Comparison

Ghost Detector vs Ghost Locator

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

Ghost Locator

Discover and locate paranormal entities with this ghost detection app. It provides detailed information about detected ghosts, including their position, personal details, and even a world map of sightings. Explore various modes and functionalities for an entertaining paranormal investigation.

Highlights
  • Precise ghost detection radar
  • Detailed ghost information
  • Ghosts world map
  • Ghost Herald feature
  • Celebrities ghosts mode
  • Cheat codes
Features
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This ghost locator is based on a detection method dating back to the Middle Ages, which remained secret for a long time. It enables a precise localization of ghosts and gives you a lot of useful information. «Of all the apps I tested, Ghost Locator may be my favorite» The Daily Dot «It comes with the nifty feature Ghost Herald» Headlines & Global News 250,000 downloads around the world ! Features • Radar with fast and precise ghosts detection • Useful information (position, first name, sex, age, death year and cause, etc) • Ghosts world map • The Ghost Herald • And many other functionalities with cheat codes, including a «Celebrities ghosts» mode • No In-App Purchase! A part of this technology was used in the famous Werewolf Locator, available on iPhone since 2009, and downloaded 750,000 times around the world ! This application is intended for entertainment purposes only.

Screenshots

Ghost Detector4 screens
Ghost Locator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ghost Locator at none against Ghost Detector's 1. Ghost Locator also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Ghost Detector's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Ghost Locator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ghost Locator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 161 and 441 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Ghost Detector's written reviews are positive against 67% of Ghost Locator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost Detector ships an update every 3 months, Ghost Locator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ghost Detector versus Ghost Locator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost DetectorGhost Locator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (161 ratings)4.5 (441 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings161441 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDigital Bananas, LLCSebastien Mougey

Customer experience

Ghost Detector

All ratings123 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral13.9%
Negative36.1%

Ghost Locator

All ratings381 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive66.9%
Neutral11.5%
Negative21.6%

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

Ghost Locator

From 441 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging
  • 🕵️‍♀️ Interesting paranormal experience
  • 🤖 Accurate ghost detection
  • 💡 Potential for real ghost encounters

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent ghost detection
  • 🤔 Questionable accuracy of ghost details
  • 🙄 Potential for false positives
  • 😨 Can be scary for some users

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

Ghost Locator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ghosts disappearing or moving erratically
  • App crashes or freezes during use
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More interactive ghost encounter features
  • Ability to communicate with ghosts
  • Improved ghost history and background information
  • Expanded ghost detection capabilities

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ghost Detector

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Ghost Locator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ghost Detector free?
Ghost Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost Locator free?
Ghost Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ghost Detector or Ghost Locator?
Ghost Locator is rated higher. Ghost Detector averages 4.3 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Ghost Locator averages 4.5 from 441 ratings.
Do Ghost Detector or Ghost Locator have ads?
Both Ghost Detector and Ghost Locator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Detector or Ghost Locator?
Ghost Detector ships an update every 3 months, and Ghost Locator every 7 months. Most recently, Ghost Detector was updated on November 8, 2026 and Ghost Locator on November 6, 2026.

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