Comparison

Ghost Detector vs Spirit Box

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

Head to head
About

Ghost Detector

Transform your smartphone into a ghost hunting tool with real-time EMF detection and a spirit box that generates responses based on environmental changes. Record, capture, and share your paranormal investigations with friends or for social media content.

Highlights
  • Real-time EMF detection
  • Spirit box and EVP generator
  • Session recording and sharing
  • Offline functionality
  • Dark mode interface
  • Content creator tools
Features
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Your smartphone is now a powerful ghost hunting tool. Ectify turns your device into an immersive ghost hunting experience. Whether you are exploring a haunted location with friends or recording solo ghost hunting sessions for social media, Ectify gives you everything you need to enjoy, capture, and share the experience. REAL-TIME EMF DETECTION Use your phone's built-in magnetometer to scan for electromagnetic field fluctuations in real time. Watch EMF readings react to changes in the magnetic environment around you. The app uses your device's real hardware sensors to create an immersive experience during every session. SPIRIT BOX & EVP GENERATOR The integrated spirit box and EVP generator produces responses during your sessions using a curated word bank. Words appear based on detected environmental changes, creating compelling and atmospheric spirit communication. Every EVP session feels unique, just like a real paranormal investigation. RECORD & SHARE EVERY SESSION Capture your entire ghost hunting session as audio. Every EMF spike, every spirit box response, every moment of your paranormal investigation is recorded. Export audio sessions instantly and share directly to TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, or any platform. SESSION HISTORY Keep track of every paranormal investigation you conduct. Browse past sessions with timestamps, review your most active recordings, and build your investigation portfolio over time. DESIGNED FOR IMMERSIVE SESSIONS - One-tap session start, no setup required - Dark mode interface optimized for low-light environments - Large, readable EMF values and EVP word displays - Haptic feedback on EMF spikes and detected activity - Sleek aesthetic inspired by real investigation equipment - Works fully offline with no internet connection needed BUILT FOR CONTENT CREATORS - Portrait-optimized layout for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts - Instant audio export after every session - Clean, shareable screen designs for screenshots - Atmospheric sound design with volume controls FREE TO START Begin your paranormal investigations immediately with the free tier. Experience the full power of EMF detection, spirit box EVP generation, and session recording. When you are ready for unlimited ghost hunting, upgrade to Premium to unlock every feature. Whether you believe in the paranormal or simply love the thrill of the hunt, Ectify delivers an immersive ghost hunting experience unlike any other ghost detector app. Download now. Start a session. See what responds. DISCLAIMER Ectify is designed purely for entertainment purposes. It has no scientific basis and does not actually detect ghosts, spirits, or any paranormal activity. EMF readings reflect magnetic field data from your device's sensors, not supernatural phenomena. Words generated by the spirit box and EVP features are produced randomly and do not represent real communication with the afterlife. This app should not be used as a serious tool to communicate with deceased persons or supernatural entities. The developer assumes no responsibility for the words displayed or the manner in which users use the app. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Spirit Box

This app simulates ghost-hunting tools, including an EMF meter, spirit box, and EVP recorder, using your device's sensors. It offers a unique entertainment experience by generating words and sounds based on environmental readings.

Highlights
  • EMF Meter simulation
  • Spirit Box word generation
  • EVP audio recording
  • Live sensor dashboard
  • Session logging and replay
  • Customizable instrument skins
Features
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Four ghost-hunting instruments in your pocket. Spirit Box turns your iPhone's own sensors into an EMF meter, a spirit box, an EVP recorder, and a live sensor dashboard — wrapped in a premium, hand-built instrument panel. The lights flicker. The needle twitches. Somewhere in the noise, a word forms. Are you listening? EMF METER A real electromagnetic-field meter driven by your device's magnetometer. Watch the analog needle climb and the LED bar light as the field shifts, with adjustable sensitivity and peak-hold. SPIRIT BOX Open a session and the box scans, pulling words from a large dictionary in real time — spoken aloud and printed on screen. The static thins and the panel stirs as the magnetic field rises around you, so you hear the room in the signal. Pro unlocks a much bigger word bank and lets you add your own. EVP RECORDER Capture short audio sessions, watch the live waveform, and replay them to listen for anomalies. Your recordings stay on your device. SENSOR DASHBOARD Magnetic field, motion, and heading on live graphs — read every channel at once and catch the moment everything goes quiet. SESSION LOG Every spirit-box scan is logged with its words, duration, and peak EMF. Review the full timeline free. Pro replays a whole session — every word again, in its original order and timing — and exports a shareable report card. INSTRUMENT SKINS Change the look of the whole rig. Spectral Green ships free; Pro adds Amber CRT, Night Vision, and Cryo. NO ADS, NO SUBSCRIPTION Every instrument is free to use, with no daily limits and nothing to sit through. Pro is a single one-time unlock, not a rental. PRIVACY Everything runs on your device. No tracking, no data collected, and recordings never leave your phone. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY Spirit Box reads real sensors and reacts to your environment, but it cannot detect or communicate with spirits. Words and sounds are generated by the app for entertainment and do not represent real communication. Don't rely on it for safety, health, or any important decision. Privacy Policy: https://foureyes.xyz/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ghost Detector4 screens
Spirit Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ghost Detector at 60% against Spirit Box's 0%. Ghost Detector also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (123 vs 17). Spirit Box's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Spirit Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spirit Box holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Detector has 123 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Ghost Detector's written reviews are positive against 0% of Spirit Box's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost Detector ships an update fortnightly, Spirit Box every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ghost Detector versus Spirit Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost DetectorSpirit Box
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (123 ratings)4.6 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings123 — better17
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB12 MB
Age rating+99+
DeveloperAlexandre GriseyJacob Weeces

Customer experience

Ghost Detector

All ratings123 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Spirit Box

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Ghost Detector

Subscriptions2
  • Ectify Pro - Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
  • Ectify Pro - Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$34.991 Year
One-time4
  • Ectify Pro - 24-hour Pass$2.99
  • Ectify Pro - Lifetime Access$7.99
  • Ectify Pro - Lifetime Access$12.99
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  • Ectify Pro - Lifetime Access$19.99
1 purchases

Spirit Box

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$7.99

Questions

Is Ghost Detector free?
Ghost Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spirit Box free?
Spirit Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ghost Detector or Spirit Box?
Spirit Box is rated higher. Ghost Detector averages 4.3 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Spirit Box averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Ghost Detector or Spirit Box have ads?
Neither Ghost Detector nor Spirit Box shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Detector or Spirit Box?
Ghost Detector ships an update fortnightly, and Spirit Box every 2 months. Most recently, Ghost Detector was updated on October 31, 2026 and Spirit Box on October 31, 2026.

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