Ghost Radar® vs Ghost Locator
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 Locator
Discover and locate paranormal entities with this ghost detection app. It provides detailed information about detected ghosts, including their position, personal details, and even a world map of sightings. Explore various modes and functionalities for an entertaining paranormal investigation.
- Precise ghost detection radar
- Detailed ghost information
- Ghosts world map
- Ghost Herald feature
- Celebrities ghosts mode
- Cheat codes
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This ghost locator is based on a detection method dating back to the Middle Ages, which remained secret for a long time. It enables a precise localization of ghosts and gives you a lot of useful information. «Of all the apps I tested, Ghost Locator may be my favorite» The Daily Dot «It comes with the nifty feature Ghost Herald» Headlines & Global News 250,000 downloads around the world ! Features • Radar with fast and precise ghosts detection • Useful information (position, first name, sex, age, death year and cause, etc) • Ghosts world map • The Ghost Herald • And many other functionalities with cheat codes, including a «Celebrities ghosts» mode • No In-App Purchase! A part of this technology was used in the famous Werewolf Locator, available on iPhone since 2009, and downloaded 750,000 times around the world ! This application is intended for entertainment purposes only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Locator at 4.5 against Ghost Radar®'s 3.6. Ghost Locator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Ghost Radar®'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 439). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Ghost Locator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ghost Locator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Radar® has 2.4K ratings behind it against 439, 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 67% of Ghost Locator's.
Ghost Radar® ships an update every 3 months, Ghost Locator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ghost Radar® | Ghost Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (2.4K ratings) | 4.5 (439 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | 66.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 439 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spud Pickles | Sebastien Mougey |
Customer experience
Ghost Radar®
Ghost Locator
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 Locator
From 439 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🕵️♀️ Interesting paranormal experience
- 🤖 Accurate ghost detection
- 💡 Potential for real ghost encounters
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent ghost detection
- 🤔 Questionable accuracy of ghost details
- 🙄 Potential for false positives
- 😨 Can be scary for some users
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 Locator
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ghosts disappearing or moving erratically
- App crashes or freezes during use
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- More interactive ghost encounter features
- Ability to communicate with ghosts
- Improved ghost history and background information
- Expanded ghost detection capabilities
In-app purchases
Ghost Radar®
- Remove All Ads$3.99
Ghost Locator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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