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Are you prepared to embark on a journey where shadows come alive and the air is filled with whispered secrets? Let's tread into the unknown, embracing the mysteries of the eternal night with none other than our smartphones—and some seriously spooky ghost-hunting phone apps.

Apps like GhostTube, iOvilus, and Ghostcom Radar will help you peer into the unseen, hear the silent whispers, and communicate with the entities lurking in the shadows... right from your iPhone or Android device.

And if you’re feeling particularly possessed by the holiday spirits, be sure to check out our picks of the 7 best Halloween apps, the best trick-or-treating apps, and Halloween apps for kids.

Disclaimer

This guide is intended to amuse, entertain, and add a bit of spectral spice to the Halloween season—it is not to be considered an affirmation of the paranormal. Enjoy the spooky vibes, and have fun with the ghostly interactions, but remember—it’s all in good, eerie fun!

#1. GhostTube


  • Price: Free (in-app purchases)
  • DevicesiOS, Android

GhostTube claims to be your digital conduit to the spectral realm, a modern-day ghost hunting tool designed for those eager to glimpse the unseen. GhostTube is more of a series of apps, but the various tools available.

GhostTube SLS

GhostTube app still showing anomalous figure
Ghost or bobblehead? (hint: it’s a bobblehead)
Image: Angelo Ilumba

GhostTube SLS captures visual representations of paranormal activity. It uses advanced sensor technology and augmented reality to detect and visually represent potential spectral figures within your environment. The screen could illuminate mysterious figures, allowing users a visual gateway into the spiritual dance of the unseen. The problem? If anything in view is even remotely in the shape of a human, it will be detected. Still, it’s a solid tool for those seeking to observe the unobservable, presenting potential encounters with the ethereal in visual form.

GhostTube Seeker

Still from Ghost Tube Seeker app
Attempt communication with the beyond through the Ghost Tube Seeker app.
Image: Angelo Ilumba

GhostTube Seeker focuses on auditory anomalies, attempting to capture the elusive whispers and murmurs from the beyond. Through AI imaging, GhostTube Seeker generates a visual depiction of haunting words it deciphers. 

In essence, GhostTube and its specialized counterparts, GhostTube SLS and GhostTube Seeker, offer a set of features allowing users to attempt interaction with possible paranormal entities through visual and auditory means.

So, whether you’re an enthusiast of the ethereal or just seeking some eerie entertainment, GhostTube promises a hauntingly good time. Approach with an open mind, a sense of fun, and who knows—you might just capture a whisper or a shadow that makes you ponder the mysteries of the unseen.

2. iOvilus


iOvilus app magnetic and temperature sensor
The iOvilus app senses temperature and electromagnetic fields.
Image: Angelo Ilumba

iOvilus is engineered with a range of sensors designed to measure various environmental factors such as temperature and electromagnetic fields, interpreting anomalies in these readings as potential interactions with otherworldly entities. The app translates these supposed interactions into coherent English words, producing a string of communications thought to be from the spirits inhabiting the surroundings.

The interface is user-friendly, allowing even the novices of spectral communication to delve into conversations with the unseen. The app provides a log of words generated during the session, allowing curious minds to ponder over the possible messages from the ethereal realm.

3. GhostHunting Tools


Ghosthunting Tools smartphone app interface
Translate those eerie moans and groans using the Ghosthunting Tools app.
Image: Angelo Ilumba
  • Price: Free (in-app purchases)
  • Devices: iOS, Android

In the boundless realm of shadows and murmurs, GhostHunting Tools emerges as a spectral sleuth, dedicated to deciphering the whispers and signs of the ethereal. It's a digital conduit designed for those who wish to peek behind the veil and maybe, just maybe, catch a fleeting glimpse of the unknown.

GhostHunting Tools employs a variety of sensors and algorithms to analyze the environment for anomalies and potential paranormal activity. It gauges environmental readings, interpreting the subtle shifts and deviations as possible traces of unseen entities. The app translates the inaudible grunts and moans of the unliving to help you decipher any possible messages being sent your way. 

The application’s interface is intuitive, allowing enthusiasts of all levels to embark on their ghostly adventures with ease. It combines a multitude of features meant to enhance the experience of delving into the unseen, inviting users to interpret the signs and signals it unveils.

4. Ghostcom Radar


Ghostcom Radar smartphone app interface
Scan for anomalies around you using the Ghostcom Radar app.
Image: Angelo Ilumba

Ghostcom Radar employs intricate algorithms to scan the surroundings and detect anomalies that could suggest a spectral presence. It converts the unseen to the seen, depicting visual indicators on your device, and seemingly allowing you to observe the movements of the entities lurking in the shadows.

We have seen a notable increase in the device’s temperature while running the app. Could it be an unseen energy enveloping the phone, resulting in otherworldly warmth, or do the developers need to address the power demands of the app? 

The intuitive interface and the vivid visual indicators allow seekers of all levels to navigate the unseen realms with Ghostcom Radar. The pulsating warmth and the visual whispers on the screen invite users to explore and interpret the potential messages and movements from the ethereal world.

5. Ghost Detector Radar Camera


Ghost Detector Radar Camera still
Ghost Detector Radar Camera turns the paranormal into a party.
Image: Angelo Ilumba

Ghost Detector Radar Camera is, in essence, a game—a playful venture rather than a solemn tool for spectral exploration. It blends creative algorithms and camera interactivity to depict imaginative visualizations of spectral entities, inviting users to a spectral soiree cloaked in mystery and shrouded in playful shadows. You can ask questions to the ghosts. For those on the free version, be prepared for ads between your inquiries. 

This app spins a dance floor with its user-friendly interface, allowing spectral enthusiasts of all levels to interact and engage with the ethereal, interpreting the playful whispers and the dancing shadows as they unfurl in this whimsical waltz with the unseen.

Every depicted shadow and every visual whisper within Ghost Detector Radar Camera is a step in a haunting dance, an echo of playful whispers reminding users to engage with a smile and a light heart, to revel in the game of the mysterious and the unseen.

Ghost hunting in rural areas


Venturing into the remote recesses of the world in search of unseen whispers brings with it an eerie resonance, a unique haunting thrill. However, these secluded corners are notoriously known as… dead zones, places where the pulse of cellular life is faint. You’ll need excellent network coverage to keep you connected on your otherworldly explorations.

Telus is especially strong in the rural areas. Koodo is a great choice for anybody looking to get Telus' coverage at lower prices. Their Base Prepaid plan includes a whopping 75GB of data for only $40/month, so you can watch shows like The Haunting or Stranger Things on your smartphone before your ghostly outing.

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Angelo Ilumba

Angelo Ilumba

Angelo is a highly experienced writer specializing in unraveling the complexities of the mobile and tech worlds, helping readers easily understand what is relevant to them. Angelo has been featured in several publications including NPR, Yahoo Finance, and MoneyTalksNews. He is never too humble to brag about being a UC Berkeley graduate and is an avid hockey fan.



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