Comparison

Spirit Box Detector 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 Detector

This app transforms your phone into a paranormal investigation tool. It features a real-time radar, a camera with ghostly overlays, and a spirit box to capture potential spirit voices. Log your sessions and share your findings.

Highlights
  • Real-time radar sweep
  • Camera with paranormal overlays
  • Spirit box and EVP recorder
  • EMF meter with alerts
  • Sound effects library
  • Session logging
Features
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Something is in the room with you. Point the camera, watch the radar sweep and listen for what answers back. Ghost turns your phone into a paranormal investigation kit. The radar sweeps the space around you, the camera overlays what it picks up on the live view, and the spirit box cycles frequencies so you can hear the reply. What you get - Radar sweep that maps activity around your position in real time - Live camera view with paranormal overlays for photos and video - Spirit box and EVP recorder to capture and replay voices - EMF style meter with spike alerts and signal history - Sound library of knocks, whispers and footsteps - Session log to compare one haunted room to the next How it works 1. Open the app in the room you want to check 2. Start a sweep and hold the phone steady 3. Watch the meter and raise the camera when it spikes 4. Record, save and share the session with friends Premium unlocks the full sensor set, longer sessions and an ad free hunt. Ghost is entertainment. It is a ghost hunting simulator for haunted house nights and scary pranks on friends, not a scientific instrument. ========= Privacy: https://com-applu-ghostdetector.freeprivacypolicy.app/privacy-policy Terms: https://com-applu-ghostdetector.freeprivacypolicy.app/terms-of-service

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 Box Detector4 screens
EctoMeter Ghost Detector3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EctoMeter Ghost Detector at none against Spirit Box Detector's shown. EctoMeter Ghost Detector also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Spirit Box Detector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days 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 Detector ships an update every 5 months, EctoMeter Ghost Detector every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Spirit Box Detector versus EctoMeter Ghost Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpirit Box DetectorEctoMeter Ghost Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB2 MB
Age rating+49+
DeveloperAPPLU DIGITAL LTDAZcode

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spirit Box Detector

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
1 purchases

EctoMeter Ghost Detector

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Spirit Box Detector free?
Spirit Box Detector 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 Detector or EctoMeter Ghost Detector have ads?
Spirit Box Detector shows ads; EctoMeter Ghost Detector does not.
Which is updated more often, Spirit Box Detector or EctoMeter Ghost Detector?
Spirit Box Detector ships an update every 5 months, and EctoMeter Ghost Detector every 5 weeks. Most recently, Spirit Box Detector was updated on September 22, 2026 and EctoMeter Ghost Detector on September 29, 2026.

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