Comparison

GHOST vs Spirit Box EVP 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

Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector

This tool aids paranormal investigations by detecting unusual activities in real-time. It features a spirit box for communication, EMF detection, motion sensing, and tools to record and analyze evidence. Explore haunted locations and enhance visual anomalies with filters.

Highlights
  • Live spirit box sessions
  • EMF detector
  • Motion detection
  • Record and document activity
  • Visual investigation with filters
  • Ghost dictionary for word interpretation
Features
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Necrometer is a complete real-time paranormal investigation tool designed to help you detect, document, and analyze unusual activities. Run live spirit box sessions, monitor electromagnetic energy, capture EVP responses, detect motion, enhance visual anomalies with filters, and store your evidence all in one powerful and easy-to-use app. Built for both beginners and experienced investigators, Necrometer provides a structured workflow for home sessions, haunted locations, and field research. DR60 Spirit Box – Real-Time ITC Communication • Live frequency sweep for instant responses • Phoneme-based audio with no pre-recorded messages • Designed for clear and repeatable spirit communication sessions EMF Detector – Magnetometer • Measure magnetic field fluctuations in real time • Visual Low to Danger risk indicator • Identify sudden environmental energy changes Haunted Places Map • Explore 15,000+ haunted places worldwide • Find locations where paranormal activity has been reported • Go on-site and document your investigation sessions Motion Detection – Accelerometer • Detect device movement during active sessions • Ideal for hands-free investigations • Helps identify unexplained physical interaction Real-Time Sound Analyzer • Monitor ambient audio levels live • Reveal hidden activity in silence • Support accurate EVP review and analysis Record & Document Paranormal Activity • Capture complete investigation sessions • Save key moments as they occur • Review recordings for detailed analysis Visual Investigation with Filters • Use the camera during sessions • Apply real-time filters to enhance possible forms • Improve visibility in low-light environments Ghost Dictionary – Word Interpretation • Review detected words and phrases • Explore possible meanings and connections • Support deeper ITC and EVP research Session Gallery • Store and organize all recorded sessions • Quickly access past investigations • Built for long-term paranormal documentation Subscriptions • Weekly – full access for seven days • Monthly – full access for one month • Lifetime – one-time unlock for permanent access All purchases are processed through the Apple App Store and can be managed in your Apple ID settings. https://ewregu.com/privacy-policy-necrometer/ https://ewregu.com/terms-of-use-necrometer/

Screenshots

GHOST4 screens
Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector at 4.5 against GHOST's 3.3. Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). GHOST's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. GHOST sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector has 55 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GHOST ships an update every 5 weeks, Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GHOST versus Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGHOSTSpirit Box EVP Ghost Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.5 (55 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings355 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB44 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGhosthub.ioEwregu

Customer experience

GHOST

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector

All ratings49 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
One-time2
  • Special Offer Plan$14.99
  • Lifetime Plan$29.99

Questions

Is GHOST free?
GHOST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector free?
Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GHOST or Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector?
Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector is rated higher. GHOST averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector averages 4.5 from 55 ratings.
Do GHOST or Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector have ads?
Neither GHOST nor Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GHOST or Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector?
GHOST ships an update every 5 weeks, and Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector every 8 days. Most recently, GHOST was updated on November 4, 2026 and Spirit Box EVP Ghost Detector on November 5, 2026.

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