# Ghost Detect Pro vs SPECTRAL

The clearest difference is price: SPECTRAL at Free against Ghost Detect Pro's $0.99. SPECTRAL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 83 months). Ghost Detect Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown).

SPECTRAL is free to download; Ghost Detect Pro costs $0.99 up front. SPECTRAL sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ghost Detect Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

SPECTRAL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Detect Pro has 262 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ghost Detect Pro ships an update every 83 months, SPECTRAL every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Detect Pro | SPECTRAL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detect-pro/id565847915/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectral-ghost-radar-detector/id6761761617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **262** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 83 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Perfect Reality Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/724915263) | [Peerware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891318198) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost Detect Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detect-pro/id565847915)

This app provides a ghost hunting experience using various device sensors to detect anomalies. It features EMF and microphone detectors, vibration and movement sensing, and a camera that can identify visual disturbances. All sensor data is displayed on a detailed graph for analysis.

**Highlights:** EMF detector, Sensitive microphone, Vibration and movement detection, Anomaly detection in photos, Detailed sensor graph, EVP recording and playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate EMF and EVP detection
- 🔍 Captures interesting paranormal photos
- 🔍 Provides relevant responses to user questions
- 👍 Useful for paranormal investigations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔍 Camera feature is unreliable/fake
- 🔍 Repeats same names and words often

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Radar and EMF sensors not functioning properly
- Unable to capture photos or EVPs on some devices

**Requested features**

- Volume control for audio
- Option to take photos manually
- Ability to save/export captured photos and EVPs
- Improved accuracy and relevance of responses


### SPECTRAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectral-ghost-radar-detector/id6761761617)

Transform your device into a paranormal investigation tool. Utilize real sensors to detect electromagnetic fields, capture spectral evidence with advanced cameras, and communicate with potential entities using a spirit box. Explore haunted locations and record your findings.

**Highlights:** Real magnetometer, motion, and microphone sensors, SLS skeletal camera for figure detection, EMF radar and sensor readings, Spirit box with multiple voice banks, EVP recorder with anomaly tagging, Seance board for communication, Multiple vision filters (Night Vision, Thermal, etc.), Record and share investigation videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spectral Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Spectral Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Shadow & Specter Filter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Séance Channel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ecto Detector Filter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Spirit Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Child Spirit Channel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Demon Channel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Soldier's Echo Channel | $0.99 | one-time |
| UV Spectrum Filter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost Detect Pro free?

Ghost Detect Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SPECTRAL free?

SPECTRAL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ghost Detect Pro or SPECTRAL?

SPECTRAL is rated higher. Ghost Detect Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while SPECTRAL averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Ghost Detect Pro or SPECTRAL have ads?

SPECTRAL shows ads; Ghost Detect Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ghost Detect Pro or SPECTRAL?

Ghost Detect Pro ships an update every 83 months, and SPECTRAL every 4 days. Most recently, Ghost Detect Pro was updated on October 19, 2026 and SPECTRAL on October 13, 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.*