# CB vs Ghost Chatter

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Chatter at 4.1 against CB's 2.3. Ghost Chatter also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 46%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). CB's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CB sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Ghost Chatter sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ghost Chatter holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of CB's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ghost Chatter's.

CB ships an update fortnightly, Ghost Chatter every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CB | Ghost Chatter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb/id576669122/reviews) | **[4.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-chatter-paranormal-live/id6742474193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 490 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Carroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/440013551) | [Connor Biddle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797970199) |

## What reviewers say

### CB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb/id576669122)

Connect with people worldwide through a simulated CB radio experience. Listen to broadcasts for free and engage in real-time conversations. Unlock enhanced broadcasting features with an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Listen to global broadcasts for free, Unlimited range voice communication, Simulated CB radio and walkie-talkie, Approximate location sharing for privacy, Unlock longer broadcasts and remove delays, Social networking for real conversations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock Talk and More | Free | one-time |
| Try All CB Features for a Week | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Longer Broadcasts! | $0.99 | one-time |
| One Month Trial! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Broadcasts Only | $2.99 | one-time |
| Six Month Unlock! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy All Features Forever - DISCOUNTED! | $4.99 | one-time |
| CB Combo Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Features Forever! | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌍 Global community connecting people worldwide
- 👥 Friendly and welcoming user base (when respectful)
- 💬 Easy-to-use interface for communication
- 🎙️ Authentic CB radio experience on mobile
- 🔄 Frequent app updates and improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👥 Toxic and unwelcoming community toward newcomers
- 🔊 No active users or very low user base currently
- 💰 Misleading free-to-play model with paywalls
- 🎙️ Non-functional audio in many cases
- ⏱️ Significant delay in message delivery

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Audio not working or no voices heard
- Headphones not recognized after app switch
- Screen turns black and app won't open
- App closes when phone display turns off

**Requested features**

- Background audio playback without screen on
- Better tutorial or FAQ documentation
- User profile creation with persistent handle names
- Screen scroll functionality during broadcast
- CB time frame for unified time reference


### Ghost Chatter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-chatter-paranormal-live/id6742474193)

This app provides tools for paranormal investigations, including a spirit box, AI-powered communication modes, and environmental anomaly detection. It aims for authenticity in ghost hunting and spirit communication experiments, offering recording and equipment integration features.

**Highlights:** Spirit Box with live internet radio scanning, AI-powered automated spirit communication, Environmental anomaly detection (EMF, spoken words), Spirit photo capture in isolation mode, Audio and video recording capabilities, Equipment integration and tracking, Live streaming for investigations

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Feature Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Creator Premium + live | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium feature access | $11.99 | per year |
| Access to premium for one year | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Creator Premium + live | $39.99 | per year |
| 100 tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2600 tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Tokens | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Tokens | $49.99 | one-time |
| 11,000 tokens | $74.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 tokens | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CB free?

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

### Is Ghost Chatter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CB or Ghost Chatter?

Ghost Chatter is rated higher. CB averages 2.3 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Ghost Chatter averages 4.1 from 30 ratings.

### Do CB or Ghost Chatter have ads?

Ghost Chatter shows ads; CB does not.

### Which is updated more often, CB or Ghost Chatter?

CB ships an update fortnightly, and Ghost Chatter every 6 days. Most recently, CB was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ghost Chatter on October 19, 2026.

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