Comparison

GHOST 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

GHOST

Explore the paranormal with advanced tools and a global community. Detect activity, discover haunted locations, and share your experiences with fellow enthusiasts. Form squads for collaborative investigations.

Highlights
  • Detect paranormal activity
  • Explore haunted locations
  • Share experiences
  • Form ghost hunting squads
  • Access exclusive tools
Features
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Turn your phone into a ghost-hunting kit, then go find out what's actually in the room with you. GHOST gives you real detection tools built on your phone's own sensors, a growing map of haunted locations to explore, and a community of hunters to share it all with. What's in the app: - Four device tools: EMF meter, Motion Detector, SLS Camera, and Dead Bell, using your phone's magnetometer and camera in four different ways to sense what's nearby - A community map of haunted locations, with photos, directions, and reviews from other hunters - Stories: read what other hunters have found, and publish your own - Friends: add other hunters and follow their activity in a dedicated feed - Squads: join a crew, chat, and hunt together Membership: GHOST runs on subscription, with three tiers that build on each other: - Bronze: full access to all four device tools - Silver: everything in Bronze, plus adding new haunted locations and publishing your own stories - Gold: everything in Silver, plus a verified badge and the ability to create your own Squad Payment is charged to your Apple ID and your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Service (EULA): https://ghosthub.io/en/eula

About

Ghost Detector

Explore the paranormal with this tool that uses device sensors to detect and interpret environmental energy fluctuations. It transforms raw signals into spoken words, numerical values, or radar graphics, offering a unique and entertaining way to investigate potential otherworldly presences. Log events and receive notifications for a deeper, personalized paranormal exploration experience.

Highlights
  • Paranormal EMF scanning
  • Signal interpretation (words, numbers, radar)
  • Event logging
  • Adjustable settings
  • Notifications for energy detection
  • Multi-language support
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This tool invites you to step into the mysterious dimension of paranormal exploration in an entertaining and immersive way. Using the sensors built into your device, it carefully observes environmental fluctuations and highlights unusual patterns that may suggest the presence of otherworldly energy. Traditional ghost-hunting equipment often mistakes ordinary signals for something extraordinary, but here the readings are refined through enhanced algorithms that reduce noise and focus only on the most unusual movements. What makes this application unique is its ability to transform raw signals into forms that are easier to interpret. Energy changes can be expressed as spoken words, displayed as numerical values, or shown as radar-style graphics. This variety allows you to interact with the data in different ways, from casual curiosity to deeper investigation. A built-in logging function lets you keep track of when and where specific readings occurred, providing a sense of continuity for your sessions. The system doesn’t just show numbers or blips on a screen — it can suggest whether the detected presence feels positive or negative, adding another layer to your experience. Whether you’re examining old buildings, spending time in places with ghostly legends, or simply looking to surprise your friends, it offers both fun exploration and eerie excitement. Features available with a subscription include: - Advanced recognition of unique signal patterns. - Conversion of readings into words, graphics, and values. - Logging of events with easy management tools. - Adjustable settings for personalized use. - Notifications when unusual energy is detected. - Multi-language accessibility. Exclusive Benefits - Week Plan. Start with a 3-day trial on any subscription. Your iTunes account will be billed after purchase confirmation. Subscriptions will auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage your subscription preferences in Account Settings. Support + Privacy: View our privacy policy:https://docs.google.com/document/d/156hS0AqTGwiziDhRMq3Tlc_OMG3i1KpognlLOcPZpHY/edit?usp=sharing Access our Terms of Use to see how we safeguard your data:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yHM-XDS59QmM6mIWj3V_eNmXgj9DyLVmco1gJvt9NiE/edit?usp=sharing Reach out to our support team:c.blythe@carolbly4.digital Important notice: no scientific verification of these results exists, and outcomes cannot be guaranteed. This application is intended for entertainment purposes only. Whether you’re a believer in the supernatural, a skeptic, or just in search of a playful thrill, it can add mystery and excitement to your moments.

Screenshots

GHOST4 screens
Ghost Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GHOST at 3.3 against Ghost Detector's 1.0. GHOST also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Ghost Detector's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. GHOST sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Ghost Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GHOST holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GHOST ships an update every 5 weeks, Ghost Detector every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GHOST versus Ghost Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGHOSTGhost Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.416 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB86 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGhosthub.ioCarolina Blythe

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GHOST

Subscriptions4
  • Bronze2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Silver2 variants$4.991 Month
  • GOLD$7.991 Month
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  • Gold$7.991 Month
4 purchases

Ghost Detector

Subscriptions4
  • Explore the unseen world3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • weekly$8.997 Days
  • monthly$14.991 Month
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  • monthly trial3 Days trial$15.991 Month

Questions

Is GHOST free?
GHOST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost Detector free?
Ghost Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GHOST or Ghost Detector?
GHOST is rated higher. GHOST averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ghost Detector averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GHOST or Ghost Detector have ads?
Ghost Detector shows ads; GHOST does not.
Which is updated more often, GHOST or Ghost Detector?
GHOST ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ghost Detector every 2 months. Most recently, GHOST was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ghost Detector on October 28, 2026.

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