# Trace vs GhostBuddy

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trace | GhostBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-identify-movie-clips/id6753090547/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostbuddy-ghost-detector/id6769695946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polina Tiukavkina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842441058) | [Guangzhou Chejuban Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886668155) |

## What reviewers say

### Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-identify-movie-clips/id6753090547)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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 Trace free?

Trace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GhostBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Trace or GhostBuddy?

GhostBuddy is rated higher. Trace averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while GhostBuddy averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Trace or GhostBuddy have ads?

Neither Trace nor GhostBuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trace or GhostBuddy?

Trace ships an update weekly, and GhostBuddy every 9 days. Most recently, Trace was updated on November 5, 2026 and GhostBuddy on November 5, 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.*