Comparison

BooAlert vs Ghost Detector

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • EMF, NVG, & EVP detection
  • NVG mode with screenshot capture
  • EVP recording, playback, and sharing
  • Adjustable EMF sensitivity
  • Built-in flashlight
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Advanced ghost detection
  • Professional-grade EMF scanner
  • Chat with spirits
  • Simulated ghost calls
  • Real-time readings and alerts
Features
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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.

Screenshots

BooAlert3 screens
Ghost Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BooAlert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ghost Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
BooAlert versus Ghost Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBooAlertGhost Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (15 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews43.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB31 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerbooalert llcHafsa Noor

Customer experience

BooAlert

All ratings15 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive43.7%
Neutral11.5%
Negative44.8%

Ghost Detector

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
Show 15 more
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • Add more features
  • Remove ads
  • Fix saving pictures issue

Ghost Detector

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BooAlert

One-time1
  • Ad Removal$1.99
None

Ghost Detector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BooAlert free?
BooAlert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost Detector free?
Ghost Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BooAlert or Ghost Detector?
BooAlert is rated higher. BooAlert averages 3.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Ghost Detector averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BooAlert or Ghost Detector have ads?
Ghost Detector shows ads; BooAlert does not.
Which is updated more often, BooAlert or Ghost Detector?
BooAlert ships an update every 31 months, and Ghost Detector every 2 weeks. Most recently, BooAlert was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ghost Detector on November 4, 2026.

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