BooAlert vs Ghost Detector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BooAlert
Explore your surroundings using your device's compass to detect magnetic fields. Enhance your experience with night vision and EVP features. Includes a flashlight for dark environments.
- EMF, NVG, & EVP detection
- NVG mode with screenshot capture
- EVP recording, playback, and sharing
- Adjustable EMF sensitivity
- Built-in flashlight
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Note: iPods do not have EMF capabilities due to the lack of an internal compass. Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to explore the world in a different way. BooAlert utilizes your device's compass to display the magnetic field around you. Get a deeper feel of your findings with a built in NVG and EVP extension. BooAlert also has a built in flashlight for users in dark areas - not available on iPads. Key Features: * EMF, NVG, & EVP * Integration of BooAlert.com * Capturing screenshots in NVG-Mode * EVP recordings, playback, & sharing via email * Adjustable EMF sensitivity * Flashlight on capable devices
Ghost Detector
Explore the paranormal with a ghost detector and EMF scanner. Communicate with spirits through a unique chat feature and experience simulated ghost calls. This tool is designed for both experienced ghost hunters and the curious.
- Advanced ghost detection
- Professional-grade EMF scanner
- Chat with spirits
- Simulated ghost calls
- Real-time readings and alerts
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Discover the unseen world of spirits and paranormal activities with Ghost Detector - Camera Radar. Our app is your ultimate tool for detecting and communicating with ghosts using cutting-edge technology. Whether you're a seasoned ghost hunter or just curious about the supernatural, our app offers a range of high-tech features to make your experience both thrilling and memorable. Key Features: Ghost Detector: Utilize our advanced ghost detector to scan your surroundings for any supernatural presence. The app uses sophisticated algorithms to identify anomalies and potential ghost activities. EMF Scanner: Experience a professional-grade Electromagnetic Field (EMF) scanner. Detect variations in electromagnetic fields, which are often associated with paranormal activity. Our EMF scanner is both accurate and easy to use, providing real-time readings and alerts. Chat with Ghost: Engage in conversations with spirits using our unique chat feature. The app translates spiritual energy into readable messages, allowing you to communicate directly with the unseen. This feature offers an unprecedented level of interaction with the paranormal. Ghost Calling: Ever wondered what it would be like to receive a call from a ghost? With our ghost calling feature, you can experience it firsthand. The app simulates a phone call from a spirit, complete with eerie sound effects and mysterious messages. It's a thrilling addition for any ghost hunting adventure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BooAlert at 44% against Ghost Detector's 0%. BooAlert also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Ghost Detector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 31 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. BooAlert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ghost Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.
BooAlert holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BooAlert has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of BooAlert's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ghost Detector's.
BooAlert ships an update every 31 months, Ghost Detector every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BooAlert | Ghost Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (15 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | booalert llc | Hafsa Noor |
Customer experience
BooAlert
Ghost Detector
Bugs and requests
BooAlert
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes on opening
- App closes after a few seconds
- App freezes
- App won't stay open
- App minimizes automatically
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- App crashes during sessions
- App has trouble loading
- EMF doesn't work
- NVG sends back to home screen
- Pictures not saved to camera roll
- Ad removal not working
- App crashes on iPad Air and iPhone 6
- App crashes on iPad Mini 4
- App crashes on iPhone 6
- App crashes on iOS 9
- App crashes on iPhone 5S
- App crashes on iPhone 4g
- App crashes when opening EVP
- App crashes when opening functions
- App crashes when trying to use EVP
Requested features
8 requests- Fix crashing issues
- Add camera to see ghosts
- Improve app stability
- Fix bugs
- Make it more real
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- Add more features
- Remove ads
- Fix saving pictures issue
Ghost Detector
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BooAlert
- Ad Removal$1.99
Ghost Detector
No in-app purchases
Questions
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