# GhostBuddy vs Powerball Ticket Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Powerball Ticket Scanner at 100% against GhostBuddy's 12%. Powerball Ticket Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). GhostBuddy's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GhostBuddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Powerball Ticket Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Powerball Ticket Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GhostBuddy has 1.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of GhostBuddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Powerball Ticket Scanner's.

GhostBuddy ships an update every 9 days, Powerball Ticket Scanner every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GhostBuddy | Powerball Ticket Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostbuddy-ghost-detector/id6769695946/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerball-ticket-scanner/id6801672855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Chejuban Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886668155) | [DAMIRCHE CA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722962434) |

## What reviewers say

### GhostBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostbuddy-ghost-detector/id6769695946)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Week Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium - First Week Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium - Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Weekly  Premium - Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium - Intro Offer | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium - Special Offer | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium - Standard | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| GhostBuddy Lifetime Offer | $19.99 | one-time |


### Powerball Ticket Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerball-ticket-scanner/id6801672855)

Scan your US Powerball tickets to instantly check for winning numbers and prize amounts. This app reads all ticket lines, drawing dates, and accounts for Power Play and Double Play options. Never miss a win with automatic notifications for your saved tickets.

**Highlights:** Reads all ticket lines, Checks drawing dates, Supports multi-draw tickets, Includes Power Play and Double Play, Ticket saving and notifications, US Powerball ticket compatibility

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GhostBuddy free?

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

### Is Powerball Ticket Scanner free?

Powerball Ticket Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GhostBuddy or Powerball Ticket Scanner?

Powerball Ticket Scanner is rated higher. GhostBuddy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Powerball Ticket Scanner averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do GhostBuddy or Powerball Ticket Scanner have ads?

Neither GhostBuddy nor Powerball Ticket Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GhostBuddy or Powerball Ticket Scanner?

GhostBuddy ships an update every 9 days, and Powerball Ticket Scanner every 2 days. Most recently, GhostBuddy was updated on October 19, 2026 and Powerball Ticket Scanner on October 7, 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.*