Comparison

Ghost Detector vs Real Ghost Detector

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ghost Detector

This app simulates paranormal detection using four simulated technologies: RADAR, EMF, Infrasound & EVP, and Ion detection. It aims to identify irregular energy fluctuations and unusual sounds in the environment for entertainment purposes.

Highlights
  • Simulated RADAR for energy fluctuations
  • EMF detector for electron vibrations
  • Infrasound & EVP sound analysis
  • Ion detector for electric field charges
  • Entertainment-focused paranormal simulation
Features
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This app mimics the four most important technologies to detect paranormal activity. RADAR: A radar works by transmitting a signal through electromagnetic waves called radio waves. These waves bounce off certain types of distorted, unstable and abnormal signals. In other words, the radar will detect any irregular energy or fluctuations in the environment. EMF: An EMF detector finds electron vibrations in a given area. This is similar to a radio antenna. INFRASOUND & EVP: InfraSound is sound that is lower in frequency than 20 Hz, which is the normal limit of human hearing. Electronic voice phenomena (EVP) are sounds usually found in background noise from stray radio transmissions which sounds like static, but it can also pick up odd sounds. IONS: An Ion detector can detect positive and negative ions within an electric field. An ion is a positive charge. When there is high amounts of positive electromagnetic discharges it is thought to be due to paranormal activities. Disclaimer: This app is made for fun and entertainment purposes only.

About

Real Ghost Detector

This app simulates the detection of supernatural entities using your smartphone's sensors. It displays readings on a radar with a color-coded system to indicate signal strength, helping you track potential presences within a limited range.

Highlights
  • Color-coded detection strength indicator
  • Radar-style visualization of detected entities
  • Limited detection range (approx. 500 meters)
  • Real-time tracking of presences
  • Notes for tracking detections over time
Features
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Detection colors guide: Each dot or blip on the radar is colored to represent the strength of a single observed entity and its readings, and if a detection goes outside of maximum radar range, then later that same detection returns within the observation range, the same color should be shown, or if it is a different, unique detection, and a unique color should appear although it is possible it will be close to the strength depending on what the sensors read. Each color is graded on the strength of the signal from any one radar blip across ROYGBIV color spectrum, and as dots enter and exit the sensor range their strength is graded based on the magnitude of the readings. The "weakest" types of detection to the "strongest" types of detection are arranged as follows: - Violet - Weakest strength of detection (possible false positive) - Indigo - Blue - Green - Yellow - Orange - Red - Strongest strength of detection (almost never a false positive) This is an app developed through rigorous trial and error testing, to allow smartphones to detect the presence of ghosts, and many other supernatural beings in the area near the device. Effective range is limited to roughly 500 meters (~0.311 miles), and accuracy cannot be guaranteed because of variations in sensors from device to device. Sometimes it helps to allow the app to run for a prolonged period of time for more accurate results. The radar type design approximates the location of nearby detected presences in nearly real time, with a unique color assigned to help identify and track additional entities as they come within scan distance. Effectiveness and range are slightly different among different devices, and running multiple instances nearby can cause interference and disturbances to the scanning process. Best used in low light, quiet areas, and often detects entities in areas you may have never suspected there to be any active apparitions. It's recommended to repeat scanning and spot checking across several weeks of time for the most effective results as there are sometimes electronic and magnetic disturbances which will temporarily prevent accurate data being collected. To be a real pro one should collect notes as well alongside the app for referencing which times and specific locations where the sensors detect useful information. It should be noted that visual detection cannot always be obtained for a variety of reasons, such as too much interference nearby, or that there simply are no entities to detect anywhere near you. Try again later, and at other locations! This is a free app, and as such, it is supported through advertising on the AdMob platform to keep it free for everyone to use. Should issues/vulgarity with ads arise, they can be reported directly to Google AdMob. An invisible energy can be detected near you! If you suspect there may be supernatural events occurring, like strange voices, phantom happening, or the classic case of paranormal equipment detecting something - you should try ghost detector! Like a detective with ESP you can impress your paranoid friends by using this scanner to look for spirits. Due to the paranormal nature of this app, results and accuracy will greatly vary depending on conditions, surroundings, location and the device used. Please do not depend on information or data from Real Ghost Detector alone. Thanks for using the app!

Screenshots

Ghost Detector4 screens
Real Ghost Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Detector at 4.3 against Real Ghost Detector's 3.6. Ghost Detector also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months). Real Ghost Detector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and monetization model 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 Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Real Ghost Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ghost Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 161 and 243 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Ghost Detector's written reviews are positive against 53% of Real Ghost Detector's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost Detector ships an update every 3 months, Real Ghost Detector every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ghost Detector versus Real Ghost Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost DetectorReal Ghost Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (161 ratings) — better3.6 (243 ratings)
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews — better53.1% of reviews
Number of ratings161243 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB54 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDigital Bananas, LLCjim stephens

Customer experience

Ghost Detector

All ratings123 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral10.3%
Negative28.6%

Real Ghost Detector

All ratings244 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative27.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive53.1%
Neutral10.9%
Negative35.9%

User reviews

Ghost Detector

From 161 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Detects paranormal activity
  • 👍 Entertaining and fun to use
  • 🔍 Provides insights into the supernatural

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance and accuracy
  • 😨 Can be too scary for some users
  • 🔋 Drains device battery quickly

Real Ghost Detector

From 243 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Entertainment value and fun factor
  • 📚 Educational vocabulary expansion
  • 🎯 Surprisingly accurate/relevant word generation
  • 👻 Engaging spooky atmosphere
  • ✨ Entertaining for pranking friends

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • ❌ Lack of user instructions or guidance
  • 🎛️ No settings or control options
  • 🌐 Language barrier (Spanish/foreign language issues)
  • 📖 Unclear color/dot meanings on radar

Bugs and requests

Ghost Detector

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Dots on the radar do not always accurately represent location
  • Voices and sounds sometimes cut out or are difficult to hear
  • App crashes or freezes unexpectedly

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customization options
  • Improved voice recognition and clarity
  • Ability to save and review past paranormal encounters

Real Ghost Detector

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Text at top runs together and is unreadable
  • App title covers displayed words
  • Radar shows no detection despite word generation
  • Directional radar readings are inaccurate
  • App crashes after 30-50 seconds of use
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  • Long delays before words appear
  • Misspelled or gibberish words displayed
  • No radar response when words are generated

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add settings and sensitivity controls
  • Implement frequency adjustment options
  • Add map/radar feature to locate ghosts
  • Enable ghost communication/talking feature
  • Add visual ghost appearance feature
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  • Create word history/log for reviewing later
  • Improve text display formatting
  • Add language selection option
  • Remove or reduce advertisement frequency
  • Add instructions or tutorial guide

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ghost Detector

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Real Ghost Detector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ghost Detector free?
Ghost Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Real Ghost Detector free?
Real Ghost Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ghost Detector or Real Ghost Detector?
Ghost Detector is rated higher. Ghost Detector averages 4.3 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Real Ghost Detector averages 3.6 from 243 ratings.
Do Ghost Detector or Real Ghost Detector have ads?
Ghost Detector shows ads; Real Ghost Detector does not.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Detector or Real Ghost Detector?
Ghost Detector ships an update every 3 months, and Real Ghost Detector every 14 months. Most recently, Ghost Detector was updated on October 23, 2026 and Real Ghost Detector on October 20, 2026.

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