# Spirit Chat Box vs GhostBuddy

Spirit Chat Box and GhostBuddy both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Spirit Chat Box's written reviews are positive against 12% of GhostBuddy's. GhostBuddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spirit Chat Box sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GhostBuddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Spirit Chat Box against 4.6 for GhostBuddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 870 and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Spirit Chat Box's written reviews are positive against 12% of GhostBuddy's.

Spirit Chat Box ships an update every 3 weeks, GhostBuddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spirit Chat Box | GhostBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (870 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-chat-box-ghost-talker/id6748859963/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostbuddy-ghost-detector/id6769695946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 870 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.7% of reviews** | 12.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 231 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zee Weasel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025393456) | [Guangzhou Chejuban Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886668155) |

## What reviewers say

### Spirit Chat Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-chat-box-ghost-talker/id6748859963)

Explore potential paranormal signatures with tools inspired by real-world investigation methods. This app offers an immersive experience for those curious about unexplained phenomena, featuring a large word bank and text-to-speech output. It uses device sensors to present simulated environmental data for interactive paranormal sessions.

**Highlights:** 12,000-word bank, Text-to-Speech output, Live sensor data (EMF, compass, etc.), Multi-language support, Simple, clean interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Pro Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Year Pro Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Spirit Chat Pro Sale | $24.99 | one-time |
| Spirit Chat Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


### GhostBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostbuddy-ghost-detector/id6769695946)

Explore paranormal possibilities with this entertainment app. It uses your device's sensors to create a simulated ghost detection experience, complete with radar displays and alerts for thrilling adventures.

**Highlights:** Simulated paranormal investigation, Real-time sensor scanning, Live radar displays, Ghost alerts, Immersive scanning experiences, Supernatural-themed interactions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Week Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium - First Week Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium - Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Weekly  Premium - Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium - Intro Offer | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium - Special Offer | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium - Standard | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| GhostBuddy Lifetime Offer | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spirit Chat Box free?

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

### Is GhostBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spirit Chat Box or GhostBuddy?

GhostBuddy is rated higher. Spirit Chat Box averages 4.5 out of 5 from 870 ratings, while GhostBuddy averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Spirit Chat Box or GhostBuddy have ads?

Spirit Chat Box shows ads; GhostBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spirit Chat Box or GhostBuddy?

Spirit Chat Box ships an update every 3 weeks, and GhostBuddy every 9 days. Most recently, Spirit Chat Box was updated on October 24, 2026 and GhostBuddy on October 25, 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.*