# Bubbles vs Ghost Detector

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Detector at 4.6 against Bubbles's 3.2. Ghost Detector also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 47%). Bubbles's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and chart position (#24 vs #165). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Bubbles costs $0.99 and Ghost Detector $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ghost Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Bubbles's written reviews are positive against 77% of Ghost Detector's.

Bubbles ships an update every 3 months, Ghost Detector every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubbles | Ghost Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles/id284288607/reviews) | **[4.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-haunted-radar/id6479307181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **76.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | #165 |
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jesse Grosjean](https://appshunter.io/developer/284288610) | [Kai Chi Tsao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299477756) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles/id284288607)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app provides a playful and interactive experience for young children. It allows them to create and pop bubbles, draw letters, numbers, and shapes with a touch interface, offering a fun and engaging distraction.

**Highlights:** Create bubbles by dragging, Pop bubbles by tapping, See bubbles fly, Experience gravity physics, Draw bubble letters, Draw bubble numbers, Draw bubble shapes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Visually appealing bubbles
- 🧒 Great for entertaining toddlers
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming
- 🎉 Fun for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited features and functionality
- 🔜 Bubbles disappear too quickly
- 💰 Paid in-app purchases removed
- 🤯 Creepy bubble faces

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on certain devices
- Issues with recent updates
- Inability to access previous purchases

**Requested features**

- More bubble customization options
- Ability to keep bubbles on screen longer
- Restore previous in-app purchases
- Add different bubble types and styles


### Ghost Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-haunted-radar/id6479307181)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Detect and capture spirits using your device's sensors. The app displays a protective mantra and offers a radar to track anomalies. Use with caution if you are easily scared.

**Highlights:** Spirit detection and capture, EMF radar, Anomaly tracking, Protective mantra display, Photo anomaly detection, Sensor data on one page

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubbles free?

Bubbles costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ghost Detector free?

Ghost Detector costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Ghost Detector is rated higher. Bubbles averages 3.2 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Ghost Detector averages 4.6 from 32 ratings.

### Do Bubbles or Ghost Detector have ads?

Neither Bubbles nor Ghost Detector shows ads.

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

Bubbles ships an update every 3 months, and Ghost Detector every 2 months. Most recently, Bubbles was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ghost Detector on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bubbles or Ghost Detector?

Bubbles currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Ghost Detector at #165. 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.*