Comparison

iSpy Cameras vs GhostTube

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

Head to head
About

iSpy Cameras

Access and control thousands of live public video cameras worldwide in real-time. Browse by category, country, or keywords, and save your favorites. Features include zooming, camera control, and snapshot sharing.

Highlights
  • View live public cameras worldwide
  • Real-time camera control
  • Search cameras by category/location
  • Save favorite cameras
  • Save and share snapshots
  • Rate cameras
Features
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iSpy Cameras allows you to view and control thousands of public video cameras from around the world in real-time from your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Thank you for making iSpy Cameras one of the Top Paid Apps around the world! iSpy Cameras has been a #1 Paid App in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Korea, and Croatia as well as the #1 Paid Entertainment App in Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia. iSpy Cameras was also one of the Top 10 Bestselling Paid Entertainment iPad Apps of 2010! Yes, the cameras are all LIVE! Nothing is pre-recorded! Check out this thread in our discussion forum for our responses to some of the more recent iSpy Cameras reviews: https://skjm.com/forum/index.php?topic=504.0 We have thousands of cameras in our database, with frequent updates to remove any cameras that may have temporarily gone offline. To view cameras from a certain area, tap the "Search" tab. To request cameras from a specific area, please send us an e-mail or let us know in the discussion forum as opposed to requesting it in a 1-star review. Thanks! :) Visit https://skjm.com/ispy/vid.php to view the iSpy Demo & Features video! - Swipe back and forth between pages of camera thumbnails that are updating in real-time. - Tap a thumbnail to zoom in. Tap the X to zoom out. - If the camera supports it, tap the Control button to control it. (You may have to wait in line for your turn.) - Swipe to move the camera, pinch to zoom in and out. (Zoom may not be supported by some cameras.) - Choose from a number of camera presets, if available. - Save cameras as your favorites. - Save or share camera snapshots. - Rate cameras. Choose from the following camera list tabs: - Random - Displays a random selection of cameras. - Top Rated - Displays the cameras sorted by average rating. - Most Recent - Displays the cameras sorted by the date and time they were added. - Favorites - Displays your favorite cameras. You can also search through the database of cameras by Category, Country, State, City, or Keywords. If you are looking to connect to your own private webcams and network cameras (and receive notifications on your iOS device when motion is detected) then check out our other applications, iCam Pro and iCam - https://skjm.com/icam/

About

GhostTube

This app provides paranormal investigation tools using your device's sensors to detect environmental changes. It allows for video recording, magnetic field detection, and audio analysis, with customizable dictionaries and filters for enhanced investigations. Share your findings with a global community.

Highlights
  • Magnetic field detector
  • Sound spectrum analyzer
  • Customizable dictionary
  • Low light video filters
  • Community sharing
  • Word log
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GhostTube is the world's leading paranormal tool set for paranormal investigators, enthusiasts and content creators. measures numerous environmental changes using real sensors in your device while simultaneously allowing you to record videos during your paranormal investigations. uses sensors that can detect fluctuations in magnetic energy, select words from the customizable pre-populated dictionary, and track audio recordings. We don't add any cheesy sound or visual FX - measures and reacts to raw readings from your device only. Features included with the paranormal app: - Magnetic field detector using the phones built-in magnetometer to measure magnetic fields that could potentially be caused by EMF - Sound spectrum analyzer to assist in identifying anomalies in recorded audio (known as EVPs) - Customizable dictionary with thousands of commonly used names, words and phrases spanning over 20 languages* - Custom voices* - Low light video filters to aid video filming in dark places - Word log for tracking generated words* - Customizable filters to enhance and personalize your paranormal videos* - Online to the community to share your evidence and discover thousands of haunted locations around the world *Some features may require in-app purchases. For more paranormal investigation and ghost hunting tools, check out our other apps! offers in-app purchases and subscriptions. Refer to our website for a full list of terms and conditions and EULA: GhostTube.com/terms is intended for use and enjoyment on real paranormal investigations and is a suitable substitute or supplementary device for many of the devices used on a typical investigation. But you need to keep in mind that the afterlife is a theoretical concept. It is often categorized as paranormal because the phenomena is not supported or explained by the natural laws of science currently understood and accepted in the scientific community. Paranormal tools in general are designed to measure and react to changes in the environment only. As such, paranormal tools should never be relied on to make important life decisions, as a form of definitive communication, or to cope with grief or loss. Words or sounds generated do not represent the views or opinions of the developer or its affiliates, and they should never be interpreted as instructions or requests.

Screenshots

iSpy Cameras4 screens
GhostTube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GhostTube at Free against iSpy Cameras's $0.99. GhostTube also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (7.2K vs 538). iSpy Cameras's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

GhostTube is free to download; iSpy Cameras costs $0.99 up front. GhostTube sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iSpy Cameras asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSpy Cameras holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GhostTube has 7.2K ratings behind it against 538, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of iSpy Cameras's written reviews are positive against 67% of GhostTube's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSpy Cameras ships an update every 8 months, GhostTube every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
iSpy Cameras versus GhostTube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSpy CamerasGhostTube
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (538 ratings) — better4.4 (7.2K ratings)
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews — better67.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5387.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB65 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSKJM, LLCGhostTube Pty Ltd

Customer experience

iSpy Cameras

All ratings532 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews376 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative10.4%

GhostTube

All ratings7,014 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews767 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative24.3%

User reviews

iSpy Cameras

From 538 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌍 Fascinating glimpse into the world
  • 🕵️‍♂️ Ability to control cameras remotely
  • 🎨 Diverse range of camera locations
  • ⏱️ Smooth and responsive camera controls
  • 🤩 Highly entertaining and addictive

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific cameras
  • 🌐 Limited camera coverage in certain regions
  • 🔴 Occasional lags and buffering issues
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with public surveillance cameras
  • 🔋 Potential for high battery drain

GhostTube

From 7.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate responses
  • 👍 Intelligent communication
  • 🔍 Useful for paranormal investigations
  • 🔍 Picks up on personal details

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🤔 Skepticism about legitimacy
  • 🤔 Concerns about negative entities

Bugs and requests

iSpy Cameras

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cameras disappearing from favorites
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved search functionality
  • More cameras in underrepresented regions
  • Higher video quality and resolution
  • Ability to save and share screenshots
  • Integration with social media platforms

GhostTube

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Subscription issues with purchases
  • Camera orientation problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to silence calibration noise
  • Real-time voice feature
  • Larger custom word dictionary
  • Ability to detect friendly vs. negative spirits

In-app purchases

None

iSpy Cameras

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GhostTube

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$11.991 Year
  • GhostTube Bundle Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is iSpy Cameras free?
iSpy Cameras costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GhostTube free?
GhostTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iSpy Cameras or GhostTube?
iSpy Cameras is rated higher. iSpy Cameras averages 4.7 out of 5 from 538 ratings, while GhostTube averages 4.4 from 7.2K ratings.
Do iSpy Cameras or GhostTube have ads?
GhostTube shows ads; iSpy Cameras does not.
Which is updated more often, iSpy Cameras or GhostTube?
iSpy Cameras ships an update every 8 months, and GhostTube every 11 days. Most recently, iSpy Cameras was updated on November 9, 2026 and GhostTube on November 9, 2026.

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