuddy Lifetime Offer | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost detector spirit hunter free?

Ghost detector spirit hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GhostBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ghost detector spirit hunter or GhostBuddy?

Ghost detector spirit hunter is rated higher. Ghost detector spirit hunter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while GhostBuddy averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Ghost detector spirit hunter or GhostBuddy have ads?

Ghost detector spirit hunter shows ads; GhostBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ghost detector spirit hunter or GhostBuddy?

Ghost detector spirit hunter ships an update every 21 months, and GhostBuddy every 9 days. Most recently, Ghost detector spirit hunter was updated on November 3, 2026 and GhostBuddy on November 1, 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.*