# SPECTRAL vs GhostLab

The clearest difference is ads: GhostLab at none against SPECTRAL's shown. SPECTRAL's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SPECTRAL sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GhostLab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SPECTRAL holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

SPECTRAL ships an update every 5 days, GhostLab weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPECTRAL | GhostLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectral-ghost-radar-detector/id6761761617/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostlab-dead-channel/id6814995715/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Peerware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891318198) | [Jack Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786409899) |

## 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 (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spectral Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Spectral Pro Annual | $19.99 | 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 |
| Spectral Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### GhostLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostlab-dead-channel/id6814995715)

This app simulates a spirit box using eight voice banks to generate audio fragments and words. Ask questions aloud and listen for potential messages, with sessions recorded and saved. It's an instrument for exploring generated sounds, not proof of the paranormal.

**Highlights:** Eight distinct voice banks, Generated audio fragments and words, Session recording and saving, Adjustable sweep rate, Offline functionality, No ads or microphone use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Dead Channel Lifetime Unlock | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPECTRAL free?

SPECTRAL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GhostLab free?

GhostLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SPECTRAL or GhostLab?

SPECTRAL is rated higher. SPECTRAL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while GhostLab averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do SPECTRAL or GhostLab have ads?

SPECTRAL shows ads; GhostLab does not.

### Which is updated more often, SPECTRAL or GhostLab?

SPECTRAL ships an update every 5 days, and GhostLab weekly. Most recently, SPECTRAL was updated on October 25, 2026 and GhostLab on October 31, 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.*