Can Ghost Apps Really Communicate with Spirits? A Skeptical Look at Our GhostTube EVP from Point Pleasant

During our recent investigation next to the Ohio River in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, we experienced something that gave us pause. While running the GhostTube app, we captured a direct response: the number 46. That number is significant in this location because 46 people died in the 1967 Silver Bridge collapse. The timing, the relevance, and the precision of that number during an EVP session were striking.

But before we jump to conclusions, let’s take a step back.

A Skeptic’s View of Spirit Communication Apps

If you've followed our investigations, you know we're skeptics. We don't take any piece of evidence at face value, especially when it comes from a phone app. There are dozens of ghost-hunting apps out there, and many are just entertainment. GhostTube, however, is one of the few that claims to use actual environmental data rather than random word generators. That said, it's still an app running on a phone, and phones weren't designed to detect spirits.

So what could have caused the app to say “46” at that moment? Was it a coincidence? A subconscious connection? Or something else entirely?

How the GhostTube App Works

According to Amy's Crypt, the creators of GhostTube, the app does not use pre-programmed word lists or play words at random like some "ghost radar" apps. Instead, GhostTube uses environmental sensors in your phone—such as the magnetometer, accelerometer, and microphone—to generate responses. These inputs are filtered through a phonetic and contextual database to produce words or numbers that may relate to the environment or activity.

In other words, the GhostTube app is trying to correlate environmental changes with potential communication, but it still relies on algorithms and sensor input, not direct spirit contact.

Amy herself has stated multiple times that while the app is a tool, it's not proof of the paranormal. It should be used in conjunction with other methods and with a healthy dose of skepticism.

The Number 46: Coincidence or Communication?

So back to that number—46. We were right next to the river, near the site of the Silver Bridge tragedy, conducting an EVP session when the app clearly said, "46."

It was chilling.

It’s entirely possible that this was a coincidence. If the app cycles through thousands of words and numbers based on slight sensor variations, maybe we just got lucky (or unlucky) with the result. But what makes this different is the context: it didn’t say 45, or 47. It said 46. At a site where 46 lives were lost. And we hadn’t mentioned that number aloud.

From a skeptical perspective, there are a few possibilities:

• Random generation that just happened to line up.

• Environmental trigger that influenced the app’s algorithm such as GPS. While we were using the app, it knew our location and said welcome to Point Pleasant on the home screen. Perhaps it uses location information for some of its answers.

• Subconscious influence, like if one of us was thinking about the number so we were more likely to notice that number being said.

• Or, if you're more open-minded—perhaps it was an intelligent response from a ghost.

Why We Still Test These Tools

Despite our skepticism, we continue to use phone apps like GhostTube because they sometimes surprise us. They can serve as part of a larger investigation, especially when combined with traditional tools like voice recorders, EMF meters, and REM pods. But we never use them as our only source of evidence, and we always question the results.

The 46 EVP was compelling. It doesn’t prove anything definitively, but it raises questions. And as paranormal investigators, that’s exactly what we’re here to do: explore the unexplained with an open mind and a critical eye.

How We Plan to Test the App in the Future

It’s wild when you think about it—these spirits we’re communicating with lived and died in a time before smartphones. That they could somehow navigate a mobile app, select the correct word, and deliver it in real time? That feels like a stretch. Few comprehend modern app functionality. So why would a spirit from the 1800s, or even the 1960s, know how to operate one?

That’s why we’re planning a fresh approach. When we get a seemingly intelligent word or phrase through GhostTube, we’re going to ask the entity to say it again. If a ghost really is trying to communicate, and they somehow figure out how to repeat themselves using the same word twice, that would be a lot more compelling than a onetime coincidence.

It might even explain why the responses on these apps often seem random. Maybe the spirit doesn’t know how to find the word again. Maybe they’re just fumbling through like we would if we were dropped into an alien operating system. It’s worth testing. And if we start seeing repeatable results, we’ll have something far more interesting than a single lucky hit.

We’ll be documenting every attempt, keeping track of repeat responses, and comparing our findings across multiple investigations and locations. Whether we get meaningful results or not, the process itself should help us better understand how these tools function—and whether they’re genuinely useful for serious paranormal research.

Watch the Full Investigation

Want to see and hear it for yourself? Check out our YouTube video where we investigate next to the Ohio River and capture the EVP. We break down the moment in real time, share our thoughts, and let you decide what to believe.

Whether it was a coincidence, a lucky hit, or a message from the beyond, the experience is a reminder that the world is still full of mysteries.

Let us know in the comments: do you think the GhostTube app can provide real paranormal evidence, or is it just an interesting piece of tech?

Other Paranormal Hotspots in Point Pleasant

If you’re planning a visit to Point Pleasant, there are plenty of spots with haunted reputations worth checking out:

• The Lowe Hotel: Once a luxurious place to stay, the Lowe Hotel is now closed but still well-known for reported apparitions, phantom music, and shadowy figures.

• TNT Area: This World War II munitions site is not only tied to Mothman sightings but is also said to be haunted by strange noises, cold spots, and disembodied voices.

• Tu-Endie-Wei State Park: The burial site of Chief Cornstalk, whose dying curse is believed by some to have played a role in the tragic events that have plagued the region.

Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, Point Pleasant offers a fascinating look at paranormal lore, unsolved mysteries, and the ongoing quest to uncover the truth.

So stay curious and stay spooky, my spooky cats!