Comparison

Photo Gear Database vs Ghost Capture App

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

Head to head
About

Photo Gear Database

Manage your photography equipment with a comprehensive database. Track gear details, view summaries by category, and log changes. Customize settings for a personalized experience, including theme and data display options.

Highlights
  • Add, delete, and update gear entries
  • Searchable gear lists and summaries
  • Categorized data with subtotals and averages
  • Change log for tracking modifications
  • User notes for quick recording
  • Vendor and insurance information storage
  • Customizable settings including dark/light theme
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Gear List - The gear list displays the lists of gears that have been entered into the app. You can delete and update the gears in the list. Update the gear by selecting the row of the equipment to be changed. This page is searchable. Summary - The summary gives you a different and more comprehensive view of your data. The summary lists the categories of your list with a total. It will list the category's contents with a subtotal and an average. This page is searchable. Change Log - The change log displays the changes made to a gear in the gear list for the day. The change log can be deleted at the beginning of a new day or kept longer if desired by selecting the appropiate switch in Settings. User Notes - The user notes provides a quick and convenient way to record something regarding your gear. Add, Delete, Update Gear - This option allows you to add a new gear to the app. The add function is available on the NavBar "+" of the Gear List and from the menu on the right side of the NavBar. You can also delete a gear by swiping to the left on its row and then selecting the delete button. The Gear List screen also contains an Edit button on the NavBar. Update a gear by selecting the row of the equipment to be updated. On the Update screen, you can update and delete from the Type, Brand, and Vendor drop-down lists. If one or more of the list item has been entered incorrectly, you may make your corrections or you may delete the incorrect entry then update the gear. Settings - The settings can be found in the menu on the NavBar. Settings have the following switches. 1. Allow Change Log Logging 2. Clear Change Log on New Day 3. Include Zero Amounts in the Average 4. Change between Dark and Light Theme 5. Turn Off the Detail Screen 6. Allow Zero Amount The Allow Zero Amount allows the purchased amount to be changed to 0.00. Usually, the amount defaults to 0.00 for the amount. The stored amount contains the actual purchased amount. To change the amount, click the 0.00; the stored amount will pop over the 0.00 to allow a change. If the amount is not one of the fields to be changed, the systems will see 0.00 in the change field and retain the stored amount. Which means the amount can not be set to 0.00. To allow the amount to be changed to 0.00 because the amount initially entered should have been 0.00, this switch will know to store the amount as 0.00. Vendor - The vendor module lets you maintain a list with contact information and a rating. Insurance - The insurance module allows you to store your insurance information for your gear.

About

Ghost Capture App

Capture fleeting thoughts and ideas instantly with voice input. This app offers a minimalist interface designed for neurodiversity, with playful animations to track progress and seamless syncing with Apple Reminders and Google Tasks.

Highlights
  • Voice-to-text capture
  • Minimalist interface
  • Progress tracking animations
  • ChatGPT analysis
  • Quick actions via long press
  • Syncs with Apple Reminders/Google Tasks
Features
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Ever had that perfect idea float through your mind, only to disappear moments later? With Ghost Capture, those fleeting thoughts won't slip away again! Forget overwhelming apps with endless features. Ghost Capture keeps things simple: - Speak your idea - Watch it materialize - Find it easily later This app is perfect for: - Creative brainstorming on the go - Capturing urgent tasks before they're forgotten - Managing thoughts when feeling overwhelmed CAPTURE AT LIGHTNING SPEED: Innovative "push to talk" technology transforms your spoken words into written reminders instantly. BUILT WITH NEURODIVERSITY IN MIND: Minimal interfaces, delightful animations, and haptic feedback help racing minds find focus. TRACK PROGRESS: See productivity pile up with playful ghost animations that track your daily captures. Nothing feels better than watching those little ghosts accumulate as visual proof of your hard work. GET INSIGHTS: Have ChatGPT analyze or prioritize your ideas with a single tap. QUICK ACTIONS: You don't need to open the app to use it. Just long press on the app itself to start recording right away. APPLE REMINDERS & GOOGLE TASKS SYNC: Every capture syncs automatically with Apple Reminders or Google Tasks, making your ideas accessible across all your devices. Your thoughts are safely stored in your existing ecosystem. Don't let another idea ghost you! Get Ghost Capture. :-)

Screenshots

Photo Gear Database4 screens
Ghost Capture App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Capture App at 5.0 against Photo Gear Database's 4.0. Ghost Capture App also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Photo Gear Database costs $1.99 and Ghost Capture App $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ghost Capture App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Gear Database ships an update every 19 months, Ghost Capture App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Photo Gear Database versus Ghost Capture App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto Gear DatabaseGhost Capture App
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWayne A GlassKristen Swanson

Customer experience

Photo Gear Database

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Ghost Capture App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Photo Gear Database

No in-app purchases

None

Ghost Capture App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Photo Gear Database free?
Photo Gear Database costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ghost Capture App free?
Ghost Capture App costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Photo Gear Database or Ghost Capture App?
Ghost Capture App is rated higher. Photo Gear Database averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ghost Capture App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Photo Gear Database or Ghost Capture App have ads?
Neither Photo Gear Database nor Ghost Capture App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Gear Database or Ghost Capture App?
Photo Gear Database ships an update every 19 months, and Ghost Capture App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Photo Gear Database was updated on October 10, 2026 and Ghost Capture App on October 24, 2026.

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