# Ghost Radar® vs Ghost Hunting Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Hunting Tools at 4.2 against Ghost Radar®'s 3.7. Ghost Hunting Tools also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 658). Ghost Radar®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost Radar® sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Ghost Hunting Tools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ghost Hunting Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Hunting Tools has 11K ratings behind it against 658, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Ghost Radar®'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Ghost Hunting Tools's.

Ghost Radar® ships an update every 3 months, Ghost Hunting Tools every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Radar® | Ghost Hunting Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (658 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-radar-legacy/id314696635/reviews) | **[4.2 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-hunting-tools-detector/id1025393457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 658 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Spud Pickles](https://appshunter.io/developer/305373763) | [Zee Weasel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025393456) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost Radar®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-radar-legacy/id314696635)

This application detects paranormal activity by analyzing device readings for unusual patterns. It provides indications when interesting data is found and can even translate energy readings into spoken words. This legacy version offers advanced features for paranormal investigation.

**Highlights:** Paranormal activity detection, Energy reading analysis, Energy translation to words, Radar indicators, Numeric and graphic energy values, Word logs, Advanced settings

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Expanded VOX | $0.99 | one-time |
| Expanded Word Storage | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Real and accurate
- 🔍 Helpful for ghost hunting
- 🕵️‍♀️ Able to communicate with spirits
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 💰 Too many ads even after paid upgrade
- 🤔 Questionable authenticity of responses
- 🔍 Inconsistent or unreliable detection

**Reported bugs**

- Word history not saving properly
- App crashing or freezing on newer devices
- Settings changes not working as expected
- Paid upgrade not removing all ads

**Requested features**

- Improve word storage and history
- Add more detailed information on ghost types
- Provide better explanations of color-coded dots
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes


### Ghost Hunting Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-hunting-tools-detector/id1025393457)

This app simulates paranormal activity detection and spirit communication. It features a ghost detector, radar, and a large word bank to interpret signals, offering an immersive experience for paranormal enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Paranormal activity detection, Spirit communication, EVP detector, Real-time paranormal radar, EMF reader, Large word bank for interpretation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Pro Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Year Pro Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Ghost Hunting Tools Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ghost Hunting Tools Pro | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and intelligent responses
- 🔍 Able to detect paranormal activity
- 🔑 Helped communicate with deceased loved ones
- 🌟 Surprisingly effective for a free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Inconsistent in detecting paranormal activity
- 🔊 Too many ads interrupting the experience
- 🤔 Unsure if it's truly communicating with spirits

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening on certain devices
- Word history gets cleared after a few new words
- Microphone not working consistently for some users

**Requested features**

- Record and playback EVP sessions
- Expand the word dictionary for better communication
- Add a background mode to use with other apps
- Improve the EMF detector sensitivity and accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost Radar® free?

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

### Is Ghost Hunting Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ghost Radar® or Ghost Hunting Tools?

Ghost Hunting Tools is rated higher. Ghost Radar® averages 3.7 out of 5 from 658 ratings, while Ghost Hunting Tools averages 4.2 from 11K ratings.

### Do Ghost Radar® or Ghost Hunting Tools have ads?

Ghost Hunting Tools shows ads; Ghost Radar® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ghost Radar® or Ghost Hunting Tools?

Ghost Radar® ships an update every 3 months, and Ghost Hunting Tools every 4 weeks. Most recently, Ghost Radar® was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ghost Hunting Tools on November 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.*