Comparison

Ghost & Spirit Detector vs Snap Ghost

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

Head to head
About

Ghost & Spirit Detector

This app simulates ghost detection using EMF waves and animated graphics. It allows users to control scan results for pranks and features realistic sound effects. Designed for entertainment, it's perfect for scaring friends and family.

Highlights
  • EMF wave ghost detection simulation
  • Controllable scan results for pranks
  • Animated HD graphics
  • Realistic sound effects
  • Fingerprint scanner for signal reception
Features
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***** One of the SCARIEST apps of 2026! ***** Get scared now! This FREE ghost detector will tell you exactly if there is a ghost or spirit in the room! *** FEATURES *** - ghost detector using EMF waves - fool your friends and family! - you control the scan result - awesome animated HD graphics - realistic sound effects *** INSTRUCTIONS *** Press your finger on the screen. Your finger will function as an antenna to receive EMF signals. The ghost detector will start scanning, after which the results are presented using awesome visual effects. The scan result is set to "random" by default, but by pressing the Settings button you can change the result to your liking so you can pull pranks! *** Perfect for scare PRANKS! Download now! *** *** If you like this free app please support the developer by rating it! *** Disclaimer: app for entertainment purposes only. App does not actually provide ghost detection functionality.

About

Snap Ghost

Easily add realistic ghosts to your photos to prank friends. Select from over 50 spooky designs and share your creations instantly on social media or save them to your device.

Highlights
  • Add ghosts to photos
  • Over 50 ghost designs
  • Take photos within the app
  • Share directly to social media
  • Save to camera roll
  • Quick editing (30 seconds)
Features
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Scare your friends in seconds. Add Spooky Ghosts To Your Photos! This is a great app for prank friends. You can add ghosts to any pics and you can take pics right in the app and share them with friends immediately. ***Here's all you have to do*** 1. Download the Snap Ghost app to your device. 2. Take a photo of yourself or a friend, or grab one from your own photo library. 3. Begin the fun! Choose the ghost that best matches the photo you took and add it in! 4. Now you're ready to show the world, Share it on Facebook, tweet it on Twitter, email it to all of your friends, share it on Instagram and save it to your camera roll from right within your app! 5. Rinse and repeat! - Do it all over again with a new photo :-) Prank your friends by taking their picture and adding a realistic ghost in the photo behind them It only takes about 30 seconds to customize, but you'll be laughing for a lot longer :-) Here's just some of the features of Snap Ghost. * Pick out of over 50 realistic and scary ghosts to add to your picture, there is one for every occasion! * Watch your Facebook likes, shares and comments skyrocket when your friends see the image you created * Keep an eye on how many retweets and replies you get after you tweet one of your hilarious creations * Email it to yourself or your friends directly from the app so you can entertaint them right from their inbox * Share it on Instagram and have your followers instantly see your new cool creation * Save it directly to your camera roll so you can share via iMessage, text or just so you can look back at it to make yourself laugh over and over again :-) Download Snap Ghost now!!!

Screenshots

Ghost & Spirit Detector2 screens
Snap Ghost3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ghost & Spirit Detector at every 3 months against Snap Ghost's every 76 months. Ghost & Spirit Detector also leads on ratings volume (722 vs 219). Snap Ghost's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 44%) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Ghost & Spirit Detector sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Snap Ghost sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Snap Ghost holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 722 and 219 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Ghost & Spirit Detector's written reviews are positive against 71% of Snap Ghost's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost & Spirit Detector ships an update every 3 months, Snap Ghost every 76 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ghost & Spirit Detector versus Snap Ghost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost & Spirit DetectorSnap Ghost
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (722 ratings)4.2 (219 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews70.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings722 — better219
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 76 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB79 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFirst Class Media B.V.Jorge Gregorio Martin Bello

Customer experience

Ghost & Spirit Detector

All ratings721 ratings
Positive70.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative22.3%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative48.8%

Snap Ghost

All ratings219 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative23.6%

User reviews

Ghost & Spirit Detector

From 722 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and entertaining
  • 🚀 Quick and responsive
  • 💡 Unique ghost detection concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent results
  • 🔋 Excessive ads
  • 🤔 Questionable accuracy

Snap Ghost

From 219 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😁 Great graphics
  • 👍 Fun for pranks
  • 🤔 Realistic-looking ghosts
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 😊 Good for Halloween

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes/doesn't open
  • 💰 Locked content behind paywall
  • 📢 Annoying ads
  • 🤔 Limited options

Bugs and requests

Ghost & Spirit Detector

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Fingerprint scanning issues
  • Compatibility problems on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More advanced ghost detection features
  • Ability to view ghost visuals
  • Less intrusive ads

Snap Ghost

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Difficulty sending photos

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode
  • More ghost options
  • Ability to resize ghosts easily
  • Creepy background music

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ghost & Spirit Detector

One-time2
  • Ghost Detector Pro -50% OFF$1.99
  • Ghost Detector Pro$3.99
9 purchases

Snap Ghost

One-time9
  • Horror Pack$0.99
  • Heads Pack$0.99
  • Half Figure Pack$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Spooky Apparitions$0.99
  • Extreme Horror$0.99
  • Remove Banner$0.99
  • Remove Watermark$0.99
  • Scariest Score$1.99
  • Unlock all Packs$2.99

Questions

Is Ghost & Spirit Detector free?
Ghost & Spirit Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Snap Ghost free?
Snap Ghost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ghost & Spirit Detector or Snap Ghost?
Snap Ghost is rated higher. Ghost & Spirit Detector averages 3.9 out of 5 from 722 ratings, while Snap Ghost averages 4.2 from 219 ratings.
Do Ghost & Spirit Detector or Snap Ghost have ads?
Both Ghost & Spirit Detector and Snap Ghost show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghost & Spirit Detector or Snap Ghost?
Ghost & Spirit Detector ships an update every 3 months, and Snap Ghost every 76 months. Most recently, Ghost & Spirit Detector was updated on November 1, 2026 and Snap Ghost on November 1, 2026.

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