Comparison

GhostScope vs EctoMeter Ghost Detector

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

Head to head
About

GhostScope

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 ยตT 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/

About

EctoMeter Ghost Detector

Features
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EctoMeter Ghost Detector is a high-quality novelty scanner designed for spooky fun and entertainment. Turn your iPhone into a spectral detection theater and explore your surroundings with polished EMF-style visuals and immersive feedback. Perfect for Halloween, parties, or a spooky night in, EctoMeter creates a mysterious atmosphere using your camera and device sensors. Watch the signal meter spike and follow the direction cues as you scan the room. Key Features: - Camera Passthrough Theater: A sleek HUD overlay with signal arcs, scan reticles, and noise particles that transform your view. - Deterministic Signal Engine: Experience mysterious signal moments driven by a unique theatrical generator. - Immersive Feedback: Feel the mystery with mild haptic pulses and low-intensity ambient audio stings. - Clean Experience: Enjoy the spooky fun without the interruption of ads or the commitment of subscriptions. Honest Framing: For entertainment purposes only. EctoMeter creates theatrical signals and does not detect real ghosts, spirits, health risks, safety hazards, or scientific EMF readings. This app is a novelty toy designed for entertainment and does not provide real-world detection or communication capabilities. Target Audience: Designed for casual novelty users (ages 12+) looking for a polished, ad-free spooky experience. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads.

Screenshots

GhostScope4 screens
EctoMeter Ghost Detector3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EctoMeter Ghost Detector at none against GhostScope's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. GhostScope sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and EctoMeter Ghost Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
GhostScope versus EctoMeter Ghost Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhostScopeEctoMeter Ghost Detector
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.4 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGrima HdezZcode

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GhostScope

Subscriptions3
  • GhostScope Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • GhostScope Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • GhostScope Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • GhostScope Pro Lifetime$49.99
1 purchases

EctoMeter Ghost Detector

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is GhostScope free?
GhostScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EctoMeter Ghost Detector free?
EctoMeter Ghost Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GhostScope or EctoMeter Ghost Detector have ads?
GhostScope shows ads; EctoMeter Ghost Detector does not.
Which is updated more often, GhostScope or EctoMeter Ghost Detector?
GhostScope ships an update every 5 weeks, and EctoMeter Ghost Detector every 5 weeks. Most recently, GhostScope was updated on October 17, 2026 and EctoMeter Ghost Detector on September 29, 2026.

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