Comparison

SPECTRAL 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

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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Turn your phone into a paranormal investigation command center. SPECTRAL reads your device's REAL magnetometer, motion sensors and microphone — then translates them into professional-grade ghost hunting instruments. Investigate your home, explore abandoned places, or hunt with friends. SLS SKELETAL CAMERA The tool serious investigators ask for. Structured-light tracking maps human-shaped figures onto your camera feed in real time. Sometimes it finds you. Sometimes it finds something smaller, standing in the corner, that walks away on its own. Every skeleton is baked into your saved photos and videos. EMF RADAR & SENSORS Live electromagnetic readings driven by your phone's actual motion and compass hardware, plotted on a real-time signal graph. Blips appear as fields shift around you. Track temperature, voltage and frequency anomalies across three sensor readouts. SPIRIT BOX 6 frequency channels, each with its own voice and word bank: STANDARD, DEMON, CHILD SPIRIT, SOLDIER'S ECHO, SEANCE and ANCIENT. Speak out loud — the microphone listens, and entities answer when they hear you. Capture and share any word the instant it comes through. EVP RECORDER Record full sessions from the room around you. Peaks are tagged automatically as anomalies so you can jump straight to the moment something answered. Play back, review and share your own EVP evidence. SEANCE BOARD Ask a question aloud and watch the planchette move, letter by letter, to spell out the reply. VISION CAMERA 7 filters reveal what the eye misses: Night Vision, Thermal, UV Spectrum, Ectoplasm, Shadow Vision and Specter Mode. Entities manifest without warning. Orbs drift through frame. Every photo is classified with an entity type, threat level and confidence score. RECORD & SHARE Capture full video of your investigation — overlays, skeletons, orbs and all — then share it straight to your feed. Free investigators get 30-second clips; PRO records up to 3 minutes with no watermark. INVESTIGATIONS 30+ case files in haunted locations: abandoned asylums, forgotten chapels, sunken parishes, ironworks, observatories, lighthouses. Each has a backstory, zones to sweep and entities to identify. A new case rotates daily, and one stays free every week. When every entity is identified, an animated Case Closed card is generated to save or share. EVIDENCE JOURNAL Every capture is archived, classified and logged. Climb 4 investigator ranks, keep a daily streak alive, complete daily missions and unlock radar themes through the Season Pass. Seasonal events — Halloween, full moons, the 3 AM witching hour — intensify activity. SPECTRAL PRO Full case archive, custom case builder, 3-minute clean video exports, extended EVP sessions, Deadwave mode, audio effects console, entity forensics, pro sensor calibration and an ad-free experience. Spectral Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The 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 prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://peerware.site/spectral-terms Privacy Policy: https://peerware.site/spectral-privacy-policy WARNING Contains 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

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

SPECTRAL4 screens
EctoMeter Ghost Detector3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EctoMeter Ghost Detector at none against SPECTRAL's shown. SPECTRAL's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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

SPECTRAL ships an update every 4 days, EctoMeter Ghost Detector every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
SPECTRAL versus EctoMeter Ghost Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPECTRALEctoMeter Ghost Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB2 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperPeerwareShenzhen Liubai Software Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

11 purchases

SPECTRAL

Subscriptions2
  • Spectral Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Spectral Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time9
  • 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
1 purchases

EctoMeter Ghost Detector

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is SPECTRAL free?
SPECTRAL 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 SPECTRAL or EctoMeter Ghost Detector have ads?
SPECTRAL shows ads; EctoMeter Ghost Detector does not.
Which is updated more often, SPECTRAL or EctoMeter Ghost Detector?
SPECTRAL ships an update every 4 days, and EctoMeter Ghost Detector every 5 weeks. Most recently, SPECTRAL was updated on September 27, 2026 and EctoMeter Ghost Detector on September 10, 2026.

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