Comparison

Ghost Radar® vs Ghost Detector

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ghost Radar®

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
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Ghost Radar® is the original application designed to detect paranormal activity. Ghost Radar® attempts to detect paranormal activity by making various readings on the device. Traditional paranormal equipment can be easily fooled when simple mundane bursts of normal energy occur. Ghost Radar® sets itself apart by analyzing the readings and giving indications only when interesting patterns in the readings have been made. Ghost Radar® also includes a voice to let you know when interesting words have been detected. This is the Legacy version of the ORIGINAL Ghost Radar®. Please visit http://www.ghostradar.com/GhostRadarLegacy for more information on the advanced features of including: * Advanced user interface * Energy translation to words * Energy translation to radar indicators * Energy translation to numeric values * Energy translation to graphics * Word logs * Word log management * Advanced settings options * Reporting capability * Spoken words * Multi-language support * Multi-platform support Visit http://www.ghostradar.com/ for more information. Please note we offer no guarantees of accuracy or any warranties, therefore, since results from this application cannot be verified scientifically the app should be used for entertainment purposes.

About

Ghost Detector

This app simulates paranormal detection using four simulated technologies: RADAR, EMF, Infrasound & EVP, and Ion detection. It aims to identify irregular energy fluctuations and unusual sounds in the environment for entertainment purposes.

Highlights
  • Simulated RADAR for energy fluctuations
  • EMF detector for electron vibrations
  • Infrasound & EVP sound analysis
  • Ion detector for electric field charges
  • Entertainment-focused paranormal simulation
Features
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This app mimics the four most important technologies to detect paranormal activity. RADAR: A radar works by transmitting a signal through electromagnetic waves called radio waves. These waves bounce off certain types of distorted, unstable and abnormal signals. In other words, the radar will detect any irregular energy or fluctuations in the environment. EMF: An EMF detector finds electron vibrations in a given area. This is similar to a radio antenna. INFRASOUND & EVP: InfraSound is sound that is lower in frequency than 20 Hz, which is the normal limit of human hearing. Electronic voice phenomena (EVP) are sounds usually found in background noise from stray radio transmissions which sounds like static, but it can also pick up odd sounds. IONS: An Ion detector can detect positive and negative ions within an electric field. An ion is a positive charge. When there is high amounts of positive electromagnetic discharges it is thought to be due to paranormal activities. Disclaimer: This app is made for fun and entertainment purposes only.

Screenshots

Ghost Radar®3 screens
Ghost Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Detector at 4.3 against Ghost Radar®'s 3.7. Ghost Radar®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ghost Radar® sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Ghost Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ghost Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 658 and 161 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Ghost Radar®'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Ghost Detector's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ghost Radar® versus Ghost Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost Radar®Ghost Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (658 ratings)4.3 (161 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings658 — better161
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB9 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSpud PicklesDigital Bananas, LLC

Customer experience

Ghost Radar®

All ratings655 ratings
Positive66.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews278 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral12.6%
Negative28.1%

Ghost Detector

All ratings123 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral13.9%
Negative36.1%

User reviews

Ghost Radar®

From 658 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Ghost Detector

From 161 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Detects paranormal activity
  • 👍 Entertaining and fun to use
  • 🔍 Provides insights into the supernatural

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance and accuracy
  • 😨 Can be too scary for some users
  • 🔋 Drains device battery quickly

Bugs and requests

Ghost Radar®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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 Detector

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Dots on the radar do not always accurately represent location
  • Voices and sounds sometimes cut out or are difficult to hear
  • App crashes or freezes unexpectedly

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customization options
  • Improved voice recognition and clarity
  • Ability to save and review past paranormal encounters

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Ghost Radar®

One-time4
  • Ad Removal$0.99
  • Expanded VOX$0.99
  • Expanded Word Storage$0.99
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  • Basic Pack$1.99
1 purchases

Ghost Detector

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Ghost Radar® free?
Ghost Radar® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost Detector free?
Ghost Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ghost Radar® or Ghost Detector?
Ghost Detector is rated higher. Ghost Radar® averages 3.7 out of 5 from 658 ratings, while Ghost Detector averages 4.3 from 161 ratings.
Do Ghost Radar® or Ghost Detector have ads?
Ghost Detector shows ads; Ghost Radar® does not.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Radar® or Ghost Detector?
Ghost Radar® ships an update every 3 months, and Ghost Detector every 3 months. Most recently, Ghost Radar® was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ghost Detector on November 8, 2026.

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