Comparison

Ghost Detector Camera vs GO

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

GO

Enhance your metal detecting experience with real-time detector data, music control, and advanced identification features. Map your finds on Google Maps and gain full control over your device.

Highlights
  • Real-time detector display
  • Music control
  • Coin ID Magic
  • Plot finds on Google Maps
  • Full detector control
  • In-app upgrade to Pro App
Features
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GO WILD. FIND ADVENTURE. Pair and go with your Minelab GO-FIND 40/44 or GO-FIND 60/66 Metal Detector. GO-FIND App features: • Real-time detector display • Listen to and mute music • ‘Coin ID Magic’ • Plot ‘Findpoints’ on Google Maps • Full detector control The GO-FIND 40/44 features the Standard App, but can be upgraded to the Pro App (Free In-App Upgrade). The GO-FIND 60/66 features the Pro App.

Screenshots

Ghost Detector Camera2 screens
GO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Detector Camera at 4.3 against GO's 3.3. Ghost Detector Camera also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 33%) and ratings volume (831 vs 16). GO's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 GO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ghost Detector Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost Detector Camera has 831 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Ghost Detector Camera's written reviews are positive against 33% of GO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost Detector Camera ships an update every 5 months, GO every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ghost Detector Camera versus GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost Detector CameraGO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (831 ratings) — better3.3 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings831 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFirst Class Media B.V.Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Ghost Detector Camera

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

GO

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral25.9%
Negative40.7%

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

GO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ghost Detector Camera

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

GO

One-time1
  • GO-FIND ProFree

Questions

Is Ghost Detector Camera free?
Ghost Detector Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GO free?
GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ghost Detector Camera or GO?
Ghost Detector Camera is rated higher. Ghost Detector Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 831 ratings, while GO averages 3.3 from 16 ratings.
Do Ghost Detector Camera or GO have ads?
Ghost Detector Camera shows ads; GO does not.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Detector Camera or GO?
Ghost Detector Camera ships an update every 5 months, and GO every 8 months. Most recently, Ghost Detector Camera was updated on October 11, 2026 and GO on October 8, 2026.

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