Ghost Radar® vs Ghost Detector Radar Simulator
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 Radar Simulator
This entertainment app simulates ghost detection for fun with friends and family. It randomly displays the number of nearby ghosts, but offers no real detection capabilities.
- Simulated ghost detection
- Random ghost count display
- Entertainment for friends and family
- Prank functionality
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Have fun with your friends and family with this prank ghost detector app. This app is intended for entertainment purposes only and does not provide true ghost detecting, radar or scanning functionality. The app will randomly tell you how many ghosts are near you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ghost Radar® at 60% against Ghost Detector Radar Simulator's 0%. Ghost Radar® also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (3.6 vs 2.9). Ghost Detector Radar Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Ghost Radar® is free to download; Ghost Detector Radar Simulator costs $2.99 up front. Ghost Radar® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ghost Detector Radar Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ghost Radar® holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Radar® has 2.4K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Ghost Radar®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Ghost Detector Radar Simulator's.
Ghost Radar® ships an update every 3 months, Ghost Detector Radar Simulator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ghost Radar® | Ghost Detector Radar Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (2.4K ratings) — better | 2.9 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spud Pickles | Irina Tiukalova |
Customer experience
Ghost Radar®
Ghost Detector Radar Simulator
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 Radar Simulator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ghost Radar®
- Remove All Ads$3.99
Ghost Detector Radar Simulator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ghost Radar® free?
Is Ghost Detector Radar Simulator free?
Which has better reviews, Ghost Radar® or Ghost Detector Radar Simulator?
Do Ghost Radar® or Ghost Detector Radar Simulator have ads?
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