Comparison

Phantom Frequency vs Phantom Trace

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

Head to head
About

Phantom Frequency

This paranormal investigation toolkit helps you observe, record, and review environmental activity. It combines vision, sound, and environmental monitoring tools with history and evidence databases for structured documentation of unusual occurrences.

Highlights
  • Camera-based vision tools
  • Audio recording and marking
  • Environmental sensor monitoring
  • Investigation history review
  • Evidence database organization
  • LiDAR-style depth viewing
Features
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Phantom Frequency is a paranormal investigation toolkit designed to help you observe, record, and review environmental activity during an investigation. The app brings together multiple investigation tools in one place, including vision access, sound access, environmental access, history review, and a local evidence database. Features include: • Vision tools for camera-based observation, LiDAR-style depth viewing, motion tracking, and matrix-style scanning • Sound tools for recording, reviewing, and marking audio moments • Environmental tools for monitoring changes such as motion, pressure, light, location, and related session data • History access for reviewing saved recordings, marked moments, and investigation logs • Database access for organizing known objects, reference photos, false positives, and evidence tags • Optional Remove Ads subscription for one year of ad-free use Phantom Frequency is built for investigators, hobbyists, and anyone interested in documenting unusual activity in a structured way. Use the tools to observe your surroundings, save useful moments, and review your findings later. This app is intended as an entertainment and investigation support tool. Results may vary depending on lighting, device sensors, environment, and user interpretation. Phantom Frequency offers an optional auto-renewable Remove Ads subscription. Subscription: Remove Ads - 1 Year Price: $4.99 per year Length: 1 year The subscription removes banner ads and full-screen ads while active. Privacy Policy: https://qrboxes.com/phantom-frequency-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Advertising Information: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads Environmental Access now uses device-based sensor readings and local investigation session logs only.

About

Phantom Trace

Features
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Phantom Trace turns your phone into a complete paranormal investigation kit—built for investigators, ghost-hunting teams, and the endlessly curious. Whether you're sweeping an abandoned building, running an overnight at a known haunt, or chasing a story no one else will touch, Phantom Trace helps you capture what happens, keep it organized, and make sense of it afterward. LIVE SENSOR MONITORING Read your device's environmental sensors in real time—electromagnetic field, motion, audio level, barometric pressure, and compass heading—with clean readouts and live min/avg/max tracking. Tag anything unusual the moment it happens. CAPTURE EVIDENCE Document photos, video, and ambient audio with a purpose-built capture overlay, so every piece of evidence stays tied to the case and the moment it was recorded. BUILD A CASE Create detailed investigations: name the location, set the type and priority, schedule sessions, assign your equipment kit, and run solo or with a team. Every reading, photo, and note lands on one case timeline and evidence board. AI-POWERED REVIEW When the session ends, let the built-in analysis surface anomaly scores, patterns, and notable findings across your readings—so you spend less time scrubbing data and more time investigating. MAP THE UNKNOWN Explore an interactive map of haunted locations, sightings, and regional intel, and pin your own GPS-tagged investigation sites. REVIEW THE FULL TIMELINE Trace every event from session start to final evidence review, filter by sensors, evidence, or AI findings, and revisit any case anytime. Phantom Trace is a tool for documenting and analyzing your own investigations. Sensor readings reflect your device's hardware and are intended for investigative and entertainment purposes. Detect. Investigate. Uncover. SUBSCRIPTIONS Phantom Trace Pro is an auto-renewable subscription: $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Spectral Token packs are one-time purchases: 5 for $1.99, 15 for $4.99, 30 for $8.99, 50 for $15.99, 100 for $29.99. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://westmichiganmysterymachine.com/privacy SUBSCRIPTION Field Investigator Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Monthly $4.99 or Annual $49.99. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > your name > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://westmichiganmysterymachine.com/privacy

Screenshots

Phantom Frequency4 screens
Phantom Trace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Phantom Trace at 15.1 against Phantom Frequency's 26.4. 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. Phantom Frequency sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Phantom Trace sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Phantom Frequency versus Phantom Trace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhantom FrequencyPhantom Trace
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB50 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLee HillJonathon Jacobs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Phantom Frequency

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads - 1 Year$4.991 Year
7 purchases

Phantom Trace

Subscriptions2
  • Phantom Trace Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Phantom Trace Pro Annual$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • 5 Spectral Tokens$1.99
  • 15 Spectral Tokens$4.99
  • 30 Spectral Tokens$8.99
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  • 50 Spectral Tokens$15.99
  • 100 Spectral Tokens$29.99

Questions

Is Phantom Frequency free?
Phantom Frequency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phantom Trace free?
Phantom Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phantom Frequency or Phantom Trace have ads?
Neither Phantom Frequency nor Phantom Trace shows ads.

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