Super Ghost vs Pocket Cowbell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Super Ghost
A classic word-building game where players add letters one at a time, aiming to avoid completing words of four or more letters. Features include AI opponents, turn-based multiplayer, and special "Ghost Moves" to alter the game.
- Turn-based multiplayer
- AI opponents with adjustable difficulty
- Ghost Moves for strategic advantage
- Word trap creation
- Leaderboards and stats tracking
- Retro pixel art aesthetic
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"I thought Words With Friends was addicting. I was wrong. THIS is the best word game I've ever played" – JUSTIN BIEBER's cousin Rick. For those of you familiar with the classic word game "Ghost" — the game that made family road trips actually FUN — dive in and play the amazingly addictive game you know and love! HOW TO PLAY Take turns adding one letter at a time. Build toward a word without completing it. Don't complete words of 4+ letters, and don't get caught making an impossible word. Best of 3 rounds wins! NEW IN 3.0: GHOST MOVES Trapped? Use Ghost Moves to erase your opponent's last letter and replace it with your own! Turn certain defeat into victory with these powerful abilities. FEATURES • Play against AI with multiple difficulty levels — from Easy to Superior • Challenge friends in turn-based multiplayer via Game Center • Use Ghost Moves to escape traps and outsmart opponents • Set up word traps and challenge your opponent's intellect • Earn Ghost Coins and climb the leaderboards • Stunning retro pixel art aesthetic • Track your stats and progress Do you have what it takes to outsmart the ghost?
Pocket Cowbell
This digital noisemaker lets you shake your device to create a cowbell sound. Compete globally on leaderboards, customize your cowbell's look and sound, and track your ringing stats. An optional PRO upgrade offers an ad-free experience and exclusive content.
- Shake to ring cowbell sound
- Global leaderboards for competition
- Variety of unique cowbell designs
- Custom cowbell creation tools
- Multiple ringing sound options
- Detailed ringing statistics tracking
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Ring, Compete, and Customize with Pocket Cowbell - Your Ultimate Digital Noisemaker! Shake your device to ring the bell, cheer on your favorite teams, and dive into a world of fun with Pocket Cowbell! This isn't just any noise app - it's a fully customizable, interactive experience that brings the classic cowbell into the digital age, ready for any event where you need to make some noise. Key Features: • Shake to Ring: Use your device's motion to create that iconic cowbell sound • Global Leaderboards: Compete worldwide and ring your way to the top! • Unique Cowbells: Choose from a variety of cowbell designs, each with its own look and sound • Custom Creation: Design your own cowbell with different shapes, colors, and tones • Sound Variety: Select from multiple ringing sounds or record your own for a truly personal touch • Detailed Stats: Track your ringing prowess with session, daily, and lifetime ring counts Upgrade to PRO for an enhanced experience: • Ad-Free Ringing: Enjoy uninterrupted cowbell action • Exclusive Cowbells and Sounds: Access a wider range of customization options • Auto-Ring Feature: Let your device do the ringing for you Whether you're a sports fan, attending a concert, or just looking for a fun way to make some noise, Pocket Cowbell is the perfect app for all occasions. Download now and start ringing your way to the top of the leaderboards!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Super Ghost at 5.0 against Pocket Cowbell's 4.4. Super Ghost also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Pocket Cowbell's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Super Ghost sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Cowbell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Super Ghost holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Cowbell has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Super Ghost's written reviews are positive against 64% of Pocket Cowbell's.
Super Ghost ships an update every 2 months, Pocket Cowbell every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Super Ghost | Pocket Cowbell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.4 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better | 63.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 31 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel ROBERTS | Jesse Hollingsworth |
Customer experience
Super Ghost
Pocket Cowbell
In-app purchases
Super Ghost
- 3 Ghost Moves$0.99
- Coins - $0.99$0.99
- No Ads$0.99
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- Galaxy Ghost$1.99
- Coins - $1.99$1.99
- 10 Ghost Moves$2.99
- Gravity Style$2.99
- Starter Bundle$4.99
- 25 Ghost Moves$4.99
- Coins - $4.99$4.99
Pocket Cowbell
- Pocket Cowbell PRO$1.99
Questions
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