Neil King
For paranormal investigators and hobbyists seeking data-driven tools, alongside aspiring indie game developers.
Ghostalker Lite
Snapshot
Who is Neil King?
Providing paranormal investigators with sensor-based utility tools and educational resources for independent game developers.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 9Last updated
Ghostalker Lite
v0.6
2.1y ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Neil King?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Paranormal investigation utilities and indie game development
Scale
studio
Target audience
Paranormal investigators and hobbyists seeking data-driven tools, alongside aspiring indie game developers.
Origin
Founded by Neil King, an author and educator who transitioned from mobile game development to specialized utility applications.
Signature Patterns
- •Heavy reliance on device hardware sensors (EMF, accelerometer, GPS) for core app functionality.
- •Freemium monetization model utilizing 'Lite' versions to funnel users toward paid or ad-supported full versions.
- •Niche targeting of the paranormal community with a consistent technical and visual brand identity.
- •Diversified revenue streams including mobile apps, educational books, and online developer courses.
Portfolio momentum
With one release in the last six months and two active apps out of fifteen, the publisher is currently maintaining its core paranormal utility suite.
Company profile
medium confidence- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Employees
- 1-10
Portfolio
What does Neil King ship?
Apps
16 apps analysed
Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.
Based on 2 of 16 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (1)
- United States2 / 2
Core markets (2/2 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
0
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
1
Negative apps
10/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does Neil King compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Both apps target the paranormal investigation niche, competing for users seeking ghost-related tools despite differing in their core utility of sensor-based communication versus entertainment content.
Contenders(2)
Both apps target paranormal investigators with communication tools, but Spirit Box: Ghost Whispers competes by bundling radar and detector features into a free, multi-tool package.
Both apps target paranormal investigators using device sensors, creating direct competition for users seeking tools for spirit communication.
Same space(18)
Addresses the same paranormal investigation market with a focus on simple, sensor-based ghost detection.
Functions as a comprehensive utility suite for the same paranormal investigation audience as Ghostalker.
Targets the same paranormal investigation audience by using phoneme-based audio for spirit communication.
known for
Ghost Detector Spirit Hunting.
Targets the same paranormal simulation audience by filtering sensor data into signals.
Serves the same paranormal entertainment audience by using camera-based radar for ghost hunting.
Provides a utility-focused alternative for paranormal investigators by visualizing magnetometer data.
Serves the same paranormal entertainment audience but focuses on visual AR simulation rather than sensor-based word generation.
Offers a specialized frequency-scanning tool for the same paranormal investigation audience.
Provides a technical alternative for paranormal investigators by repurposing compass hardware for EMF monitoring.
Targets the same paranormal investigation audience by focusing on EVP recording and analysis.
Provides a high-end alternative for paranormal investigators by using LiDAR for figure detection.
Offers a similar suite of ghost-hunting tools for the same paranormal investigation audience.
Targets the same paranormal investigation niche by using mobile hardware sensors for prank-oriented content.
Targets the same paranormal entertainment audience by analyzing sensor patterns rather than reporting raw fluctuations.
Targets the same paranormal investigation audience by using a database of words for spirit communication.
Targets the same paranormal simulation audience but uses a proprietary EM4 sensor algorithm for tracking.
Serves the same paranormal entertainment audience by using EMF-style radar for scanning.
Offers a similar paranormal investigation toolset but relies on a large word bank for signal interpretation.
New entrants(2)
Serves the same paranormal investigation audience by using multiple sensors for environmental scanning.
Targets the same paranormal investigation audience by using frequency sweeps for atmosphere.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Neil King
Bottom line
Neil King is a specialized niche publisher that has successfully pivoted from general gaming to a technical position in the paranormal utility sub-category. Their focus on raw sensor data provides a functional advantage over randomized competitors, though the portfolio currently shows signs of consolidation around a few active flagship titles.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 15
- With full intel:
- 0
- With overview:
- 15
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- yes
