# Ghost Detector vs GoldHunter3D

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Detector | GoldHunter3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-spirit-tracker/id458931889/reviews)** | [3.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldhunter3d/id1477331561/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **161** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Bananas, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/424070738) | [Tekaso](https://appshunter.io/developer/560600670) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-spirit-tracker/id458931889)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- More customization options
- Improved voice recognition and clarity
- Ability to save and review past paranormal encounters


### GoldHunter3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldhunter3d/id1477331561)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*