Ghost Lens vs GhostAtlas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ghost Lens
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A photo of your room you just took. In the crack of the door, a pale face that wasn't there a moment ago. Ghost Lens is a spirit-photo horror game: ghosts show up in your photos, and you make contact with them. Find out why the ghost is there, then decide whether to free it, lay it to rest, or drive it out. Choose wrong, and it follows you. ■GHOSTS IN YOUR OWN PHOTOS Shoot with the in-app camera or pick a photo from your gallery. As the picture rises out of the darkroom's red light, something is standing where nothing was before. Zoom in for a closer look. ■30 GHOSTS, 30 STORIES The Woman in Mourning White, The Grim Reaper, Gumiho, Jangsanbeom, The Thing at 2:44, The Hands Under the Bed… 30 ghosts from Korean folklore and urban legends, each with a story of its own. Every ghost has its own script. ■YOUR WORDS DECIDE THE ENDING Answer the ghost by picking a reply. Hidden trust and grudge, and the clues you gather along the way, decide how it ends. Released, Laid to rest, Lingering, Exorcised, Possessed: five endings in all. ■THE GHOST ASKS FOR THE NEXT PHOTO At the end of each chapter, the ghost asks you for something. "Take a photo of a mirror." "Take a photo of your entryway, with the door in view." Take it, and the story goes on. Stop anytime and pick up where you left off. ■HOLD ON WITH YOUR OWN HANDS Press and hold your breath, wipe a fogged-up mirror, push a door shut as it creaks open. Fail, and the story takes a different turn. ■SCARES THAT ACTUALLY LAND Jump scares that hit frame after frame, photos that melt and tear, lights that suddenly cut out, music that changes with the kind of ghost. Play in the dark, with headphones. ■APPRAISALS AND CASE FILES Every ending gives you an appraisal: your photo, stamped with the ending. Save it and send it to a friend. Every ghost you meet and every ending you see is kept in your Case Files. ■FREE TO PLAY All ghosts and stories are free. The game shows ads. ■SPIRIT CIRCLE (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) · No ads · Unlimited: see another ending · summon ghosts · Burn incense 5 times a day (rare ghosts appear more often) · Medium's Eye: choice hints · 6 appraisal styles, hide the watermark Monthly and yearly plans are available. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and payment is charged to your Apple Account. You can cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. A one-time purchase that only removes ads is also available. ■GOOD TO KNOW · Your photos are processed only on your device and are never sent anywhere. · For entertainment only. It does not detect real paranormal activity. · Contains frightening scenes and sudden jump scares. Take care if you scare easily. · Available in 20 languages. Terms of Service: https://best-friend-7a1.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-2585ee0f8429810b8da9e94d6c91dcd0 Privacy Policy: https://best-friend-7a1.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2585ee0f8429811e84d9df5b0b92ee42
GhostAtlas
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GhostAtlas is a platform built for people who have experienced something they cannot explain. It is a place where anyone can share a real ghost story, read true paranormal encounters from around the world, and explore a growing map of unexplained events. Whether it is a strange sound in the night, a shadow that moved on its own, a haunting in the family home, or a chilling incident during travel, GhostAtlas gives these experiences a place to be documented, preserved, and explored. The purpose of GhostAtlas is not to sensationalize or fictionalize ghost stories, but to create a reliable space where real individuals can speak about real events. Every story is personal, unique, and submitted by someone who lived through the moment. Readers get to explore these accounts through clean categories, location tags, and a simple interface that focuses entirely on the experience itself. The app is designed for those who have had encounters and want to talk about them, for people who are curious about the paranormal, and for individuals who enjoy reading unexplained stories that have been directly shared by the people who experienced them. GhostAtlas provides a platform that respects sensitivity around personal events while still giving users the opportunity to express what they felt and witnessed. GhostAtlas also organizes stories based on themes, regions, and types of occurrences. Users can explore encounters from homes, forests, hotels, workplaces, highways, abandoned places, historical sites, and more. This makes it easy for readers to find exactly the kind of experience they want to explore. Whether it is a calm, strange moment or an intense and frightening event, the app presents stories in a simple, clear structure. For those who share their stories, GhostAtlas offers a safe environment. Users may submit anonymously if they prefer. The focus is on the authenticity of the event, not the identity of the person sharing it. Each submission goes through a basic review to ensure clarity and prevent spam or fictional entries. The goal is to maintain a library of genuine stories that feels trustworthy and valuable. GhostAtlas also aims to build a global map of paranormal encounters. Each story can be associated with a location, allowing others to explore patterns and clusters of experiences around the world. This makes the app both interesting for casual readers and informative for researchers, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the study of unexplained phenomena. The reading experience is designed for comfort and clarity. The app uses a dark theme, minimal styling, and carefully selected colors that suit atmospheric and night reading environments. With neon green highlights and clean black backgrounds, GhostAtlas creates a visual identity that matches its theme without causing eye strain. Key features include Real stories from real people Option to submit personal ghost experiences Anonymous submission support A map view of global paranormal encounters Search and explore by location, category, or type of experience Clean dark themed interface for comfortable reading Continuous updates as new stories are added Secure data handling and privacy focused design GhostAtlas is built for those who believe, for those who are unsure, and for those who are simply curious. Every story is a glimpse into an unexplained moment someone lived through. The app provides a space where these moments can be shared without judgment and read without distraction. If you have a story that still stays with you or if you want to read accounts from others who have experienced similar moments, GhostAtlas is your platform. Explore the unknown. Document the unexplainable. Discover the stories that shape the map of the supernatural world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GhostAtlas at none against Ghost Lens's 4. GhostAtlas also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Ghost Lens sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. GhostAtlas asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Ghost Lens | GhostAtlas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | won choi | Mobil80 Solutions and Services Private Limited |
In-app purchases
Ghost Lens
- Ghost Lens Subscription 1 Week$0.997 Days
- Spirit Circle · 1 month$3.991 Month
- Spirit Circle · 1 year$19.991 Year
- Remove Ads$4.99
GhostAtlas
No in-app purchases
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