Comparison

Ghost Detector vs Scary Ghost Prank

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

Scary Ghost Prank

Add realistic ghosts, vampires, aliens, and other supernatural entities to your photos. This app lets you prank friends or create spooky narratives with easy-to-use editing tools and shareable creations.

Highlights
  • Add realistic ghosts and supernatural entities
  • Vampire, alien, and guardian angel packs
  • Seamlessly blend effects with original photos
  • Extensive library of entities
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Share creations on social media
Features
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Unleash the thrilling world of the supernatural right into your photos with Scary Ghost Prank. This innovative iOS app brings a spine-tingling twist  to your pictures by seamlessly adding eerie ghosts, mysterious spirits, and otherworldly entities. Perfect for those who love a good scare or want  to prank their friends, our app makes every photo an adventure into the paranormal. Add Spooky Ghosts To Your Photos! What's New This Year: Vampire Visits: Transform your nighttime snaps with the haunting presence of ancient vampires. Eerie Girls: Add the chilling touch of ghostly girls to your photos, perfect for creating a spooky narrative. Alien Encounters: Bring a sci-fi twist with our new alien pack, making it seem like you've had a close encounter! Guardian Angels: Contrast the scary with the serene by including ethereal guardian angels in your pictures. Features: Realistic Effects: Our state-of-the-art technology ensures that each supernatural addition looks incredibly real, blending seamlessly with your original photo. Wide Range of Entities: Choose from an extensive library of ghosts, spirits, and other entities to find the perfect fit for your photo. Easy to Use: Simply select a photo, choose your preferred supernatural being, and watch as our app does the rest. Share with Friends: Easily share your spooky creations on social media or directly with friends and enjoy their astonished reactions! *Including: zombies, spirits, ghostly apparitions, tortured souls, and more! Check some testimonials: Cool ***** by Saraleh77 - Version 1.2 - Jan 21, 2014 This such a cool app. Great way to freak people out! Fun for ghost hunters ***** by colestreet222 - Version 1.1 - Dec 23, 2013 This is a great app for pranking friends who are really into ghosts or ghost hunting. You can add ghosts to any pics and you can take pics right in the app and share them with friends immediately. ***Here's all you have to do*** 1. Download the Ghost Camera Prank app to your device. 2. Take a photo of yourself or a friend, or grab one from your own photo library. 3. Begin the fun! Choose the ghost that best matches the photo you took and add it in! 4. Now you're ready to show the world, Share it on Facebook, tweet it on Twitter, email it to all of your friends, share it on Instagram and save it to your camera roll from right within your app! 5. Rinse and repeat! - Do it all over again with a new photo :-) Prank your friends by taking their picture and adding a realistic ghost in the photo behind them It only takes about 10 seconds to customize, but you'll be laughing for a lot longer :-) The app has a lot of ghosts you can use for free and also some packages availables after purchase if you desire enjoy even more. Here's just some of the features of Ghost Camera Prank * Pick out a lot of realistic and scary ghosts to add to your picture, there is one for every occasion! * Watch your Facebook likes, shares and comments skyrocket when your friends see the image you created * Keep an eye on how many retweets and replies you get after you tweet one of your hilarious creations * Email it to yourself or your friends directly from the app so you can entertaint them right from their inbox * Share it on Instagram and have your followers instantly see your new cool creation * Save it directly to your camera roll so you can share via iMessage, text or just so you can look back at it to make yourself laugh over and over again :-) Download Paranormal Camera now!!!

Screenshots

Ghost Detector4 screens
Scary Ghost Prank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scary Ghost Prank at 85% against Ghost Detector's 61%. Scary Ghost Prank also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (979 vs 161). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Scary Ghost Prank sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scary Ghost Prank holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scary Ghost Prank has 979 ratings behind it against 161, 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 85% of Scary Ghost Prank's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ghost Detector versus Scary Ghost Prank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost DetectorScary Ghost Prank
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (161 ratings)4.6 (979 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews85.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings161979 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB150 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDigital Bananas, LLCJorge Gregorio Martin Bello

Customer experience

Ghost Detector

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

Scary Ghost Prank

All ratings975 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews397 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.8%

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

Scary Ghost Prank

From 979 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and creative
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for pranking friends
  • 👍 Realistic-looking ghosts
  • 👍 Lots of customization options

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid content required for full experience
  • 🔍 Obvious watermark on edited photos
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 📱 Limited functionality on older devices

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

Scary Ghost Prank

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to save edited photos
  • Forced sharing of edited photos
  • Inconsistent performance and crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free ghost options
  • Ability to resize and position ghosts freely
  • Improved realism and variety of ghosts
  • Video editing capabilities

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ghost Detector

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
10 purchases

Scary Ghost Prank

One-time10
  • Enjoy the app without banners$0.99
  • Horror Pack$0.99
  • Heads Pack$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Half Figure Pack$0.99
  • Extreme Horror$0.99
  • Spooky Apparitions$0.99
  • Remove Watermark$0.99
  • Scary Score$1.99
  • Unlock all Packs&Ads&Watermark$2.99
  • All Packs and Features$4.99

Questions

Is Ghost Detector free?
Ghost Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scary Ghost Prank free?
Scary Ghost Prank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ghost Detector or Scary Ghost Prank?
Scary Ghost Prank is rated higher. Ghost Detector averages 4.3 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Scary Ghost Prank averages 4.6 from 979 ratings.
Do Ghost Detector or Scary Ghost Prank have ads?
Both Ghost Detector and Scary Ghost Prank show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Detector or Scary Ghost Prank?
Ghost Detector ships an update every 3 months, and Scary Ghost Prank every 3 months. Most recently, Ghost Detector was updated on November 1, 2026 and Scary Ghost Prank on November 1, 2026.

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