Comparison

GhostBuddy vs OpenHi

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

Head to head
About

GhostBuddy

Explore paranormal possibilities with this entertainment app. It uses your device's sensors to create a simulated ghost detection experience, complete with radar displays and alerts for thrilling adventures.

Highlights
  • Simulated paranormal investigation
  • Real-time sensor scanning
  • Live radar displays
  • Ghost alerts
  • Immersive scanning experiences
  • Supernatural-themed interactions
Features
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Have you ever experienced a strange moment that you simply couldn't explain? GhostBuddy is an entertainment app inspired by paranormal investigation, designed to bring excitement, mystery, and suspense to every exploration. Whether you're visiting abandoned buildings, exploring dark rooms, checking out legendary haunted locations, or simply looking for a thrilling experience, GhostBuddy creates an atmosphere of paranormal discovery where every scan feels like a step into the unknown. HOW IT WORKS GhostBuddy uses your iPhone’s built-in magnetometer, microphone, ambient light sensor, and camera to scan the surrounding environment in real time. Based on magnetic field activity, sound variations, light fluctuations, and camera input, the app generates dynamic paranormal-style readings and presents them through live radar displays, ghost alerts, mysterious visual effects, and immersive scanning experiences. Combined with real-time scanning interfaces and supernatural-themed interactions, GhostBuddy turns every investigation into a fun and engaging paranormal adventure. DISCLAIMER GhostBuddy is an entertainment app designed to provide a simulated paranormal investigation experience. It is not a scientific detection tool, professional measuring instrument, supernatural verification system, or occult/divination service. Any readings, alerts, scan results, visual effects, or other content generated by the app are intended solely for entertainment purposes and should not be interpreted as factual, accurate, scientific, or evidence of paranormal activity. We are not responsible for any use, misuse, or interpretation of the app or its results. Privacy Policy:https://www.ghostbuddy.vip/slime/pages/5162-FAB2279F/index.html User Service Agreement:https://www.ghostbuddy.vip/slime/pages/5163-7497B2E5/index.html Subscription Terms:https://www.ghostbuddy.vip/slime/pages/5222-A4AAF0B8/index.html EULA:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OpenHi

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Choose a social status, place your phone on the table, and let it glow. No apps to exchange, no profiles to swipe. Just eye contact and real conversations. CHOOSE YOUR SIGNAL • Open to conversation • You can say hi • Open to networking • Not available right now SIGNAL MODE A full-screen, radiant beacon with a gentle breathing glow. Designed to be noticed without being loud — like a quiet invitation on your table. Add a short boundary line so people know where you stand, and keep your signal visible on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. SAFE BY DESIGN • One-tap Heads down, always on screen • Flip the phone face-down to switch to Heads down instantly • Auto timeout, so an open signal never stays up by mistake • Locked signal: Face ID or passcode to leave Signal Mode • Eco mode for long sessions THOUGHTFUL EXTRAS • Share your contact card instantly with an offline QR code • Quick notes to remember who you met • Icebreaker prompts when you need a spark • A focus timer for heads-down moments PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No internet. No tracking. No data collected — everything stays on your device. OpenHi! works completely offline. BEAUTIFUL & ACCESSIBLE True-black AMOLED design, full Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support, available in 10 languages. OpenHi! Premium (optional, one-time) Unlock extra themes and signal palettes — and support an independent, ad-free app. Put the phone down. Look up. Say hi.

Screenshots

GhostBuddy4 screens
OpenHi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenHi at every 3 days against GhostBuddy's every 9 days. GhostBuddy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. GhostBuddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and OpenHi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GhostBuddy ships an update every 9 days, OpenHi every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GhostBuddy versus OpenHi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhostBuddyOpenHi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Chejuban Network Technology Co., Ltd.Erdem Ozden

In-app purchases

10 purchases

GhostBuddy

Subscriptions9
  • Super Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Week Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium - First Week Trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium - Trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium - Intro Offer1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium - Special Offer1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium - Standard$19.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • GhostBuddy Lifetime Offer$19.99
1 purchases

OpenHi

One-time1
  • OpenHi! Premium$2.99

Questions

Is GhostBuddy free?
GhostBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenHi free?
OpenHi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GhostBuddy or OpenHi have ads?
Neither GhostBuddy nor OpenHi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GhostBuddy or OpenHi?
GhostBuddy ships an update every 9 days, and OpenHi every 3 days. Most recently, GhostBuddy was updated on November 1, 2026 and OpenHi on October 31, 2026.

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