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 supernatural with a suite of paranormal investigation tools. Detect electromagnetic anomalies, communicate with spirits using a spirit box, and record electronic voice phenomena. Track your investigations and progress through a leveling system.

Highlights
  • EMF Detector
  • Spirit Box communication
  • EVP Recorder
  • Investigation Tracking
  • Progression System
  • Gothic Horror Design
Features
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GhostDetect - Paranormal Investigation Unlock the supernatural world with GhostDetect, the ultimate paranormal investigation toolkit. Transform your device into a professional ghost hunting station with three powerful detection tools. EMF Detector Scan for electromagnetic anomalies using your device's advanced sensors. Watch as the real-time gauge responds to environmental changes, detecting potential paranormal activity with precision accuracy. Track peak readings, monitor averages, and log every anomaly detected during your investigation. Spirit Box Communicate with the other side through our advanced Spirit Box technology. Receive real-time responses to your questions as the Spirit Box scans frequencies and generates potential spirit communications. Perfect for EVP sessions and direct paranormal contact. EVP Recorder Capture electronic voice phenomena with our specialized EVP recording tool. Record high-quality audio during investigations and review for potential spirit voices and unexplained sounds. Save and share your most compelling evidence. Investigation Tracking Every session is automatically logged with detailed statistics including duration, EMF peaks, anomaly counts, Spirit Box responses, and EVP recordings. Build your investigation history and track paranormal activity patterns over time. Progression System Level up your ghost hunting skills with our comprehensive progression system. Unlock new equipment, earn achievements, and advance from Novice to Legendary investigator status. Gain XP for every session and anomaly detected. Premium Features Upgrade to Premium for the ultimate paranormal investigation experience: Unlimited investigation sessions with no daily limits Extended session duration beyond the free 30-second limit Complete session history with unlimited storage Advanced sensitivity controls and settings Ad-free investigation experience Export and share your findings without watermarks Exclusive premium equipment unlocks Special achievements and badges Choose from flexible subscription options: Weekly Premium with 7-day free trial One-time Lifetime Purchase for permanent access Gothic Horror Design Immerse yourself in our atmospheric gothic interface with glowing effects, particle animations, and haunting visual feedback that enhances every investigation. Disclaimer GhostDetect is designed for entertainment purposes only. The app uses device sensors including magnetometer data and generates randomized responses for entertainment value. This app is not a scientific instrument and should not be relied upon for genuine paranormal investigation or as proof of supernatural phenomena. Results are simulated for entertainment and should be treated as such. Use at your own discretion. Subscription Information Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off 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 your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://angelapplications.co.uk/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://angelapplications.co.uk/terms-of-use/

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 ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18). Ghost Detector's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 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 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB7 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGhosthub.ioAngel App Publishing Ltd.

Customer experience

GHOST

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

Ghost Detector

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
2 purchases

Ghost Detector

Subscriptions1
  • Ghost Detector Pro Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Ghost Detector Lifetime$6.99

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?
Neither GHOST nor Ghost Detector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GHOST or Ghost Detector?
GHOST ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ghost Detector every 2 days. Most recently, GHOST was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ghost Detector on October 25, 2026.

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