Ghost Radar® vs Ghost Detector Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Paranormal activity detection
- Energy reading analysis
- Energy translation to words
- Radar indicators
- Numeric and graphic energy values
- Word logs
- Advanced settings
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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.
Ghost Detector Camera
This app uses your device's camera and EMF sensor to detect nearby spirits. It features animated graphics and sound effects to enhance the spooky experience. Explore haunted locations for the best results.
- EMF wave ghost detection
- Device video camera integration
- Animated HD graphics
- High-quality sound effects
- Ghost proximity indicator
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Get scared if you dare! This FREE Ghost Detector Camera will tell you exactly if there is a ghost or spirit nearby! *** FEATURES *** - ghost detector using EMF waves - use your device's video camera to detect ghosts - awesome animated HD graphics - high quality sound effects *** INSTRUCTIONS *** Start the detection sequence and start walking around slowly - we recommend to do this in a haunted house for best result. Pan your device from left to right and keep an eye on the ghost proximity indicator. You might run into a real ghost and see him or her on the screen! Don't wait any longer and start scanning! Disclaimer: since paranormal activity can't be scientifically proven, we can't guarantee that the app communicates with real spirits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Detector Camera at 4.3 against Ghost Radar®'s 3.7. Ghost Radar®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Ghost Radar® sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Ghost Detector Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ghost Detector Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 655 and 831 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.
Ghost Radar® ships an update every 3 months, Ghost Detector Camera every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ghost Radar® | Ghost Detector Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (655 ratings) | 4.3 (831 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | 60.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 655 | 831 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Spud Pickles | First Class Media B.V. |
Customer experience
Ghost Radar®
Ghost Detector Camera
User reviews
Ghost Radar®
From 655 App Store ratingsWhat 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 Camera
From 831 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Detects ghosts
- 🚀 Instant ghost detection
- 🤩 Captures paranormal activity
- 😱 Creepy and scary
- 👻 Sees ghosts in haunted locations
Room to improve
- 🤔 Questionable accuracy of ghost detection
- 🤑 Too many ads interrupting usage
- 🤯 Frightening and unsettling experiences
- 🤒 Causes nightmares and disturbing dreams
- 🤫 Doesn't always detect ghosts as expected
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 Camera
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes during use
- Camera issues like upside-down or reversed view
- Repeated display of same ghost images
- Unreliable ghost detection and false positives
Requested features
5 requests- Add ghost interaction and communication features
- Improve camera quality and ghost capture
- Reduce ads and in-app purchases
- Provide more ghost detection options and settings
- Add support for older devices
In-app purchases
Ghost Radar®
- Ad Removal$0.99
- Expanded VOX$0.99
- Expanded Word Storage$0.99
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- Basic Pack$1.99
Ghost Detector Camera
- Remove Ads$0.99
Questions
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