Ghost Detector vs GoldHunter3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simulated RADAR for energy fluctuations
- EMF detector for electron vibrations
- Infrasound & EVP sound analysis
- Ion detector for electric field charges
- Entertainment-focused paranormal simulation
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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.
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Ghost Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GoldHunter3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Ghost Detector | GoldHunter3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (161 ratings) — better | 3.4 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 161 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Bananas, LLC | Tekaso |
Customer experience
Ghost Detector
GoldHunter3D
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
Ghost Detector
- Remove Ads$0.99
GoldHunter3D
No in-app purchases
Questions
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