# Ghost Detector vs Scary Ghost Prank

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Detector | Scary Ghost Prank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-spirit-tracker/id458931889/reviews) | **[4.6 (979 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-ghost-prankspirit-radar/id736134792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 161 | **979** |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Digital Bananas, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/424070738) | [Jorge Gregorio Martin Bello](https://appshunter.io/developer/567988393) |

## 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


### Scary Ghost Prank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-ghost-prankspirit-radar/id736134792)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enjoy the app without banners | $0.99 | one-time |
| Horror Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heads Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Half Figure Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Horror | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Apparitions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scary Score | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Packs&Ads&Watermark | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Packs and Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited photos
- Forced sharing of edited photos
- Inconsistent performance and crashes

**Requested features**

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


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