Comparison

Spirit Box vs EctoMeter Ghost Detector

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

Head to head
About

Spirit Box

This app uses your phone's sensors to detect electromagnetic anomalies, acting as a portal for spirit communication. Engage with entities through AI-powered dialogue, provoke reactions, and decode Electronic Voice Phenomena.

Highlights
  • EMF detection for anomalies
  • AI-powered spirit dialogue
  • Provoke mode for entity reactions
  • EVP decoder for voice phenomena
  • Entity codex with threat tiers
  • Real-time EMF dashboard
Features
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Your phone is a portal. EMF SCAN detects electromagnetic anomalies, opens a spirit communication channel, and lets you provoke entities hiding in your environment. [AI SPIRIT DIALOGUE] Ask entities questions directly. AI-powered responses based on each entity's unique behavioral profile. [PROVOKE MODE] Push the signal. Trigger reactions. The EMF spikes when something answers back. Glitch effects confirm entity presence. [EVP DECODER — PRO] Every session captures an Electronic Voice Phenomenon word. Decode what they're trying to say. [ENTITY CODEX] 120 classified entities across 4 threat tiers. Each encounter logged to your case file. Rare entities only surface after consecutive sessions. [EMF DASHBOARD] Real magnetometer data visualized in real-time. Watch the readings climb. Ghost detector · Spirit box · EMF scanner · Paranormal radar · EVP recorder · Entity communicator

About

EctoMeter Ghost Detector

Features
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EctoMeter Ghost Detector is a high-quality novelty scanner designed for spooky fun and entertainment. Turn your iPhone into a spectral detection theater and explore your surroundings with polished EMF-style visuals and immersive feedback. Perfect for Halloween, parties, or a spooky night in, EctoMeter creates a mysterious atmosphere using your camera and device sensors. Watch the signal meter spike and follow the direction cues as you scan the room. Key Features: - Camera Passthrough Theater: A sleek HUD overlay with signal arcs, scan reticles, and noise particles that transform your view. - Deterministic Signal Engine: Experience mysterious signal moments driven by a unique theatrical generator. - Immersive Feedback: Feel the mystery with mild haptic pulses and low-intensity ambient audio stings. - Clean Experience: Enjoy the spooky fun without the interruption of ads or the commitment of subscriptions. Honest Framing: For entertainment purposes only. EctoMeter creates theatrical signals and does not detect real ghosts, spirits, health risks, safety hazards, or scientific EMF readings. This app is a novelty toy designed for entertainment and does not provide real-world detection or communication capabilities. Target Audience: Designed for casual novelty users (ages 12+) looking for a polished, ad-free spooky experience. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads.

Screenshots

Spirit Box4 screens
EctoMeter Ghost Detector3 screens

Verdict

The call

Spirit Box and EctoMeter Ghost Detector are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Spirit Box sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and EctoMeter Ghost Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spirit Box ships an update every 2 months, EctoMeter Ghost Detector every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Spirit Box versus EctoMeter Ghost Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpirit BoxEctoMeter Ghost Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB2 MB
Age rating9+9+
Developer林华 曹Zcode

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Spirit Box

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Access$4.991 Month
  • Pro Clearance (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro (3-Day Trial)3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Pro Clearance (Yearly)3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • EMF SCAN$4.99
1 purchases

EctoMeter Ghost Detector

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Spirit Box free?
Spirit Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EctoMeter Ghost Detector free?
EctoMeter Ghost Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spirit Box or EctoMeter Ghost Detector have ads?
Neither Spirit Box nor EctoMeter Ghost Detector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spirit Box or EctoMeter Ghost Detector?
Spirit Box ships an update every 2 months, and EctoMeter Ghost Detector every 5 weeks. Most recently, Spirit Box was updated on September 25, 2026 and EctoMeter Ghost Detector on September 29, 2026.

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