Ghost Radar® vs Ghost Detector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ghost Radar®
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.
- Detects paranormal activity
- Analyzes device readings
- Identifies interesting patterns
- Provides indications of activity
- Entertainment purposes
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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. 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
Detect paranormal activity and ghosts using your device's sensors. This app utilizes a new algorithm to measure the nature and impact of entities, offering a fun way to explore haunted locations or playfully scare friends.
- Ghost detection
- Paranormal activity scanner
- EMF meter sensor
- Spirit board functionality
- Entity nature measurement
- Movement tracking
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Find ghosts and places of other paranormal activities with EM4, The most accurate sensor for iOS devices. New algorithm - EM4 is finally stable, it's much more accurate and sensitive than any of its counterparts and additionally enables us to measure nature of paranormal entity, whether it's state and impact on surroundings is positive or negative at a given time. App can be used to observe haunted places and find where paranormal entities are present, experienced hunters can even follow their movement. Search for ghosts yourself or just scare your friends! * As no one can have full understanding of nature of paranormal beings and activities, this app provides no guarantee that it's accuracy will be exact or will not change by the time. App is for fun and entertainment purposes only! * Sensitivity may vary from device to device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Detector at 4.2 against Ghost Radar®'s 3.6. Ghost Detector also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 60%). Ghost Radar®'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 22 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and 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
Both are free to download. Ghost Radar® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ghost Detector sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ghost Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 9.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Ghost Radar®'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Ghost Detector's.
Ghost Radar® ships an update every 3 months, Ghost Detector every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ghost Radar® | Ghost Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (2.4K ratings) | 4.2 (9.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | 69.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | 9.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| 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 | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Spud Pickles | Talgame |
Customer experience
Ghost Radar®
Ghost Detector
User reviews
Ghost Radar®
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate
- 👍 Interesting experience
- 💡 Provides communication with spirits
- 🚀 Relevant and meaningful responses
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and crashes
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 👎 Unreliable and inconsistent
Ghost Detector
From 9.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Useful for detecting paranormal activity
- 🤖 Accurate EMF readings
- 🔍 Helps locate ghosts/spirits
- 😊 Fun and engaging to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🤔 Questionable accuracy of results
- 😨 Can be creepy/unsettling to use
- 💰 Requires in-app purchases for full functionality
Bugs and requests
Ghost Radar®
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Inconsistent behavior and random word generation
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- Improve ad experience
- Provide more information on ghost types and meanings
- Add option to record/save interactions
Ghost Detector
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- Readings sometimes get stuck at max level
- Sensor/detector not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Add voice/audio recording capabilities
- Provide more detailed instructions on how to use
- Implement a ghost/spirit communication feature
- Allow users to save/review past readings
In-app purchases
Ghost Radar®
- Remove All Ads$3.99
Ghost Detector
- Remove Ads$0.99
- PKE Meter$1.99
- Soviet EMF$1.99
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- EVP Sensor$1.99
- Master Ghost Hunter Pack$3.99
Questions
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