Comparison

BeaconTV vs SPI

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

Head to head
About

BeaconTV

Discover a vast library of premium paranormal content. Stream exclusive shows and documentaries covering mysteries, hauntings, and unexplained phenomena. Your ultimate destination for all things spooky and supernatural.

Highlights
  • Premium paranormal content
  • Exclusive shows
  • Documentaries
  • Mysteries and hauntings
  • Unexplained phenomena
Features
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Your new home for premium paranormal content!

About

SPI

This scientific device is designed for paranormal research and ghost hunting. It combines advanced ITC technology with intuitive frequency features to help users connect with the unknown and explore paranormal activity using AI tools.

Highlights
  • Scientific paranormal device
  • ITC cutting-edge technology
  • Intuitive frequency features
  • Connect with the unknown
  • EVP Evidence
  • Artificial intelligence tools
Features
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Spirit Phone Innovations (SPI) — Experimental ITC Research Software Spirit Phone Innovations (SPI) is an experimental paranormal research application developed to explore new approaches to Instrumental Trans-Communication (ITC). Conceptualized by paranormal researcher Sean Austin, SPI is designed to analyze environmental audio using artificial intelligence in a way that differs from traditional ITC-style applications. At the core of SPI is SAM Mode, an experimental feature that analyzes environmental audio in real time and applies AI-based processing to identify and interpret audio patterns that may exist outside of normal human speech ranges. Unlike applications that rely on fixed word banks or pre-selected vocabulary, SPI is designed without predetermined phrase limitations, allowing for open-ended analysis rather than scripted responses. KEY FEATURES SAM Mode Audio Analysis: Experimental AI-driven analysis of environmental audio for potential anomalous patterns. No Word Bank Limitation: Designed without a fixed vocabulary list, allowing results to remain unrestricted by preset phrases. Session Logging & Word History: Detected words and session results are automatically saved to an in-app log folder, allowing users to review, compare, and document findings over time. Language Interpretation (Experimental): Optional translation of detected words when foreign-language patterns are identified. Estimated Voice Characteristics: Experimental analysis providing estimated age range and gender characteristics based on detected audio patterns. Community Activity Mapping & GPS Directions: Users can place location pins to document reported activity, view shared locations from other users, and receive GPS directions to reported sites. SPI was designed with the idea that ITC research benefits from documentation, pattern comparison, and shared exploration. The goal is not to provide predetermined answers, but to create an environment where users can explore potential patterns in audio and compare results across locations, environments, and sessions. SPI is intended for exploration and research. Results are not guaranteed and may vary. Spirit Phone Innovations is an evolving platform committed to continuously expanding and refining its tools as AI technology advances. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION SPI requires a subscription to access its features. Two auto-renewable subscription tiers are available — Standard and Ghost — each offered as monthly or yearly plans. Standard includes: EVP detection, frequency range control, and paranormal hotspot reporting. Ghost includes: Everything in Standard, plus age and gender detection and multi-language EVP translation. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions at any time through your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://spiritphoneinnovations.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

BeaconTV4 screens
SPI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SPI at 5.0 against BeaconTV's 3.9. SPI also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). BeaconTV's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (26 vs 7). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. BeaconTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SPI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BeaconTV's written reviews are positive against 60% of SPI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeaconTV ships an update every 3 months, SPI every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BeaconTV versus SPI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeaconTVSPI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (26 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews59.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB70 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperJoshua PurvisSpirit Phone Innovations LLC

Customer experience

BeaconTV

All ratings26 ratings
Positive65.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

SPI

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative37.7%

User reviews

BeaconTV

From 26 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 High-quality content based on viewer recommendations
  • 👂 Developer listens to fan feedback
  • 🔍 Variety of new paranormal content
  • 🎥 High-quality audio and video
  • 🤩 Ability to watch favorite paranormal shows in one place

SPI

From 7 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤍 Accurate, intelligent, and specific responses
  • 🤍 Impressive and surreal communication with spirits
  • 🤍 Helpful tool for paranormal investigations and research
  • 🤍 Game-changing for the paranormal field
  • 🤍 Provides relevant and location-specific information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Audio/voice issues (no audio playback, crashes, etc.)
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance (works one day, not the next)
  • 🐛 Responses seem AI-generated rather than spirit-driven

Bugs and requests

BeaconTV

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

SPI

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Audio/voice not working
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inability to save/review recorded interactions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Voice playback for responses
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Clearer instructions and guidance for users

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BeaconTV

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Premium + Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
  • Basic Annual Plan$49.991 Year
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  • Legacy+ Annual$79.991 Year
4 purchases

SPI

Subscriptions4
  • Standard Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Ghost Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Standard Yearly$49.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Ghost Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is BeaconTV free?
BeaconTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SPI free?
SPI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BeaconTV or SPI?
SPI is rated higher. BeaconTV averages 3.9 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while SPI averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do BeaconTV or SPI have ads?
Neither BeaconTV nor SPI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeaconTV or SPI?
BeaconTV ships an update every 3 months, and SPI every 6 weeks. Most recently, BeaconTV was updated on October 14, 2026 and SPI on October 11, 2026.

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