Comparison

Ghost Locator vs Ghost Detector

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

Head to head
About

Ghost Locator

Discover and locate paranormal entities with this ghost detection app. It provides detailed information about detected ghosts, including their position, personal details, and even a world map of sightings. Explore various modes and functionalities for an entertaining paranormal investigation.

Highlights
  • Precise ghost detection radar
  • Detailed ghost information
  • Ghosts world map
  • Ghost Herald feature
  • Celebrities ghosts mode
  • Cheat codes
Features
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This ghost locator is based on a detection method dating back to the Middle Ages, which remained secret for a long time. It enables a precise localization of ghosts and gives you a lot of useful information. «Of all the apps I tested, Ghost Locator may be my favorite» The Daily Dot «It comes with the nifty feature Ghost Herald» Headlines & Global News 250,000 downloads around the world ! Features • Radar with fast and precise ghosts detection • Useful information (position, first name, sex, age, death year and cause, etc) • Ghosts world map • The Ghost Herald • And many other functionalities with cheat codes, including a «Celebrities ghosts» mode • No In-App Purchase! A part of this technology was used in the famous Werewolf Locator, available on iPhone since 2009, and downloaded 750,000 times around the world ! This application is intended for entertainment purposes only.

About

Ghost Detector

This app simulates the detection of paranormal activity by analyzing environmental factors like electromagnetic fields, temperature, vibrations, and sounds. It is designed purely for entertainment and does not offer genuine ghost-locating capabilities.

Highlights
  • Simulates paranormal activity detection
  • Analyzes electromagnetic fields
  • Monitors temperature changes
  • Detects vibrations and sounds
  • Interprets possible nearby presences
  • Best used in low-light, quiet environments
Features
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This app is intended for entertainment purposes only and does not provide real “paranormal activity” or “ghost locating” functionality. Ghost Detector - Lost Souls detects possible signs of paranormal activity around you. Using advanced algorithms, the app analyzes electromagnetic fields, temperature changes, vibrations, and sounds to interpret possible nearby presences. For the best experience, use it in a low-light environment with as little noise as possible. Note: during development, strange events occurred. Random-looking code fragments appeared to connect into unexpected protocols; during tests, noises were heard and objects seemed to move. Good luck!

Screenshots

Ghost Locator4 screens
Ghost Detector3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ghost Locator at none against Ghost Detector's 1. Ghost Locator also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Ghost Detector's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ghost Locator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Ghost Locator against 4.4 for Ghost Detector. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 441 and 444 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Ghost Locator's written reviews are positive against 47% of Ghost Detector's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost Locator ships an update every 7 months, Ghost Detector every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ghost Locator versus Ghost Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost LocatorGhost Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (441 ratings) — better4.4 (444 ratings)
Positive reviews66.9% of reviews — better47.4% of reviews
Number of ratings441444 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB209 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSebastien MougeyKING TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA

Customer experience

Ghost Locator

All ratings381 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive66.9%
Neutral11.5%
Negative21.6%

Ghost Detector

All ratings439 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative47.4%

User reviews

Ghost Locator

From 441 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging
  • 🕵️‍♀️ Interesting paranormal experience
  • 🤖 Accurate ghost detection
  • 💡 Potential for real ghost encounters

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent ghost detection
  • 🤔 Questionable accuracy of ghost details
  • 🙄 Potential for false positives
  • 😨 Can be scary for some users

Ghost Detector

From 444 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😱 Genuinely scary experiences
  • 👻 Appears to detect spirits
  • 👍 Works as intended for some users
  • 😲 Convincing paranormal encounters
  • 🤩 Awesome and very cool

Room to improve

  • 😠 Relentless and long ads
  • 👎 Fake ghosts, green screen/AI effects
  • ⚠️ Trademark infringement concerns
  • 🙄 Not much creativity, just red spots
  • 📉 Radar inaccuracies

Bugs and requests

Ghost Locator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ghosts disappearing or moving erratically
  • App crashes or freezes during use
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More interactive ghost encounter features
  • Ability to communicate with ghosts
  • Improved ghost history and background information
  • Expanded ghost detection capabilities

Ghost Detector

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes after warning screen
  • App crashes on tap to continue
  • No longer works for iPhone 4s
  • Radar does not show directional change

Requested features

3 requests
  • Fix radar directional accuracy
  • Improve ghost realism
  • Reduce ad frequency and length

In-app purchases

None

Ghost Locator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ghost Detector

One-time1
  • Ghost Detector Premium$0.99

Questions

Is Ghost Locator free?
Ghost Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ghost Detector free?
Ghost Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ghost Locator or Ghost Detector?
Ghost Locator is rated higher. Ghost Locator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 441 ratings, while Ghost Detector averages 4.4 from 444 ratings.
Do Ghost Locator or Ghost Detector have ads?
Both Ghost Locator and Ghost Detector show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Locator or Ghost Detector?
Ghost Locator ships an update every 7 months, and Ghost Detector every 3 months. Most recently, Ghost Locator was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ghost Detector on November 6, 2026.

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