Comparison

Ghosted vs Job Trail Applications

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

Head to head
About

Ghosted

Features
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Ghosted helps you stay on top of your job search without losing track of applications, notes, deadlines, and follow-ups. Build your pipeline in one place: - Track roles, companies, statuses, notes, salaries, and links - Import applications manually or from screenshots - Get reminders when it may be time to follow up - See insights on response rates, timing, and job-search habits Ghosted also gives you practical AI tools when you need them: - Generate tailored cover letter drafts - Prepare application materials for a specific role - Rewrite your resume to better match a job description - Generate follow-up messages - Get interview prep questions and answer frameworks - Receive weekly coaching based on your activity Designed for a focused, fast workflow: - Clean application tracking - Helpful company intelligence - Offline-friendly core experience - Private applicant details you can reuse across drafts Whether you are applying to a few roles or managing a high-volume search, Ghosted keeps the process organized and easier to act on. Terms of Use: https://ghosted.elkadii.com/tos

About

Job Trail Applications

Features
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The simple, private way to track every job application. Job Trail keeps your whole job search in one place — every application, its status, the link to the posting, and the notes you need before each call. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Everything stays on your iPhone. WHAT'S INSIDE • Log every application: company, role, location, date applied, and the posting URL • Track status at a glance: Applied, Interviewing, Offer, Rejected, Withdrawn • Color-coded status badges and one-tap filters to focus your pipeline • Search across companies, roles, and locations • Notes for recruiters, salary ranges, and next steps • Tap the saved link to jump straight back to the job posting STAY ORGANIZED • See how long ago you applied to each role • Filter to just your active interviews or open offers • Sorted by most recent so your latest applications are always on top WORKS OFFLINE • Everything is stored on your device — no connection required, ever • Your job search never leaves your iPhone PRIVACY FIRST • No account, no sign-up, no email • No tracking, no analytics, no ads • Delete the app and every record goes with it Built by an independent developer who just wanted a calm, private place to run a job search.

Screenshots

Ghosted4 screens
Job Trail Applications4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Job Trail Applications at none against Ghosted's 2. Job Trail Applications also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Ghosted sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Job Trail Applications asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Ghosted versus Job Trail Applications: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhostedJob Trail Applications
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmed El KadiiJohn Doan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ghosted

Subscriptions2
  • Super Ghosted Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Super Ghosted Yearly$31.991 Year
None

Job Trail Applications

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ghosted free?
Ghosted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Job Trail Applications free?
Job Trail Applications is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ghosted or Job Trail Applications have ads?
Neither Ghosted nor Job Trail Applications shows ads.

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