Comparison

Ghost Detector vs Scream Camera

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

Head to head
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?

About

Scream Camera

Features
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【Never Miss the Ultimate Reaction.】 "Scream Camera - Prank App" is the ultimate horror entertainment app designed to prank your friends and family while perfectly capturing their terrified faces on video! Super Easy to Use! Just 3 Steps: 1. Prepare: Choose the "Ghost" (horror video) to scare your target. 2. Secret Recording: Press the shutter button once to start recording secretly in the background! The screen looks exactly like a normal camera. Say "Let's take a picture!" and hand them the phone or point it at them to lower their guard. 3. Trigger the Scare: The moment they press the shutter button again... BOOM! A terrifying video and a loud scream take over the screen! The front camera captures every second of their panic. Watch a short ad to automatically save the reaction video to your camera roll. Share their ultimate "scared face" on social media and have a good laugh with your friends! Features ・Choose Your Scare: Customize the terror based on your target with options like Ghosts, Zombies, and Clowns. Warning & Disclaimer ・The sudden scare may cause your target to drop the phone. Please hold it yourself while filming together, or if you hand it to them, ensure they [hold it firmly with both hands]. ・The developer assumes no responsibility for any damages or issues arising from the use of this app (including dropped/broken devices or ruined friendships!). Please use at your own risk and prank responsibly!

Screenshots

Ghost Detector2 screens
Scream Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scream Camera at none against Ghost Detector's 1. Scream Camera also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Ghost Detector's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Scream Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost Detector ships an update every 3 weeks, Scream Camera every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ghost Detector versus Scream Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost DetectorScream Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB122 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperShailesh PadiyaHiroki Satomura

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ghost Detector

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$24.99
None

Scream Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ghost Detector free?
Ghost Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scream Camera free?
Scream Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ghost Detector or Scream Camera have ads?
Scream Camera shows ads; Ghost Detector does not.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Detector or Scream Camera?
Ghost Detector ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scream Camera every 4 days. Most recently, Ghost Detector was updated on October 7, 2026 and Scream Camera on October 5, 2026.

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