Get Paid to Rank How “Haunted” Noises Sound 👻🔊💰

“Yes, I literally judged ghost sounds for cash — and some were terrifyingly convincing.”

I. Introduction: Ghosts, Groans, and Gig Work

If someone told you that you could earn money by listening to creepy sounds and deciding how haunted they feel, you’d probably laugh and say, “Okay, what’s the catch?” But here’s the twist — there’s no catch. There’s an actual app out there that pays you to rank eerie noises, like flickering whispers, door creaks, or muffled growls from unknown origins.

It’s part ghost-hunting, part sound design, and part psychological experiment. Oh, and it pays. Not much per noise, but over time it adds up — and the experience? Unforgettable.

II. Meet the App: PhantomSense

The app is called PhantomSense — a quirky blend of crowdsourcing, sound engineering, and experimental psychology. Think of it as a “haunted audio Tinder.” You swipe left if the sound’s boring, swipe right if it chills your spine, and tag the ones that make your skin crawl as “5-star haunted.”

The app’s developers say they collect and curate audio clips from abandoned buildings, caves, forests, and user submissions. Each sound comes with zero context — no location, no story, no source — just you and the noise.

And the task? Rank each sound from 1 to 5 on the “Haunted Scale.”

III. My First Night Ranking Ghost Noises

I downloaded PhantomSense on a rainy Friday night. Perfect atmosphere. After a short onboarding process (agree to terms, link PayPal, calibrate headphones), I got my first audio:

A soft humming… like an old woman singing in the next room.

Goosebumps. I rated it a solid 4.

Then came the next one:

A sharp knock, silence… then what sounded like dragging chains.

That was a 5. Easily.

After 20 minutes, I had rated 37 clips. I earned $0.93 — not life-changing, but strangely satisfying. It felt like I was helping a paranormal investigation squad — or building a haunted Spotify.

IV. Who’s Behind This?

PhantomSense is backed by a startup called EerieMetrics, based out of Denmark and partially funded by a research grant from a university studying “sonic anxiety patterns.”

Apparently, they use your feedback to:

Train AI models on what humans perceive as “haunted.”
Improve horror games and VR experiences.
Sell curated “haunted ambiance” to movie studios and escape rooms.

So yes — your fear has market value now.

V. What Do These Noises Even Sound Like?

You’re probably wondering: are these actual ghost recordings? Short answer — maybe. But more likely:

Some are foley sounds: creaking doors, whispering wind, manipulated voices.
Others are raw: low rumbles, EMF interference, field recordings with static and screams.
And some are inexplicable: One clip had a voice that clearly said, “Don’t move,” but it wasn’t human. Like, not even close.

My most unforgettable clip?

A baby crying. Then silence. Then what sounded like that same baby laughing… backwards.

I took off my headphones and stepped away for five minutes.

VI. The App’s Dark Side: Paranoia and Auditory Hallucinations

After three straight days of ranking sounds, something weird happened.

I heard a creak in my apartment hallway. The exact same creak as Clip #1247.

I froze.

I started questioning everything. Were these sounds real? Were they leaking into my brain? Did I rate a ghost?

Turns out, I wasn’t alone. The PhantomSense community is full of similar stories:

One user heard a growl from their phone… while it was off.
Another kept hearing a whisper say “I see you” while walking in public.
Some claim their dreams have become haunted soundscapes.

The app even added a disclaimer: “PhantomSense is not responsible for auditory hallucinations.”

VII. So… How Much Can You Actually Earn?

Let’s talk cash. Because while the concept is fun, we’re all here for that haunted hustle.

Payment Breakdown (Approximate):

1–2 cents per ranked clip.
Bonus clips pay 5–10 cents (limited daily).
Mystery sounds (no audio, just vibes!) pay up to 50 cents — you “guess” what the sound would be.
Weekly leaderboard bonuses: $5 to $25.

Average users report $15–$40 per week if you’re consistent. High scorers can push toward $80.

Not a full-time job. But not bad for judging ghost sounds in your pajamas.

VIII. Leaderboards, Tiers, and “Spectral Status”

As you level up, you unlock new titles:

Ghost Rookie (0–100 clips)
Spectral Sifter (100–500 clips)
Wraith Whisperer (500–1000)
Haunt Hero (1000+ clips)

There’s even a top rank called “The Listening One”, reserved for those who complete over 10,000 clips. Apparently, they get a custom sound recorded just for them — based on their listening profile.

I asked one “Listening One” what their custom clip was.

They said:

“It was my own voice, whispering things I’ve never said… in a language I don’t know.”

Chills. Literal chills.

IX. Is It Real or Is It a Prank?

Some skeptics argue PhantomSense is just a clever hoax:

The sounds are AI-generated.
The “payments” are to keep people hooked.
The hallucinations are placebo.

Maybe.

But then again, why did one of the clips contain my childhood home’s door squeak?

I never submitted that. I never even recorded it.

X. Creative Uses & Real World Impact

Believe it or not, ranking haunted sounds has unexpected side effects:

Better hearing: Users report improved auditory attention and sensitivity.
Meditation alternative: For some, these sounds are relaxing — even comforting.
Story prompts: Writers use them for horror inspiration.
Therapy tool? Some psychologists use them for exposure therapy in fear management.

Also, game studios have started hiring top PhantomSense users as “Sound Curators” — literally paying people to choose the scariest audio clips for their next VR haunted mansion.

XI. A Day in the Life of a Sound Rater

Here’s a fictionalized (but totally plausible) glimpse into the life of a full-time PhantomSense user:

6:00 AM: Wake up to a notification — “13 new haunted clips available.”

6:15 AM: Rate them all. One has a hiss followed by a moan. 5 stars.

6:45 AM: Coffee break. Kitchen chair creaks like the app’s Clip #2099. Weird.

9:00 AM: “Mystery Sound Challenge” drops. It’s just static… or is it whispering?

12:00 PM: Submit one user-generated sound — the creaking elevator in your building.

3:00 PM: Get a badge: “Rated 500+ ghost clips.”

9:00 PM: Hear a strange tone coming from your headphones even though the app is closed.

9:01 PM: Laugh nervously. Close all apps. Go to bed. Leave the light on.

XII. The Haunted Community

There’s a private forum for users who reach over 1000 ranked sounds. Inside:

Paranormal debates
Real ghost stories
Fan theories (some believe the app is a haunted object itself)
“Guess the origin” game — someone posts a clip, and others try to match the location.

One user claims PhantomSense is run by an AI ghost named “Loquira” who feeds on fear data.

No proof. But the theory is… oddly convincing.

XIII. Should You Try It?

If you love horror, weird side hustles, and can handle the occasional spine-tingling noise, then yes — PhantomSense is worth a try.

It won’t make you rich, but it might make your life a lot more interesting. You’ll listen closer. You’ll hear the world differently. And you’ll probably get a solid story out of it.

Or a ghost.

Hopefully just the story.

Written by the author, Fatima Al-Hajri 👩🏻‍💻