Scary Prank Games vs Ghost Detector Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scary Prank Games
This app delivers a classic viral prank experience by presenting a seemingly simple maze game that unexpectedly reveals a frightening image and sound. It's designed to shock and scare friends, making it ideal for parties or Halloween.
- Classic maze game prank
- 34 scary images
- Unexpected monster appearance
- Scream sound effect
- Ideal for Halloween
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SCARE YOUR FRIENDS WITH THE ULTIMATE HORROR PRANK GAME! Get ready for screams, laughs, and pure chaos with the classic Scary Maze prank — now bigger and better than ever! Guide your friends through fun mini-games and wait for the perfect moment… then BAM! A terrifying monster suddenly appears with a loud scream that will shock anyone holding the phone. Perfect for Halloween parties, prank nights, or just scaring your friends for fun! FEATURES: • 8 different games to choose from • 15 terrifying monsters and jump scares • Record your own voice for custom pranks • Retro CRT screen effect for extra creepy vibes • Timer mode for delayed scares • Smooth new redesign and improved experience • Louder, scarier, and more fun than ever This is not a real horror game — it’s the ultimate scary prank app designed to surprise and frighten your friends in the funniest way possible. Turn up the volume, hand over the phone, and enjoy the reactions! Download now and start the scares
Ghost Detector Camera
This app uses your device's camera and EMF sensor to detect nearby spirits. It features animated graphics and sound effects to enhance the spooky experience. Explore haunted locations for the best results.
- EMF wave ghost detection
- Device video camera integration
- Animated HD graphics
- High-quality sound effects
- Ghost proximity indicator
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Get scared if you dare! This FREE Ghost Detector Camera will tell you exactly if there is a ghost or spirit nearby! *** FEATURES *** - ghost detector using EMF waves - use your device's video camera to detect ghosts - awesome animated HD graphics - high quality sound effects *** INSTRUCTIONS *** Start the detection sequence and start walking around slowly - we recommend to do this in a haunted house for best result. Pan your device from left to right and keep an eye on the ghost proximity indicator. You might run into a real ghost and see him or her on the screen! Don't wait any longer and start scanning! Disclaimer: since paranormal activity can't be scientifically proven, we can't guarantee that the app communicates with real spirits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Detector Camera at 4.3 against Scary Prank Games's 2.6. Ghost Detector Camera also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 18 months). Scary Prank Games's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Scary Prank Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ghost Detector Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ghost Detector Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 621 and 831 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Scary Prank Games's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ghost Detector Camera's.
Scary Prank Games ships an update every 18 months, Ghost Detector Camera every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scary Prank Games | Ghost Detector Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (621 ratings) | 4.3 (831 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 60.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 621 | 831 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Eduardo Oriz | First Class Media B.V. |
Customer experience
Scary Prank Games
Ghost Detector Camera
User reviews
Scary Prank Games
From 621 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💀 Scary game
- 😂 Funny to prank friends
- 🎮 Nostalgic experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🕹️ Difficult controls
- 🙄 Not actually scary
Ghost Detector Camera
From 831 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Detects ghosts
- 🚀 Instant ghost detection
- 🤩 Captures paranormal activity
- 😱 Creepy and scary
- 👻 Sees ghosts in haunted locations
Room to improve
- 🤔 Questionable accuracy of ghost detection
- 🤑 Too many ads interrupting usage
- 🤯 Frightening and unsettling experiences
- 🤒 Causes nightmares and disturbing dreams
- 🤫 Doesn't always detect ghosts as expected
Bugs and requests
Scary Prank Games
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes on level 3
- Unresponsive controls
- Randomly resets to first level
Requested features
3 requests- More customization options
- Improved jump scare effects
- Easier difficulty settings
Ghost Detector Camera
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes during use
- Camera issues like upside-down or reversed view
- Repeated display of same ghost images
- Unreliable ghost detection and false positives
Requested features
5 requests- Add ghost interaction and communication features
- Improve camera quality and ghost capture
- Reduce ads and in-app purchases
- Provide more ghost detection options and settings
- Add support for older devices
In-app purchases
Scary Prank Games
- Remove ads$0.99
Ghost Detector Camera
- Remove Ads$0.99
Questions
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