# Stego vs GhostCode

The clearest difference is ads: GhostCode at none against Stego's shown. GhostCode also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stego sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GhostCode sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stego ships an update every 6 weeks, GhostCode fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stego | GhostCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Size | 51 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Japality Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574046707) | [Moonsail Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896571793) |

## What reviewers say

### Stego

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stego/id6752862926)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stego Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Stego Pro (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |


### GhostCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostcode-hidden-messages/id6768426233)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ghost Mode Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Ghost Mode (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Ghost Mode Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Create Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stego free?

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

### Is GhostCode free?

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

### Do Stego or GhostCode have ads?

Stego shows ads; GhostCode does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stego or GhostCode?

Stego ships an update every 6 weeks, and GhostCode fortnightly. Most recently, Stego was updated on October 28, 2026 and GhostCode on October 24, 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.*