# Ghost Detector Camera vs Snap Ghost

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ghost Detector Camera at every 5 months against Snap Ghost's every 76 months. Ghost Detector Camera also leads on ratings volume (831 vs 219). Snap Ghost's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 60%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost Detector Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Snap Ghost sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Ghost Detector Camera against 4.2 for Snap Ghost. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 831 and 219 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Ghost Detector Camera's written reviews are positive against 71% of Snap Ghost's.

Ghost Detector Camera ships an update every 5 months, Snap Ghost every 76 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Detector Camera | Snap Ghost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (831 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-camera/id928413946/reviews)** | [4.2 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-ghost-camera-hunter/id1021545327/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **831** | 219 |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 76 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [First Class Media B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394094946) | [Jorge Gregorio Martin Bello](https://appshunter.io/developer/567988393) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost Detector Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detector-camera/id928413946)

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.

**Highlights:** EMF wave ghost detection, Device video camera integration, Animated HD graphics, High-quality sound effects, Ghost proximity indicator

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Detects ghosts
- 🚀 Instant ghost detection
- 🤩 Captures paranormal activity
- 😱 Creepy and scary
- 👻 Sees ghosts in haunted locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Snap Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-ghost-camera-hunter/id1021545327)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Horror Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heads Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Half Figure Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Apparitions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Horror | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scariest Score | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Packs | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Difficulty sending photos

**Requested features**

- Dark mode
- More ghost options
- Ability to resize ghosts easily
- Creepy background music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost Detector Camera free?

Ghost Detector Camera 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 Detector Camera or Snap Ghost?

Ghost Detector Camera is rated higher. Ghost Detector Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 831 ratings, while Snap Ghost averages 4.2 from 219 ratings.

### Do Ghost Detector Camera or Snap Ghost have ads?

Both Ghost Detector Camera and Snap Ghost show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ghost Detector Camera or Snap Ghost?

Ghost Detector Camera ships an update every 5 months, and Snap Ghost every 76 months. Most recently, Ghost Detector Camera was updated on October 7, 2026 and Snap Ghost on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*