Comparison

Ghost Radar® vs Ghost Science M3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ghost Radar®

This app builds upon a paranormal detection tool by integrating social connectivity. It allows users to log and share detected paranormal readings, including words, blips, images, and audio recordings, with their social networks. Designed for entertainment, it offers advanced features for managing and reporting findings.

Highlights
  • Paranormal activity detection
  • Log words, blips, images, and audio
  • Share readings with social networks
  • Advanced user interface
  • Energy translation to words and graphics
  • Audio recording and image capture
Features
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Watch the video guide here http://youtu.be/0TvuU6RFa9s The next generation of the Ghost Radar® product line. Ghost Radar®: CONNECT focuses on keeping you connected to your social world while allowing you to use the familiar features of Ghost Radar®. Now manage your Ghost Radar® readings with fine grain precision. In addition to logging words, the application now logs blips, images, and audio recordings. With a touch of a button share your readings with the rest of your world. Ghost Radar® is the original application designed to detect paranormal activity. Ghost Radar® attempts to detect paranormal activity by making various readings on the device. Traditional paranormal equipment can be easily fooled when simple mundane bursts of normal energy occur. Ghost Radar® sets itself apart by analyzing the readings and giving indications only when interesting patterns in the readings have been made. Ghost Radar® also includes a voice to let you know when interesting words have been detected. Please note we offer no guarantees of accuracy or any warranties, therefore, since results from this application cannot be verified scientifically the app should be used for entertainment purposes. This is the Connect version of the ORIGINAL Ghost Radar®. Please visit http://www.ghostradar.com/GhostRadarConnect for more information on the advanced features of including: * Advanced user interface * Energy translation to words * Energy translation to radar indicators * Energy translation to numeric values * Energy translation to graphics * Word logs * Word log management * Advanced settings options * Reporting capability * Spoken words * Audio recording ability * Image capture ability Visit http://www.ghostradar.com/ for more information.

About

Ghost Science M3

This advanced paranormal investigation toolkit utilizes cutting-edge technology to detect and visualize potential supernatural activity. Features include infrared laser grid imaging, AI-driven figure detection, real-time audio analysis for spirit communication, and environmental monitoring.

Highlights
  • Infrared laser grid imaging with AI figure detection
  • Spirit Box with real-time audio analysis
  • LiDAR-enabled spatial mapping
  • Environmental monitoring for paranormal phenomena
  • EMF detection and visualization
  • EVP and ITC communication tools
Features
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Open the door to the paranormal with GHOST SCIENCE M3™, the pinnacle of ghost hunting technology. Trusted by the world’s leading professional investigators, GHOST SCIENCE M3™ is the culmination of over a decade of research and innovation. GHOST SCIENCE M3™ stands as the most advanced, comprehensive, and powerful paranormal investigation toolkit ever created. Nothing Compares. Vision The Vision instrument employs structured-light lidar-enabled infrared laser grid imaging, AI-driven computer vision, GPU-based image filtering, and advanced hardware management to deliver unparalleled night-vision, image processing, and real-time human-like figure detection. *Lidar is available only on Pro devices. Spirit Box The Spirit Box instrument leverages live streaming radio stations, advanced signal processing, real-time audio analysis, and dynamic frequency scanning to generate a blend of white noise and brief audio fragments. It is hypothesized that spiritual entities can manipulate these audio fragments using their energy, resulting in intelligible communications. Spatial Matrix The Spatial Matrix instrument uses LiDAR depth mapping, real-time mesh reconstruction, and GPU-accelerated analysis to visualize the geometric structure of the surrounding environment. It is theorized that paranormal energies may subtly distort these patterns, allowing investigators to observe potential manifestations within three-dimensional space. *Pro devices only. Music Box The Music Box instrument employs advanced sensor integration, real-time data analysis, and precise environmental monitoring to detect subtle changes in the ambient environment. In the realm of paranormal research, this instrument is utilized to identify the potential presence of paranormal phenomena. PEVP-VOX The Spirit Vox instrument generates a continuous sound bed composed of phonetic fragments, tonal shifts, and raw audio textures through advanced sound synthesis and real-time modulation. It is hypothesized that subtle environmental influences can manipulate these fragments, shaping them into speech-like bursts that may convey meaningful communication. EVP-ITC The EVP-ITC instrument employs full sensor integration to detect subtle environmental fluctuations and presents words based on an advanced, proprietary phonetically-based computational algorithm. Instrumental Trans-Communication (ITC) devices operate on the theory that paranormal entities can communicate by influencing the ITC device’s sensors. EMF The EMF instrument allows for precise detection, measurement, and visualization of ambient electromagnetic field levels across the electromagnetic spectrum in real-time. It is hypothesized that paranormal entities can influence and generate electromagnetic fields, which are detectable by the EMF instrument. Audio-EVP The Audio instrument analyzes intricate and nuanced audio signals to provide insights into the underlying acoustic properties of the environment. It is theorized that spirits or supernatural entities can manipulate acoustic wave data to produce electronic voice phenomena (EVP) not audible during the initial recording session. Frequency-EVP The Frequency instrument analyzes complex frequency signal harmonics to identify subtle variations and anomalies within the underlying acoustic environment. It is suggested that high audio frequencies, near and beyond the limit of human hearing, could be linked to paranormal phenomena. Geoscope The Geoscope instrument leverages gyroscope and accelerometer sensors to detect even the minutest device movements or vibrations. This functionality is predicated on the hypothesis that paranormal entities can induce subtle vibrations, such as footsteps or knocking sounds. Barometer The Barometer instrument employs the device’s advanced barometric sensor to detect extremely subtle variations in ambient pressure. This functionality is based on the hypothesis that paranormal phenomena may induce sudden or unexplained changes in pressure.

