Comparison

Shifter UAR vs Ghost Lens

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

Head to head
About

Shifter UAR

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NOTE: This app will only work if you download an image marker from ExperienceShifter.com or use the graphic novel Shifter. Experience the characters of Shifter through this ULTIMATE AUGMENTED REALITYβ„’ app. Simply open the graphic novel, launch the app and point the camera at the pages and watch the magic unfold. Alternatively, visit ExperienceShifter.com to print out a marker and try without the book. Many different Shifter characters pop out at you with interactivity, animation and sound! Touch the arrow in the lower right corner to read the backstory on the character. Compatible with the iPhone 4 or later, iPod Touch (4th Gen) or later, and iPad 2 or later.

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Ghost Lens

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A photo of your room you just took. In the crack of the door, a pale face that wasn't there a moment ago. Ghost Lens is a spirit-photo horror game: ghosts show up in your photos, and you make contact with them. Find out why the ghost is there, then decide whether to free it, lay it to rest, or drive it out. Choose wrong, and it follows you. β–  GHOSTS IN YOUR OWN PHOTOS Shoot with the in-app camera or pick a photo from your gallery. As the picture rises out of the darkroom's red light, something is standing where nothing was before. Zoom in for a closer look. β–  30 GHOSTS, 30 STORIES The Woman in Mourning White, The Grim Reaper, Gumiho, Jangsanbeom, The Thing at 2:44, The Hands Under the Bed… 30 ghosts from Korean folklore and urban legends, each with a story of its own. Every ghost has its own script. β–  YOUR WORDS DECIDE THE ENDING Answer the ghost by picking a reply. Hidden trust and grudge, and the clues you gather along the way, decide how it ends. Released, Laid to rest, Lingering, Exorcised, Possessed: five endings in all. β–  THE GHOST ASKS FOR THE NEXT PHOTO At the end of each chapter, the ghost asks you for something. "Take a photo of a mirror." "Take a photo of your entryway, with the door in view." Take it, and the story goes on. Stop anytime and pick up where you left off. β–  HOLD ON WITH YOUR OWN HANDS Press and hold your breath, wipe a fogged-up mirror, push a door shut as it creaks open. Fail, and the story takes a different turn. β–  SCARES THAT ACTUALLY LAND Jump scares that hit frame after frame, photos that melt and tear, lights that suddenly cut out, music that changes with the kind of ghost. Play in the dark, with headphones. β–  APPRAISALS AND CASE FILES Every ending gives you an appraisal: your photo, stamped with the ending. Save it and send it to a friend. Every ghost you meet and every ending you see is kept in your Case Files. β–  FREE TO PLAY All ghosts and stories are free. The game shows ads. β–  SPIRIT CIRCLE (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) Β· No ads Β· Unlimited: see another ending Β· summon ghosts Β· Burn incense 5 times a day (rare ghosts appear more often) Β· Medium's Eye: choice hints Β· 6 appraisal styles, hide the watermark Monthly and yearly plans are available. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and payment is charged to your Apple Account. You can cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. A one-time purchase that only removes ads is also available. β–  GOOD TO KNOW Β· Your photos are processed only on your device and are never sent anywhere. Β· For entertainment only. It does not detect real paranormal activity. Β· Contains frightening scenes and sudden jump scares. Take care if you scare easily. Β· Available in 20 languages. Terms of Service: https://best-friend-7a1.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-2585ee0f8429810b8da9e94d6c91dcd0 Privacy Policy: https://best-friend-7a1.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2585ee0f8429811e84d9df5b0b92ee42

Screenshots

Shifter UAR3 screens
Ghost Lens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shifter UAR at none against Ghost Lens's 4. Shifter UAR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Ghost Lens's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Ghost Lens sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Shifter UAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shifter UAR ships an update every 7 months, Ghost Lens every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Shifter UAR versus Ghost Lens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShifter UARGhost Lens
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size183 MB65 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAnomaly Productions, Inc.won choi

In-app purchases

None

Shifter UAR

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Ghost Lens

Subscriptions3
  • Ghost Lens Subscription 1 Week$0.997 Days
  • Spirit Circle Β· 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Spirit Circle Β· 1 year$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Shifter UAR free?
Shifter UAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ghost Lens free?
Ghost Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shifter UAR or Ghost Lens have ads?
Ghost Lens shows ads; Shifter UAR does not.
Which is updated more often, Shifter UAR or Ghost Lens?
Shifter UAR ships an update every 7 months, and Ghost Lens every 3 months. Most recently, Shifter UAR was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ghost Lens on November 5, 2026.

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