Comparison

Ghost Detector Camera 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 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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Ghost Detector

Detect paranormal activity and ghosts using your device's sensors. This app utilizes a new algorithm to measure the nature and impact of entities, offering a fun way to explore haunted locations or playfully scare friends.

Highlights
  • Ghost detection
  • Paranormal activity scanner
  • EMF meter sensor
  • Spirit board functionality
  • Entity nature measurement
  • Movement tracking
Features
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Find ghosts and places of other paranormal activities with EM4, The most accurate sensor for iOS devices. New algorithm - EM4 is finally stable, it's much more accurate and sensitive than any of its counterparts and additionally enables us to measure nature of paranormal entity, whether it's state and impact on surroundings is positive or negative at a given time. App can be used to observe haunted places and find where paranormal entities are present, experienced hunters can even follow their movement. Search for ghosts yourself or just scare your friends! * As no one can have full understanding of nature of paranormal beings and activities, this app provides no guarantee that it's accuracy will be exact or will not change by the time. App is for fun and entertainment purposes only! * Sensitivity may vary from device to device.

Screenshots

Ghost Detector Camera2 screens
Ghost Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ghost Detector at none against Ghost Detector Camera's shown. Ghost Detector also leads on ratings volume (9.6K vs 831) and review sentiment (69% vs 60%). Ghost Detector Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 22 months). On price, rating, 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 Detector Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ghost Detector sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Ghost Detector Camera against 4.2 for Ghost Detector. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Detector has 9.6K ratings behind it against 831, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Ghost Detector Camera's written reviews are positive against 69% of Ghost Detector's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost Detector Camera ships an update every 5 months, Ghost Detector every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ghost Detector Camera versus Ghost Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost Detector CameraGhost Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (831 ratings) — better4.2 (9.6K ratings)
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews69.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8319.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 22 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB131 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperFirst Class Media B.V.Talgame

Customer experience

Ghost Detector Camera

All ratings831 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral5.4%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews354 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral11.9%
Negative28.0%

Ghost Detector

All ratings9,606 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral8.8%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews436 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral8.5%
Negative22.0%

User reviews

Ghost Detector Camera

From 831 App Store ratings

What 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

Ghost Detector

From 9.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful for detecting paranormal activity
  • 🤖 Accurate EMF readings
  • 🔍 Helps locate ghosts/spirits
  • 😊 Fun and engaging to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🤔 Questionable accuracy of results
  • 😨 Can be creepy/unsettling to use
  • 💰 Requires in-app purchases for full functionality

Bugs and requests

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

Ghost Detector

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Readings sometimes get stuck at max level
  • Sensor/detector not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add voice/audio recording capabilities
  • Provide more detailed instructions on how to use
  • Implement a ghost/spirit communication feature
  • Allow users to save/review past readings

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ghost Detector Camera

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
5 purchases

Ghost Detector

One-time5
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • PKE Meter$1.99
  • Soviet EMF$1.99
Show 2 more
  • EVP Sensor$1.99
  • Master Ghost Hunter Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Ghost Detector Camera free?
Ghost Detector Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost Detector free?
Ghost Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ghost Detector Camera or Ghost Detector?
Ghost Detector Camera is rated higher. Ghost Detector Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 831 ratings, while Ghost Detector averages 4.2 from 9.6K ratings.
Do Ghost Detector Camera or Ghost Detector have ads?
Ghost Detector Camera shows ads; Ghost Detector does not.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Detector Camera or Ghost Detector?
Ghost Detector Camera ships an update every 5 months, and Ghost Detector every 22 months. Most recently, Ghost Detector Camera was updated on October 11, 2026 and Ghost Detector on October 13, 2026.

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