The Best (Actually Useful) Phone Apps for Ghost Hunting – Not Just Ghosty Gibberish

Hey spooky cats! 🐾

It’s your friendly neighborhood Spooky Cat Lady, and today we’re diving into something a little different from the usual ghost babble apps. Sure, we all know the names—GhostTube, Necrophonic, and Spirit Talker—but let’s be honest, half the time they sound like a ghost is playing Mad Libs.

So, I went full science nerd and actually tested them… properly. But more on that soon.

🎯 The Experiment: Ghost Apps vs. Reality

We’re currently running an 11-location test:

• 5 haunted locations

• 5 non-haunted locations

• 1 location where people have died but no ghost stories (you know, just to stir the pot)

We ask the same yes/no and open-ended questions at each site to compare the results. So far? There is not much of a difference between haunted and non-haunted responses. We’re documenting everything and will publish the full results soon—spreadsheets and all. Ghost hunting… but make it Excel.

But today, let’s talk about the phone apps that might actually be useful for serious(ish) ghost hunting.

📱 Apps That Do Something Other Than Make Ghost Noises

🔊 Sound Meter

You can use this to detect sound fluctuations. I like to screen record with the meter running during quiet moments to see if there are unexplained audio spikes. It’s not flashy, but it’s a great tool if you’re ghost hunting on a budget or just want something real.

⚡ EMF Detector Apps

Let’s get this straight—phone EMF detectors are not for talking to ghosts. But they are great for checking if a space is flooded with EMF, which can mess with your equipment and your head. Literally. High EMF can cause nausea, paranoia, and hallucinations. So… maybe it is a ghost. Or maybe it’s your toaster.

🔉 Frequency Generator

These apps generate tones, including the infamous 19Hz “ghost frequency”—supposedly just below human hearing and responsible for creepy feelings and eyeball vibrations (yes, really). Some people also use this to agitate spirits. Others just annoy the cat.

🎧 Ear Scout

This one boosts ambient sounds and can be paired with high-quality headphones. I haven’t tested it on location yet, but I’m excited to. Add a good mic and screen record for documentation. Maybe you’ll catch a whisper—or just your stomach growling at 3AM.

💡 Light Meter

Lights flickering? Shadows moving? Or just a moth having an existential crisis in front of your flashlight? A light meter app can give you actual data. Use it to monitor changes in illumination. Again, screen record. Always screen record. Ghosts hate receipts.

📊 Sensor Multitools (Physics Toolbox / Sensor App)

These show all the sensors your phone can tap into: vibration, light, magnetic fields, Wi-Fi signals, and more. I like to let these run while I’m asking questions to see if anything spikes in real-time. They don’t say “GET OUT” in a creepy voice—but the data speaks for itself (if anything's speaking at all).

🌪️ RedVox Infrasound

This one is wild. RedVox detects and logs infrasound, which is sound below our hearing range but believed to cause anxiety and feelings of being watched. I ran a test playing a 19Hz infrasound video—and RedVox registered the change! I’m still learning how to read the data properly, but it’s promising. Plus, it contributes to a national infrasound study. Science!

🧠 ChatGPT

Yep, I use it too. When I'm on location, I’ll ask for ghost stories, history, and whether there's any documentation behind the hauntings. Unlike ghosts, it actually gives sources. Use it to separate folklore from fact—and maybe impress your spirit guide with how well-read you are.

👻 What About the Spirit Apps?

We’re still testing GhostTube, Necrophonic, and Spirit Talker. We’ve had a few eyebrow-raising moments—like when it said "46" in Point Pleasant, the exact number of people who died in the Silver Bridge collapse—but those could also be random hits. Statistically, we’re factoring in a 20% coincidence buffer. So far? Not looking great for them.

We’re logging:

• Direct responses

• Indirect responses

• Completely random nonsense

• Questions with no response

Will I stop using them entirely? No. But I won’t be calling them “evidence” anytime soon, either.

💸 Most of These Apps Are Free… Kind Of

Most of the apps I mentioned are free, though a few have ads or charge a few bucks to unlock better features. Still, they’re way cheaper than buying a REM pod that gets triggered by your walkie-talkie.

🧪 Real Ghost Hunting, Real Data

If you’re serious about investigating the paranormal—or just want to look like you are—these apps give you tools that can provide actual data. You won’t get spooky whispers or demon screams, but you might walk away with something that can’t be easily explained.

And let’s face it: if ghosts are real, they probably appreciate you not yelling “Is anyone here??” into your phone every five seconds.

Until next time, stay spooky but skeptical.
👻🖤
— Spooky Cat Lady