# GHOST vs Spirit Box

The clearest difference is rating: Spirit Box at 4.2 against GHOST's 3.3. Spirit Box also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). GHOST's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GHOST sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Spirit Box sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spirit Box holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spirit Box has 54 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.

GHOST ships an update every 5 weeks, Spirit Box weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GHOST | Spirit Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost/id6587573843/reviews) | **[4.2 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-box-evp-ghost-detector/id6759580040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 134 MB | 558 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ghosthub.io](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782875594) | [Cloud Motion Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866865109) |

## What reviewers say

### GHOST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost/id6587573843)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze | $3.99 | per month |
| Silver | $4.99 | per month |
| GOLD | $7.99 | per month |
| Gold | $7.99 | per month |


### Spirit Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-box-evp-ghost-detector/id6759580040)

This app uses your phone's magnetometer to detect electromagnetic anomalies and translate them into spirit voices and EVP fragments. Explore paranormal encounters with ghost files and customize your investigation with different scanner skins and voice modes. Record and share your findings for entertainment.

**Highlights:** Real magnetometer EMF detection, Spirit voice and EVP generation, 3 scanner skins, 3 voice processing modes, 30 Ghost Files with nightly stories, Session recording and sharing, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro - Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GHOST free?

GHOST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spirit Box free?

Spirit Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GHOST or Spirit Box?

Spirit Box is rated higher. GHOST averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Spirit Box averages 4.2 from 54 ratings.

### Do GHOST or Spirit Box have ads?

Spirit Box shows ads; GHOST does not.

### Which is updated more often, GHOST or Spirit Box?

GHOST ships an update every 5 weeks, and Spirit Box weekly. Most recently, GHOST was updated on October 30, 2026 and Spirit Box on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*