Comparison

GhostScope vs Ghost Detector

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

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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/

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Ghost Detector

Features
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Ghost Detector: Spirit Box AR is a playful iPhone ghost-hunting game that turns any room into an augmented reality hunt. Sweep your space with an EMF-style scanner, follow the signal, reveal a mischievous ghost in AR, chat through the built-in spirit box, then hold the capture beam steady to add your find to the Ghostdex. Built for spooky fun, not nightmare fuel. Ghost Detector mixes real iPhone sensor readings with arcade-style AR ghost hunting, night vision effects, silly ghost banter, prank mode, and a growing roster of haunted oddballs to collect. Features: - AR ghost hunting with camera-based gameplay - EMF-style scanner powered by iPhone sensor readings - Spirit box and ghost chat for playful replies - SLS-inspired ghost camera visuals - Capture beam encounters and collectible Ghostdex entries - Hunt mode, Investigation mode, and Prank mode - Night vision, flashlight effects, haptics, and spooky audio - Cartoon and realistic ghost styles Ghost Detector is made for Halloween nights, sleepovers, parties, ghost-hunting fans, and anyone who wants a paranormal tool that knows how to wink. Note: Ghost Detector is an entertainment app. Sensor readings are used for gameplay and atmosphere, not as scientific proof of paranormal activity. The application features a limited free tier. If you want unlimited access, you can opt-in for a subscription that will automatically be renewed based on the tier you selected (3.99 for weekly and $34.99 for yearly). The application might also feature a free trial that will be renewed to it's respective price after it ends. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GhostScope4 screens
Ghost Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ghost Detector at none against GhostScope's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Ghost Detector sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
GhostScope versus Ghost Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhostScopeGhost Detector
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.4 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGrima HdezSTAN I. C. ALEXANDRU PERSOANA FIZICA AUTORIZATA

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
6 purchases

Ghost Detector

Subscriptions2
  • Ghost Hunter Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Ghost Hunter Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time4
  • 10 Batteries$1.99
  • 55 Batteries$5.99
  • 120 Batteries$12.99
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  • 300 Batteries$24.99

Questions

Is GhostScope free?
GhostScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost Detector free?
Ghost Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GhostScope or Ghost Detector have ads?
GhostScope shows ads; Ghost Detector does not.

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