# Ghost Detector vs Spirit Box

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Detector | Spirit Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-ectify/id6758457231/reviews) | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-box-ghost-emf-detector/id6778856362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +9 | 9+ |
| Developer | [Alexandre Grisey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588756104) | [Jacob Weeces](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836454823) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-ectify/id6758457231)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ectify Pro - Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Ectify Pro - Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Ectify Pro - 24-hour Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ectify Pro - Lifetime Access | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ectify Pro - Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ectify Pro - Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### Spirit Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-box-ghost-emf-detector/id6778856362)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Unlock | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*