Comparison

SPECTRAL vs Ghost Detector

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

Head to head
About

SPECTRAL

Transform your device into a paranormal investigation tool. Utilize real sensors to detect electromagnetic fields, capture spectral evidence with advanced cameras, and communicate with potential entities using a spirit box. Explore haunted locations and record your findings.

Highlights
  • Real magnetometer, motion, and microphone sensors
  • SLS skeletal camera for figure detection
  • EMF radar and sensor readings
  • Spirit box with multiple voice banks
  • EVP recorder with anomaly tagging
  • Seance board for communication
  • Multiple vision filters (Night Vision, Thermal, etc.)
  • Record and share investigation videos
Features
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SPECTRAL turns your iPhone into a ghost hunting kit: EMF radar, spirit box, SLS camera, EVP recorder and séance board in one app. It reads your phone's REAL magnetometer, motion sensors and microphone and turns them into atmospheric investigation tools. SLS CAMERA Maps human-shaped figures onto your camera feed in real time. Sometimes it finds you. Sometimes it finds something smaller in the corner that walks away on its own. Skeletons are saved into your photos and videos. EMF RADAR Live readings from your phone's magnetometer on a signal graph. The meter climbs as fields shift and blips appear on the radar. Temperature, voltage and frequency readouts track anomalies. SPIRIT BOX 6 channels, each with its own voice and word bank: STANDARD, DEMON, CHILD SPIRIT, SOLDIER'S ECHO, SÉANCE and ANCIENT. Speak out loud and entities answer when they hear you. Capture and share any word the instant it comes through. EVP RECORDER Record sessions from the room around you. Peaks are tagged as anomalies automatically, so you can jump to the moment something answered. SÉANCE BOARD Ask a question aloud and watch the planchette spell out the reply, letter by letter. VISION CAMERA Seven modes, including Green Glow, Heat Map Colors, Blacklight Glow, Ectoplasm, Shadow Veil and Specter Mode. Entities manifest without warning and orbs drift through frame. Every photo gets an entity type, threat level and confidence score. RECORD & SHARE Film your hunt with overlays, skeletons and orbs and share it to your feed. Standard clips run 30 seconds with a watermark; PRO records up to 3 minutes without one. INVESTIGATIONS 30+ case files in haunted places: abandoned asylums, forgotten chapels, sunken parishes, lighthouses. Each has a backstory, zones to sweep and entities to identify. A new case rotates in daily and one stays open to everyone each week. Close a case to get an animated Case Closed card. EVIDENCE JOURNAL Every capture is archived and classified. Climb 4 investigator ranks, keep your daily streak, complete daily missions and unlock radar themes in the Season Pass. Halloween, full moons and the 3 AM witching hour intensify activity. SPECTRAL PRO Every channel, filter and case, the custom case builder, 3-minute video without a watermark, longer recording sessions, Deadwave mode, audio effects, entity forensics, sensor calibration and no ads. Monthly, yearly or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Monthly and yearly Pro are auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Terms of Use (EULA): https://peerware.site/spectral-terms Privacy Policy: https://peerware.site/spectral-privacy-policy WARNING Eerie audio, sudden visual effects and atmospheric horror. Not recommended for young children or anyone sensitive to jump scares. DISCLAIMER SPECTRAL is an entertainment app. It reads real device sensors, but readings are interpreted for atmospheric effect and do not detect actual paranormal activity. We make no scientific claims about ghosts or spirit communication.

About

Ghost Detector

This entertainment app simulates paranormal activity detection using device sensors. It features a radar interface with simulated signals, visual effects, and sound alerts for a spooky exploration experience.

Highlights
  • Simulated paranormal activity detection
  • Radar-style interface
  • Interactive visual effects
  • Sound alerts
  • Ghost theme exploration
Features
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Ghost Detector Radar is an entertainment app designed to simulate paranormal activity detection using your device’s sensors. It provides a fun and engaging experience for users interested in ghost themes and spooky exploration. The app features a radar-style interface that displays simulated signals, creating the illusion of detecting paranormal presence. Users can explore different places and enjoy interactive visual effects and sound alerts. Disclaimer: This app is intended for entertainment purposes only and does not provide real ghost detection.

Screenshots

SPECTRAL4 screens
Ghost Detector3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SPECTRAL at 4.8 against Ghost Detector's 3.0. SPECTRAL also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Ghost Detector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. SPECTRAL sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ghost Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPECTRAL holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SPECTRAL versus Ghost Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPECTRALGhost Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB31 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperPeerwareAwan Junction

Customer experience

SPECTRAL

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ghost Detector

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

SPECTRAL

Subscriptions2
  • Spectral Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Spectral Pro Annual$19.991 Year
One-time10
  • Shadow & Specter Filter Pack$0.99
  • Séance Channel$0.99
  • Ecto Detector Filter$0.99
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  • Ancient Spirit Pack$0.99
  • Child Spirit Channel$0.99
  • Demon Channel$0.99
  • Soldier's Echo Channel$0.99
  • UV Spectrum Filter$0.99
  • Season Pass Premium$2.99
  • Spectral Pro Lifetime$19.99
None

Ghost Detector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPECTRAL free?
SPECTRAL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost Detector free?
Ghost Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPECTRAL or Ghost Detector?
SPECTRAL is rated higher. SPECTRAL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ghost Detector averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SPECTRAL or Ghost Detector have ads?
SPECTRAL shows ads; Ghost Detector does not.

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