7 Best Ghost Detector Apps on Android

These days, shows about hunting astral beings, or ghosts, have become quite popular. However, it’s still unclear whether these shows are real or just made-up stories. If you want to find out for yourself, the best way is to visit places that locals believe are haunted.

When you’re at these haunted spots, you can’t see ghosts with your own eyes. That’s where ghost detector apps come in! They can help support your ghost hunting adventures.

Here are some apps that might be useful for detecting supernatural entities. Keep in mind, not all of these apps are scientifically proven, but they can be fun to use for entertainment. So, what are they?

1. EMF Ghost Detector and Camera

As the name suggests, this app uses EMF (Electromagnetic Field) readings to detect supernatural activity. What makes it unique is that it reportedly uses real EMF data to track spirits.

The app’s display combines the EMF detector with your phone’s camera. It shows EMF readings through green lights, numbers, and a live graph. There are also camera filters and sound options to make the experience more immersive.

These features make detecting magnetic anomalies more interesting. Unlike some apps that randomly detect unusual magnetic activity, this one seems more genuine.

When I tried it, I didn’t immediately find any strange magnetic fields, unlike other apps that quickly show anomalies just to spook users. It feels like this app was thoughtfully made to offer a more realistic ghost detection experience. After all, spotting spirits isn’t easy, even with advanced tech.

What I like about EMF Ghost Detector and Camera:

• Combines an EMF detector with a camera for better visualization
• Includes a negative camera filter that adds suspense
• Offers a low-frequency sound option
• Provides simple but complete EMF data

One thing to note:

• The app’s visual design feels a bit unpolished

2. Ghost Detector Pro

This app uses your phone’s sensors to detect changes in the magnetic field that might suggest supernatural activity nearby. Don’t worry! Devices like TVs, phones, chargers, and other gadgets won’t affect the detection since their magnetic fields are usually stable.

Ghost Detector Pro has a very simple interface: the main screen looks like a radar, with just two buttons, the power button to start detection and a settings button. When I pressed the power button, the app began scanning for unusual magnetic fields, accompanied by radar sounds that made the experience feel more real.

If the app detects an anomaly, a green dot appears on the radar. It claims to detect fields within a range of 0 to 9 meters, depending on your phone model. Interestingly, during my testing, only one magnetic anomaly showed up at a time. I never saw multiple anomalies detected simultaneously.

Although it’s meant for entertainment, it would feel more realistic if Ghost Detector Pro could show several magnetic anomalies at once instead of just one.

What I like about this app:

• Simple and easy to use
• Doesn’t get confused by stable magnetic fields from electronic devices
• Radar sound effects add to the realism

Things to note:

• Magnetic anomalies appear one at a time and are constant, which feels less realistic
• Anomalies show up too quickly

3. GhostTube SLS Camera

Have you heard of the Kinect camera, often used by paranormal investigators to detect supernatural activity? This camera works by projecting hundreds of invisible laser points into an area and measuring the reflections to calculate the distance and shape of objects like people, chairs, tables, and more.

Some believe that supernatural entities can also reflect or interfere with these infrared rays, causing clusters of strange dots to appear outside the shapes of normal objects or humans. That’s why SLS cameras are popular tools for ghost detection.

The GhostTube SLS Camera app claims to use technology similar to the Kinect, called LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), which is available on some modern smartphones.

Besides detecting these unusual dot clusters that might indicate supernatural presence, the app also lets you record them directly, so you don’t need an extra camera to capture evidence.

What I like is that GhostTube SLS Camera offers several filters that make the scanned environment look creepier, making ghost hunting even more exciting.

What I like about this app:

• Uses LiDAR technology similar to the Kinect camera
• Allows direct video recording of anomalous objects
• Includes filters that add spooky effects

One thing to note:

• LiDAR technology is only found on certain phone models, so while the app can be installed on all devices, it won’t provide accurate results on phones without LiDAR.

4. Real Ghost Detector + Radar

To create a spooky atmosphere, this app features an eye-catching design. When you open it, you’ll see a camera display tinted transparent green, resembling ‘night vision’ even in bright surroundings.

The app starts scanning for ghosts automatically, showing progress as a percentage at the top of the screen. Once it reaches 100%, the detected entity’s information is saved.

You can even name the entities yourself. The data is stored in a gallery and includes details like gender, year of death, height, and weight. Pretty unique, right?

Although I’m not sure how this radar detects ‘spirit energy,’ I really like the spirit scream sound effects, it makes the ghost hunt feel more intense and thrilling.

What I like about this app;

• Captures data about detected entities
• Allows users to name the entities
• Night vision visuals and sound effects build a tense, spooky atmosphere
• Has a spotlight feature to highlight suspicious shadows or silhouettes

One thing to note:

• The app doesn’t explain how it detects spirit energy

5. Ghost Hunting Tools

This app functions as a low-frequency sound scanner, also known as an EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) device. It detects low-frequency sounds that humans can’t hear.

What’s interesting is that the app doesn’t just detect these sounds; it also translates them into human words. This means you can “communicate” with supernatural entities through the app. Every translated word is saved automatically in a Word History that you can review anytime.

Additionally, the app includes a built-in EMF reader that detects electromagnetic field anomalies around you. The EVP display even shows the magnetic field strength in microtesla units.

What I like about this app:

• Mimics how a real EVP device works
• Translates low-frequency sounds into human words
• Includes an EMF detector
• Provides a helpful tutorial at the start explaining how the app and its features work

Things to note:

• Translated words appear only in English
• Sometimes the words don’t relate logically to the questions or conversations you have

6. Ghost Detector & Ghost Tracker by TRITIN GLOBAL

Tritin Global offers its own ghost detection app, but it leans more towards entertainment. Users can customize the “type of ghost” they want to appear, ranging from friendly Halloween ghosts to harmless spirits or even terrifying ones.

To make the app feel like a real ghost detector, it uses three energy sensors commonly referenced in ghost hunting: EMF, EVP, and PKE (Psycho-Kinetic Energy). Before you start tracking, the app even calibrates these sensors, which adds to the realistic vibe.

However, don’t expect actual ghosts to show up, these sensors are purely decorative and for fun.

What I like about this app:

• Feels very similar to a real ghost detector
• Has a sensor calibration process before tracking begins
• The visuals look attractive and professional
• Allows users to customize the types of ghosts they want to see
• Includes a collection of interesting ghost stories to read

Things to note:

• Clearly designed for entertainment only
• The free version has many long ads

7. Ghost Radar®: CLASSIC

This ghost simulation app uses a red and black color scheme that sets a mysterious, eerie mood. The main screen shows a radar to detect entities and settings to adjust scan sensitivity.

Alongside the radar, there’s a column displaying words or messages that supposedly come from detected spirits. Another section shows sensor data with numbers, though it’s unclear exactly which sensors the app uses.

While the design is simple, the app doesn’t explain the purpose of each radar element. The radar itself and the communication column are the easiest to understand.

Luckily, Ghost Radar®: CLASSIC doesn’t randomly place entities on the radar, which helps it feel like a real spirit detector, even though it only shows one entity at a time.

What I like about this app:

• Simple and straightforward spirit radar simulation
• Features a radar and a communication column showing ghostly messages
• Includes a unique sensor data column not often found in similar apps

Things to note:

• Only one entity is ever recorded at a time
• The sensor principles are unclear
• No explanation for each radar element’s function

Overall, these ghost detector apps can definitely make your “ghost hunting” experience more fun and exciting. Are the ghosts they detect real? That’s up to you to find out. Feel free to download any of these apps and give it a try. Ready to explore the supernatural?