# BooAlert vs Ghost Detector

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BooAlert | Ghost Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booalert/id615345698/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-camera-radar/id6504254758/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **43.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 85 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [booalert llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/615345701) | [Hafsa Noor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743825718) |

## What reviewers say

### BooAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booalert/id615345698)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👻 Fun and scary experience
- 🎬 Great for making movies
- 💡 Interesting ghost hunting app
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 🤩 Amazing and cool features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Won't stay open
- 🐛 App closes unexpectedly
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Fake readings

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- App closes after a few seconds
- App freezes
- App won't stay open
- App minimizes automatically

**Requested features**

- Fix crashing issues
- Add camera to see ghosts
- Improve app stability
- Fix bugs
- Make it more real


### Ghost Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-camera-radar/id6504254758)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*