# SPECTRAL vs Ghost Detector

The clearest difference is ads: Ghost Detector at none against SPECTRAL's shown. SPECTRAL's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SPECTRAL sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ghost Detector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SPECTRAL against 5.0 for Ghost Detector. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

SPECTRAL ships an update every 4 days, Ghost Detector every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPECTRAL | Ghost Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectral-ghost-radar-detector/id6761761617/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-ghost-box/id6806272541/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 54 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Peerware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891318198) | [Thirty Three Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887900142) |

## What reviewers say

### SPECTRAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectral-ghost-radar-detector/id6761761617)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spectral Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Spectral Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Shadow & Specter Filter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Séance Channel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ecto Detector Filter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Spirit Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Child Spirit Channel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Demon Channel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Soldier's Echo Channel | $0.99 | one-time |
| UV Spectrum Filter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### Ghost Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-ghost-box/id6806272541)

This app simulates paranormal investigation tools like a radar camera, spirit box, EMF meter, and EVP recorder. It helps you detect and log potential apparitions and communicate with entities. All findings are saved to a case file for later review.

**Highlights:** Radar camera with apparition detection, Spirit box with AM radio sweep, EMF meter using magnetometer, EVP recorder, Case file for evidence storage, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SPECTRAL or Ghost Detector?

SPECTRAL and Ghost Detector are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do SPECTRAL or Ghost Detector have ads?

SPECTRAL shows ads; Ghost Detector does not.

### Which is updated more often, SPECTRAL or Ghost Detector?

SPECTRAL ships an update every 4 days, and Ghost Detector every 5 days. Most recently, SPECTRAL was updated on October 13, 2026 and Ghost Detector on October 3, 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.*