A YouTuber recently released a video attacking ghost-hunting tools and apps — while showing Spirit Talker on screen. In his rant, he claimed that paranormal apps are “definitely listening to you,” “tracking your location,” and “probably data mining the hell out of your phone.”
But here’s the twist: by making these claims, he isn’t just accusing paranormal apps — he’s also accusing Apple and Google. These are multi-billion-dollar companies whose operating systems are built on strict privacy and security safeguards. To say apps like Spirit Talker can secretly spy on users is to suggest that Apple and Google’s protections don’t work — What a crazy accusation to make!
The Truth About Spirit Talker
1. “It’s definitely listening to you.”
Wrong. Spirit Talker does not, and has never, listened to users. If the microphone is being used, iOS and Android both show a clear indicator. Spirit Talker does NOT run background recording or spy on conversations. Suggesting otherwise is false claims.
2. “It knows where you are.”
Nope. Spirit Talker does not track, log, or send your GPS location anywhere. In fact, unless an app specifically requests location permissions (which Spirit Talker does not), the operating system simply doesn’t provide that data. Claiming otherwise is not just misleading — it’s technically impossible.
3. “It’s probably data mining your phone.”
This is the most ridiculous claim of all. Spirit Talker does not harvest data. No hidden trackers, no shady permissions, no secret uploads. The only data stored is what you choose to log during your paranormal investigations. That’s it.
Why These Accusations Are Harmful
Although the YouTuber tried to frame his comments as being about “all paranormal apps”, throughout the video segment he repeatedly showed Spirit Talker on screen while making those claims. This creates a misleading impression for viewers — that Spirit Talker is the specific app doing the things he describes, such as listening, tracking location, or data mining. None of this is true. Spirit Talker does not listen, does not track, and does not harvest data. By pairing his accusations with footage of Spirit Talker, he effectively directed those false claims at Spirit Talker.
Spreading false information like this, it doesn’t just insult the developer — it undermines the whole paranormal community. Tools like the SB7 Spirit Box, REM pods, K2 meters, cat balls, and apps like ours, are used because millions of people from all over the world have had meaningful results.
The whole point of paranormal investigation is exploring the unknown with the best tools available. Writing them all off as scams while fabricating stories about apps (like Spirit Talker) spying on users doesn’t make the critic look smart — it shows they’d rather spread misinformation than facts.
The YouTuber could have taken the time to research the permissions they use and the security safeguards already built into modern operating systems. Apple and Google are multi-billion-dollar companies whose reputations depend on user privacy and security. By claiming that apps like Spirit Talker listen, track, or data mine, he’s essentially suggesting that these operating systems are failing at their core purpose — which simply isn’t true!
What Our Apps Actually Do
- Provide controlled environments for possible spirit communication.
- Are based on years of scientific and paranormal research.
- Give investigators ways to log, record, and analyse their sessions.
- Work transparently within the permissions and frameworks of iOS and Android.
No spying. No tracking. No data mining.
Final Thoughts
Healthy skepticism is valuable. Spreading false information isn’t. If a critic wants to say, ‘I don’t believe this works,’ that’s fine — that’s their opinion. But when someone tells their audience that apps like Spirit Talker are definitely spying, tracking, and possibly stealing data, that’s misinformation presented as fact. The paranormal field deserves better.
If you want the truth about how apps or devices actually work, ask the people who design and build them — don’t listen to random commentators on YouTube with no technical background.
So, to our users and supporters: thank you for continuing to use our apps and devices with an open mind. Keep documenting your findings, keep sharing your experiences — and remember, in paranormal research the truth matters more than clickbait.
For a full list of common misconceptions about Spirit Talker, please visit this web page https://spottedghosts.com/spirit-talker-common-misconceptions/ for the TRUTH.
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