Best Scary Ghost Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good scary ghost apps. We benchmark 244+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Scary Ghost Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Ghost Behind Prank FilterGhost Behind Prank FilterFree1.2★ (19)YesNoNov 2026
2Ghost SLSGhost SLS$0.994.4★ (3.7K)YesNoNov 2026
3Ghost Detector - Spirit BoxGhost Detector - Spirit BoxFree4.5★ (6.1K)YesYesNov 2026
4Camera Ghost Radar GameCamera Ghost Radar GameFree3.5★ (1.4K)YesNoNov 2026
5Charlie Charlie Challenge!Charlie Charlie Challenge!Free4.5★ (5.9K)YesYesNov 2026
6Spirit Board (very scary)Spirit Board (very scary)Free4.3★ (52K)YesYesNov 2026
7Ghost Detector - Haunted RadarGhost Detector - Haunted RadarFree4.2★ (9.6K)NoYesOct 2026
8Ghost Radar®: CLASSICGhost Radar®: CLASSICFree3.6★ (2.4K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Scary Ghost Apps

Ghost SLS#2

Ghost SLS by OurBigAdventure, LLC

Ghost Hunting SLS Emulator
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.4😐(3.7K ratings)
$0.99Ads
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This app emulates an SLS camera to detect human figures using your device's camera. It includes filters to help distinguish real detections from false positives caused by lighting. Users can capture and share photos of their findings and connect with others in a community chat.

What We Love

  • 👍 Works well for ghost hunting
  • 🔍 Accurately detects anomalies
  • 🤖 Realistic ghost detection

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Picks up non-ghost objects as anomalies
  • 💰 Ads even after paid purchase
  • 🤔 Ghosts appear to be dancing/moving unnaturally
Ghost Detector - Spirit Box#3

Ghost Detector - Spirit Box by ZipoApps

Ghost Hunting Camera Tracker
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.5😐(6.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Simulate a ghost hunting experience using your device's sensors. Detect sound waves with the microphone, visualize magnetic fields with the magnetometer, and apply special camera filters to create a spooky atmosphere. Record your investigations and share them with others.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Interesting app
  • 👍 Scary but enjoyable experience
  • 🤖 EMF detection feature works

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔇 Annoying audio/sound effects
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

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FAQ about Scary Ghost Apps

What are the best scary ghost apps for iPhone?
Ghost Behind Prank Filter tops our scary ghost apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 1.2-star average from 19 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top scary ghost apps we rank are free to download, including Ghost Behind Prank Filter and Ghost Detector - Spirit Box.
Ghost Behind Prank Filter shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 244+ scary ghost apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.