Comparison

SpectraScan vs GhostScope

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

Head to head
About

SpectraScan

Features
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The ultimate toolkit for paranormal investigators has arrived. SpectraScan is a production-ready, professional-grade ghost hunting application designed for the modern investigator. Leveraging the advanced sensor array of your iPhone, SpectraScan fuses multiple data streams into a single, immersive experience. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or a weekend hobbyist, our suite provides the data you need to document the unknown. REAL-TIME SENSOR FUSION Don't just look at one meter. SpectraScan monitors EMF (Magnetometer), Motion (Accelerometer/Gyroscope), Atmospheric Pressure (Barometer), and Audio frequencies simultaneously. Our proprietary Activity Score algorithm (0-100) analyzes these inputs to highlight significant paranormal anomalies in real-time. AR HUNT MODE Step into the hunt with an immersive Augmented Reality overlay. Using ARKit 6 (and LiDAR on Pro models), SpectraScan maps your environment and visualizes potential "entities" based on sensor spikes, providing distance tracking and threat-level analysis. EVP STUDIO Capture Electronic Voice Phenomena with our professional audio suite. Featuring real-time waveform visualization and a randomized frequency "Spirit Box" mode, you can record, play back, and manage your evidence log directly within the app. EVIDENCE LOG & HISTORY Keep a detailed timeline of every investigation. Track your sessions with GPS tagging, duration, and peak activity levels. Export your data to analyze patterns and build your case file. KEY FEATURES: EMF Detector: High-frequency magnetometer monitoring with anomaly alerts. Vibration Analysis: Detect the slightest knocks or movements with 100Hz sensitivity. Pressure Monitoring: Track barometric "cold spots" or atmospheric shifts. Immersive Design: Dark, glassmorphic UI with neon accents optimized for night-time use. Privacy First: No internet required. All data and audio recordings stay locally on your device. For entertainment: SpectraScan shows real readings from your iPhone's sensors, but it cannot prove paranormal activity. Have fun and investigate safely. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GhostScope

This app provides a playful ghost-hunting experience using your phone's sensors. It features an EMF meter, EVP recorder, spirit radar, and spirit box for entertainment purposes. Enjoy a hunt log and pendulum game, with an optional Pro version for enhanced features and ad removal.

Highlights
  • EMF Meter with live graph
  • EVP Recorder
  • Spirit Radar animation
  • Spirit Box with random word selection
  • Pendulum game
  • Hunt Log for sessions
Features
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GhostScope is a ghost-hunting kit for fun. It cannot detect ghosts: it shows what your phone's sensors pick up and adds playful tools. EMF METER: shows your phone's real magnetometer reading in µT or mG, with a 5-LED bar, peak and live graph. Magnets and speakers move it. Not a scientific instrument. EVP RECORDER: record with the microphone and play back slowed down. Free: 1 recording a day, plus 1 per rewarded ad. SPIRIT RADAR: a radar animation for atmosphere. Blips are random, a visual effect only. SPIRIT BOX: a radio-sweep game. Words are picked at random from a built-in list; a word drops sooner when your EMF reading jumps. Word history included. Entertainment only: nothing is being detected. SENSORS: live pressure, vibration and sound level from the sensors in your phone. PENDULUM: type a yes/no question; the answer comes from how you tilt the phone. HUNT LOG: saves your EMF sessions (duration, peak, events), the last 100. Free with ads. No ads while a hunt is running. GhostScope Pro (subscription or one-time purchase) adds unlimited EVP recordings, m4a export and sensitivity boost above x1.4, and removes ads. No account. Readings and recordings stay on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

SpectraScan4 screens
GhostScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SpectraScan at none against GhostScope's shown. GhostScope's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. SpectraScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GhostScope sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpectraScan ships an update every 5 months, GhostScope monthly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SpectraScan versus GhostScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectraScanGhostScope
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGregory HoganGrima Hdez

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SpectraScan

One-time1
  • Spectra-Scan Unlocked$4.99
4 purchases

GhostScope

Subscriptions3
  • GhostScope Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • GhostScope Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • GhostScope Pro Yearly3 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • GhostScope Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is SpectraScan free?
SpectraScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GhostScope free?
GhostScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpectraScan or GhostScope have ads?
GhostScope shows ads; SpectraScan does not.
Which is updated more often, SpectraScan or GhostScope?
SpectraScan ships an update every 5 months, and GhostScope monthly. Most recently, SpectraScan was updated on November 13, 2026 and GhostScope on November 13, 2026.

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