Comparison

Pest Repel vs Ghost Finder Tools

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

Head to head
About

Pest Repel

This app emits ultra-high frequency sounds designed to deter mosquitoes, wasps, and spiders. It also offers educational facts about these insects and includes a range booster function as an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Ultra-high frequency sound emission
  • Deters mosquitoes, wasps, and spiders
  • Educational insect facts
  • Range Booster function (in-app purchase)
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
Features
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Disclaimer * Please do not use this app with headphones connected or near children or pets.* PestRepeller is a gentle, effective way to remove Mosquito's, Wasps & Spiders from your location! By emitting an ultra-high frequency sound, barely audible to the human ear (some humans may not even hear due to the pitch of the sound being so high!) PestRepeller provides the sound that these insects do not like, and may ward these pesky creatures away from you! This app also contains educational facts about Mosquitos, Spiders and Wasps, to gain an insight into these insects and learn and understand their habits. Featuring Range Booster function for increased range** Disclaimer; *This app will only work when it is NOT in Silent/Vibrate only mode* **This app MAY work on other insects, however results are not guaranteed* Please do not use this app with headphones connected or near children or pets. ** Range boost function is available as an in-app purchase upgrade.

About

Ghost Finder Tools

Explore haunted locations, communicate with spirits, and detect paranormal activity using your smartphone. This app offers a suite of tools for ghost hunting, from EMF detection to spirit communication, suitable for both beginners and professionals.

Highlights
  • EMF Meter for magnetic anomaly detection
  • Spirit Box for EVP capture
  • GhostCam SLS for shape detection
  • REM Tool for spirit communication
  • EVP Recorder for storing spirit voices
  • Blackbox for phonetic noise generation
Features
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Explore haunted places, communicate with spirits, and uncover real paranormal activity—directly from your smartphone. Ghost Finder Tools is the most complete app for ghost hunting, designed for both beginners and professional investigators. Whether you're searching for an EMF detector, a spirit box, or a ghost radar, you'll find all the tools you need here. Used by over 1 million users worldwide, Ghost Finder Tools is built to help you detect electromagnetic anomalies, capture EVPs, and interact with the unseen world. GHOST FINDER TOOLS PRO Unlock the full experience with Ghost Finder Tools PRO: No ads Full access to all professional tools Designed for expert ghost hunters who need accurate, real-time data Included Tools: REM Tool – Analyze EMF shifts and receive real-time spirit communication via a 1500+ word database M1 EMF Meter – One of the best EMF detector apps for identifying magnetic anomalies near haunted areas Ghost Box – Scan AM/FM frequencies to capture EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena) using white noise Blackbox – Create chaotic phonetic noise that spirits can use to form words GhostCam SLS – Detect humanoid shapes and phantom activity; record EMF and EVP events EVP Recorder – Capture, store, and review spirit voices directly in the app How to Use: Activate the EMF meter near electronics to detect magnetic fluctuations. Use the Ghost Box and GhostCam for haunted site scans. Use REM and Blackbox for live spirit interaction. Device Compatibility: Some features require advanced magnetometers and may not work on older devices. For best results, use a modern smartphone. Important Note: Ghost Finder Tools offers professional-grade equipment and also free tools for new users. While the app detects electromagnetic signals, results should be interpreted carefully. Not all anomalies mean ghost activity. Use this app to explore the paranormal with curiosity and responsibility. Ready to begin your investigation? Start your ghost-hunting journey today with Ghost Finder Tools.

Screenshots

Pest Repel2 screens
Ghost Finder Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Finder Tools at 3.1 against Pest Repel's 2.2. Ghost Finder Tools also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (44% vs 13%). Pest Repel's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.6). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Pest Repel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ghost Finder Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ghost Finder Tools holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Finder Tools has 360 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Pest Repel's written reviews are positive against 44% of Ghost Finder Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pest Repel ships an update every 5 months, Ghost Finder Tools every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pest Repel versus Ghost Finder Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPest RepelGhost Finder Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (6 ratings)3.1 (360 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.0% of reviews44.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6360 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB223 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperiDevver Apps Limitedpaolo dematteis

Customer experience

Pest Repel

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive13.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.0%

Ghost Finder Tools

All ratings360 ratings
Positive48.3%
Neutral11.9%
Negative39.7%
Written reviews272 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative44.1%

Bugs and requests

Pest Repel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ghost Finder Tools

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or crashes when trying to change tools
  • EMF reader gives inconsistent or random readings
  • Spirit box feature does not work as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add option to change language to English
  • Improve ad placement or offer paid version without ads
  • Enhance accuracy and reliability of ghost detection features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pest Repel

One-time1
  • PestRepeller - Upgrade$1.99
None

Ghost Finder Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pest Repel free?
Pest Repel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost Finder Tools free?
Ghost Finder Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pest Repel or Ghost Finder Tools?
Ghost Finder Tools is rated higher. Pest Repel averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Ghost Finder Tools averages 3.1 from 360 ratings.
Do Pest Repel or Ghost Finder Tools have ads?
Both Pest Repel and Ghost Finder Tools show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pest Repel or Ghost Finder Tools?
Pest Repel ships an update every 5 months, and Ghost Finder Tools every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pest Repel was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ghost Finder Tools on October 24, 2026.

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