Screenshots

Ghost Radar®3 screens
Ghost Science M34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Science M3 at 4.6 against Ghost Radar®'s 3.2. Ghost Science M3 also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 49%) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 42). Ghost Radar®'s advantage is price ($1.99 vs $10.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ghost Radar® costs $1.99 and Ghost Science M3 $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ghost Science M3 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Science M3 has 2.7K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Ghost Radar®'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Ghost Science M3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost Radar® ships an update every 4 months, Ghost Science M3 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Ghost Radar® versus Ghost Science M3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost Radar®Ghost Science M3
Price$1.99 — better$10.99
Rating3.2 (42 ratings)4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews73.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings422.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#6 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB331 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperSpud PicklesMichael Weber

Customer experience

Ghost Radar®

All ratings42 ratings
Positive45.2%
Neutral16.7%
Negative38.1%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive48.9%
Neutral14.9%
Negative36.2%

Ghost Science M3

All ratings2,678 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative19.0%

User reviews

Ghost Radar®

From 42 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Amazing and meaningful readings
  • 👻 Connects with spirits effectively
  • 💡 Customizable word bank
  • 👍 Easy to use (historically)
  • 💯 Highly recommended by some users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashing issues
  • ❌ Recording feature broken
  • 📱 Incompatible with newer iOS updates
  • 📉 Developers seem inactive
  • 🚫 Sensitivity controls not working

Ghost Science M3

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful paranormal investigation tools
  • 🚀 Comprehensive set of features
  • 💡 Innovative technology
  • 🔒 Accurate sensor readings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔋 Compatibility issues with older devices
  • 🤔 Unclear instructions and guidance
  • 🤷‍♀️ Questionable reliability of some features

Bugs and requests

Ghost Radar®

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Record button causes app to shut down
  • App stopped working with newest iPhone update
  • Sensitivity controls do not work
  • Warm-up lights not activating
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  • Log files cannot be deleted
  • App crashes on startup
  • Recording quits after a while
  • Spoken word list stopped collecting responses
  • Readings list gets scrambled
  • Radar position not updating with movement
  • App hangs after word additions
  • Cannot get recordings off the application
  • Email option for recordings is gone

Requested features

8 requests
  • Update app for newest iOS
  • Fix crashing issues
  • Make recording feature functional
  • Allow adjustment of sensitivity
  • Add EMF feature
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  • Improve log deletion
  • Enable iCloud backup for vocabulary
  • Allow import of custom dictionary

Ghost Science M3

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Lidar feature not working
  • EVP recordings not saving
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Compatibility issues with certain iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to record and playback EVP sessions
  • Improve ghost box functionality
  • Provide more detailed information on sensor data
  • Allow customization of the dashboard

In-app purchases

None

Ghost Radar®

No in-app purchases

None

Ghost Science M3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ghost Radar® free?
Ghost Radar® costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ghost Science M3 free?
Ghost Science M3 costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ghost Radar® or Ghost Science M3?
Ghost Science M3 is rated higher. Ghost Radar® averages 3.2 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Ghost Science M3 averages 4.6 from 2.7K ratings.
Do Ghost Radar® or Ghost Science M3 have ads?
Neither Ghost Radar® nor Ghost Science M3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Radar® or Ghost Science M3?
Ghost Radar® ships an update every 4 months, and Ghost Science M3 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ghost Radar® was updated on September 28, 2026 and Ghost Science M3 on September 29, 2026.

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