Comparison

Ghost Radar® vs GhostTube

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 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
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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.

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

Ghost Radar®4 screens
GhostTube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GhostTube at 4.4 against Ghost Radar®'s 3.6. GhostTube also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). Ghost Radar®'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 1 one-off in-app purchase and GhostTube sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GhostTube holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 7.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Ghost Radar®'s written reviews are positive against 67% of GhostTube's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost Radar® ships an update every 3 months, GhostTube every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ghost Radar® versus GhostTube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost Radar®GhostTube
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (2.4K ratings)4.4 (7.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews67.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K7.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB65 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSpud PicklesGhostTube Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Ghost Radar®

All ratings2,406 ratings
Positive62.1%
Neutral7.8%
Negative30.1%
Written reviews690 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral11.7%
Negative28.6%

GhostTube

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

User reviews

Ghost Radar®

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What 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

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

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

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

1 purchases

Ghost Radar®

One-time1
  • Remove All Ads$3.99
3 purchases

GhostTube

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

Questions

Is Ghost Radar® free?
Ghost Radar® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GhostTube free?
GhostTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ghost Radar® or GhostTube?
GhostTube is rated higher. Ghost Radar® averages 3.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while GhostTube averages 4.4 from 7.2K ratings.
Do Ghost Radar® or GhostTube have ads?
Both Ghost Radar® and GhostTube show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Radar® or GhostTube?
Ghost Radar® ships an update every 3 months, and GhostTube every 11 days. Most recently, Ghost Radar® was updated on November 1, 2026 and GhostTube on November 10, 2026.

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