Trace vs GhostBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trace
Identify movies and TV shows from video clips or links shared from various social media platforms. It pinpoints the exact title, season, and episode, and can even show the precise moment of the scene. Discover where to stream your finds across different services.
- Identify movies/TV shows from clips
- Find exact season and episode
- Locate specific scene moments
- Supports clips from social media
- Discover streaming availability
- Save found titles to a library
- Share discoveries with friends
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What movie is this? Share the clip to Trace and find out. Trace finds the movie or TV show from any video clip or link: TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, X, or a video you upload. FIND THE MOVIE FROM A CLIP Saw a scene and can't place it? Tap Share and choose Trace, or paste the link. Trace tells you the film or show, and for a series the exact season and episode. THE EXACT MOMENT When it can, Trace shows where the scene is: the exact time in the film or episode, so you can jump straight to it. MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FROM EVERYWHERE Korean dramas, anime, Bollywood, Spanish series and Hollywood films. About one in three titles Trace finds is not in English. WHERE TO WATCH IT See which streaming services have it in your country, one tap away. WORKS ON REAL CLIPS Fan edits, overlay text, filters and replaced music: Trace is built for the clips you actually see, where a screenshot search often comes up short. YOUR LIBRARY Every movie and show you find is saved with its moment, ready when you want to watch. SHARE WITH FRIENDS Send a find to a friend. They see the poster and where to watch it. YOUR WEEK IN MOVIES A weekly Wrap of everything you found. HOW IT WORKS 1. See a movie or TV clip you can't place 2. Share it to Trace, or paste the link 3. Get the movie or show, the episode and where to watch it Free to use. Works with clips from TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and X, and with videos you upload.
GhostBuddy
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.
- Simulated paranormal investigation
- Real-time sensor scanning
- Live radar displays
- Ghost alerts
- Immersive scanning experiences
- Supernatural-themed interactions
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Have you ever experienced a strange moment that you simply couldn't explain? GhostBuddy is an entertainment app inspired by paranormal investigation, designed to bring excitement, mystery, and suspense to every exploration. Whether you're visiting abandoned buildings, exploring dark rooms, checking out legendary haunted locations, or simply looking for a thrilling experience, GhostBuddy creates an atmosphere of paranormal discovery where every scan feels like a step into the unknown. HOW IT WORKS GhostBuddy uses your iPhone’s built-in magnetometer, microphone, ambient light sensor, and camera to scan the surrounding environment in real time. Based on magnetic field activity, sound variations, light fluctuations, and camera input, the app generates dynamic paranormal-style readings and presents them through live radar displays, ghost alerts, mysterious visual effects, and immersive scanning experiences. Combined with real-time scanning interfaces and supernatural-themed interactions, GhostBuddy turns every investigation into a fun and engaging paranormal adventure. DISCLAIMER GhostBuddy is an entertainment app designed to provide a simulated paranormal investigation experience. It is not a scientific detection tool, professional measuring instrument, supernatural verification system, or occult/divination service. Any readings, alerts, scan results, visual effects, or other content generated by the app are intended solely for entertainment purposes and should not be interpreted as factual, accurate, scientific, or evidence of paranormal activity. We are not responsible for any use, misuse, or interpretation of the app or its results. Privacy Policy:https://www.ghostbuddy.vip/slime/pages/5162-FAB2279F/index.html User Service Agreement:https://www.ghostbuddy.vip/slime/pages/5163-7497B2E5/index.html Subscription Terms:https://www.ghostbuddy.vip/slime/pages/5222-A4AAF0B8/index.html EULA:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trace at 100% against GhostBuddy's 14%. Trace also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). GhostBuddy's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. GhostBuddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Trace asks for nothing beyond the download.
GhostBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GhostBuddy has 1.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Trace's written reviews are positive against 14% of GhostBuddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Trace ships an update weekly, GhostBuddy every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Trace | GhostBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Polina Tiukavkina | Guangzhou Chejuban Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Trace
GhostBuddy
In-app purchases
Trace
No in-app purchases
GhostBuddy
- Super Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
- Week Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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- Weekly Premium - First Week Trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Weekly Premium - Trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Monthly Premium - Intro Offer1 Month trial$19.991 Month
- Monthly Premium - Special Offer1 Month trial$19.991 Month
- Monthly Premium - Standard$19.991 Month
- Annual Premium$39.991 Year
- GhostBuddy Lifetime Offer$19.99









