# Ghost Radar® vs Ghost Hunting Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Hunting Tools at 4.2 against Ghost Radar®'s 3.6. Ghost Hunting Tools also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 2.4K). Ghost Radar®'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost Radar® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 11K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% 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 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Radar® | Ghost Hunting Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-radar-classic/id368470785/reviews) | **[4.2 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-hunting-tools-detector/id1025393457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 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-classic/id368470785)

This app detects paranormal activity by analyzing device readings for unusual patterns. It aims to provide more reliable indications than traditional equipment, though results are for entertainment purposes only.

**Highlights:** Detects paranormal activity, Analyzes device readings, Identifies interesting patterns, Provides indications of activity, Entertainment purposes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate
- 👍 Interesting experience
- 💡 Provides communication with spirits
- 🚀 Relevant and meaningful responses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and crashes
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 👎 Unreliable and inconsistent

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Inconsistent behavior and random word generation
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Improve ad experience
- Provide more information on ghost types and meanings
- Add option to record/save interactions


### 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 3.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Ghost Hunting Tools averages 4.2 from 11K ratings.

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

Both Ghost Radar® and Ghost Hunting Tools show ads.

### 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 1, 2026 and Ghost Hunting Tools on November 5, 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.*