Comparison

Ghost Detector vs GoldHunter3D

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

GoldHunter3D

This application visualizes buried objects in 3D using advanced smartphone technology and augmented reality. It works exclusively with GoldHunter TreasureHunter3D metal detector devices to identify and display metal types, sizes, and shapes before digging.

Highlights
  • 3D ground scan for object visualization
  • Augmented Reality integration
  • 2D/3D view modes with zoom
  • All metal and discriminator modes
  • Save scan data and locations
  • Export data to PC
  • Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: This application only works with GoldHunter TreasureHunter3D metal detector devices! GoldHunter is WORLD’S FIRST VLF DETECTOR that uses advanced smartphone technologies that enable users to not only find gold nuggets, coins, and treasure but also visualise them on screen before digging. It is able to precisely discriminate between different metal types and can find gold nuggets even in magnetised soil. KEY FEATURES: - Professional 3D ground scan for object visualisation - Latest Technology Augmented Reality - 2D/3D view mode with advanced zooming and browsing feature - All metal and discriminator mode with visual metal type icons - Possibility to save a scan - Possibility to save the geographic location of a scan - Export data to PC for further analysis - Battery indication - Free application + lifetime upgrades KEY FEATURES: • 3 operation modes that enables user to - detect the presence of an object - determine depth - determine the size of an object - determine the metal object type - view the shape or sub-surface view of an object - observe ground surface & scan results simultaneously on screen while performing the scanning • high resolution 3D graphical representation • touch controlled responsive zoom and rotation of 3D object view • battery status monitoring • ability to store scan data • ability to store geographic (GPS) location of scans • easy sharing of ground scans via e-mail, MMS, FB,.. • possibility to export 3d scans to 2D & 3D mapping softwares • Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity is used for communication with device to keep power consumption low during treasure hunting TREASURE HUNTING BENEFITS: • financial: supplement your income by hunting for treasure. Treasure hunting is one of the few hobbies that can really “pay for itself ” with every day finds • entertainment: searching for Hidden History with TreasureHunter3D devices is fun. You never get bored. It’s always exciting never knowing what you are going to find. • health: searching for lost treasures with has proven to be a great “stress buster” • social: you will certainly make more friends on your search for Hidden History. It is also the perfect way to get your friends & family involved in doing an activity together. REQUIREMENTS: • GoldHunter TreasureHunter3D metal detector device that can be purchased here: www.treasurehunter3d.com. • iOS devices with Bluetooth 4.0 (iPhone 6s or later) • iOS 8.0 or later

Screenshots

Ghost Detector4 screens
GoldHunter3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Detector at 4.3 against GoldHunter3D's 3.4. Ghost Detector also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 33%) and ratings volume (161 vs 18). GoldHunter3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ghost Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GoldHunter3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ghost Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Detector has 161 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Ghost Detector's written reviews are positive against 33% of GoldHunter3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost Detector ships an update every 3 months, GoldHunter3D every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ghost Detector versus GoldHunter3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost DetectorGoldHunter3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (161 ratings) — better3.4 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings161 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDigital Bananas, LLCTekaso

Customer experience

Ghost Detector

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

GoldHunter3D

All ratings18 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

GoldHunter3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ghost Detector

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

GoldHunter3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ghost Detector free?
Ghost Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoldHunter3D free?
GoldHunter3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ghost Detector or GoldHunter3D?
Ghost Detector is rated higher. Ghost Detector averages 4.3 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while GoldHunter3D averages 3.4 from 18 ratings.
Do Ghost Detector or GoldHunter3D have ads?
Ghost Detector shows ads; GoldHunter3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Detector or GoldHunter3D?
Ghost Detector ships an update every 3 months, and GoldHunter3D every 5 months. Most recently, Ghost Detector was updated on November 1, 2026 and GoldHunter3D on November 3, 2026.

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