Comparison

GhostShot + vs Ghost Detector

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GhostShot +

This app offers a unique approach to photography by allowing users to set expiration times for their photos, reducing digital clutter. It also includes powerful editing tools and the ability to convert text into QR codes.

Highlights
  • Photos with customizable lifespans
  • Automatic photo vanishing
  • Organized photo categories
  • Advanced photo editing tools
  • Text to QR code conversion
  • Private and secure storage
  • Customizable themes and interface
Features
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Capture the moment, before it disappears. GhostShot is more than a camera - it's a mindful approach to photography. Where other apps hoard, GhostShot liberates. Every photo has a lifetime you choose, making each capture more intentional, more meaningful, more alive. PHOTOS THAT FADE BEAUTIFULLY Choose how long your moments last: - 30 minutes for fleeting thoughts - 3 hours for daily snapshots - 1 day for temporary memories - 3 days for weekend moments - 1 week for things that matter After your chosen time, they vanish automatically - no clutter, no guilt, no endless scrolling through forgotten photos. Your gallery stays light. Your storage stays free. Your mind stays clear. Like cherry blossoms. Like shooting stars. The most beautiful things don't last forever. CAPTURE WITH PURPOSE Fast, fluid, and friction-free. No complicated menus. No buried settings. Just point, shoot, and let GhostShot organize everything for you. Every photo lands in a custom category: Work, Travel, Study, Daily Routine. Create unlimited categories with unique icons and colors. Your moments, your way. POWERFUL EDITING TOOLS Transform every shot with professional-grade controls: - Multiple aspect ratios (Free, 1:1, 4:5, 16:9, 21:9) - Precision cropping with draggable corners - Advanced adjustments and filters - HD or standard export quality Edit with power. Export with control. TEXT TO CODE MAGIC Turn any text into a scannable QR code in seconds. Perfect for: - Sharing links without typing - Storing information visually - Creating quick access codes - Making messages scannable From words to codes - instant, beautiful, ready to share. CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE GhostShot isn't just functional - it's an experience. - Dark, atmospheric interface - Four dynamic color themes (Red, Blue, Purple, Green) - Subtle gradients and glowing accents - Smooth micro-animations - Haptic feedback that feels alive - Halloween-inspired aesthetic that works year-round Every interaction feels intentional. Every tap feels premium. PRIVATE AND SECURE Your photos live in the app's private storage - completely separate from your device gallery. No cloud uploads. No third-party access. No data collection. What's yours stays yours. MINDFUL REMINDERS Gentle notifications when: - Photos are about to fade - You haven't captured anything in a while - Your ghost misses you Never pushy. Always thoughtful. WHY GHOSTSHOT? Because not every photo deserves forever. In a world drowning in digital clutter, GhostShot brings back intention. It's perfect for: - Daily snapshots you don't need to keep - Work photos that become irrelevant - Study notes that expire naturally - Temporary moments worth capturing - but not storing It's the anti-hoarding photo app. The conscious camera. The gallery that breathes. Every capture has a lifetime. Make yours count. THE GHOSTSHOT DIFFERENCE Most photo apps treat storage like it's infinite. GhostShot knows better. We celebrate temporary beauty - the kind that shines brighter because it doesn't last. Think of it as: - Snapchat meets a premium photo editor - Instagram stories that YOU control - A camera roll that stays zen Professional tools. Ephemeral mindset. Cinematic design. FEATURE SUMMARY - Automatic photo deletion (30 min to 1 week) - Custom categories with icons and colors - Professional editing suite - Text-to-QR code generator (GhostShot+) - Four dynamic color themes - Private app-only storage - HD export quality options - Haptic feedback and subtle sounds - Dark mode optimized - No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. WHAT USERS ARE SAYING "Finally, a camera app that respects my storage AND my sanity." "The auto-delete feature is genius. I actually look at my photos now." "It's like Marie Kondo designed a camera app." Download GhostShot today and rediscover the beauty of temporary moments. Your photos don't need forever to be beautiful. They just need right now. Capture. Vanish. Relive.

About

Ghost Detector

Add realistic ghost effects and scary AR filters to your photos and videos in real-time. Capture and share spooky moments with friends, transforming everyday scenes into haunted experiences.

Highlights
  • Real-time ghost effects
  • Scary AR filters
  • Record and share videos
  • Unlock all ghost effects
  • Easy to use interface
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Features: Real-time Ghost Effects: Watch ghosts appear in your photos and videos as if they’re really there. Scary AR Filters: Transform your surroundings into a haunted scene with interactive AR effects. Record & Share: Capture creepy moments and share them with friends for maximum fright. Lifetime Ghost Effects: Unlock all ghost effects and enjoy unlimited spooky fun. Easy to Use: Open the app and start seeing the paranormal instantly. Whether it’s Halloween or just a spooky night, Ghost Camera brings the supernatural to your fingertips. Are you brave enough to capture a ghost?

Screenshots

GhostShot +4 screens
Ghost Detector2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GhostShot + at 100% against Ghost Detector's 0%. GhostShot + also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Ghost Detector's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ghost Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GhostShot + asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GhostShot + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Detector has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GhostShot +'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Ghost Detector's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GhostShot + versus Ghost Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhostShot +Ghost Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.1 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB153 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPedro TroyaShailesh Padiya

Customer experience

GhostShot +

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ghost Detector

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

GhostShot +

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ghost Detector

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is GhostShot + free?
GhostShot + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ghost Detector free?
Ghost Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GhostShot + or Ghost Detector?
GhostShot + is rated higher. GhostShot + averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ghost Detector averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.
Do GhostShot + or Ghost Detector have ads?
Neither GhostShot + nor Ghost Detector shows ads.

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