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Ghost Scanner / Target Blue Eye alternative

Target Blue Eye alternative.
Around half the listed price.

Ghost Scanner is a UK Target Blue Eye alternative at £699. Compare the portable emergency vehicle detector with Target Blu Eye 2 — tracker scanning, anti-hack monitoring and drone detection alerts coming soon, at around half the published product price.

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Ghost Scanner went head to head with Target Blu Eye — and won.

CarStuff tested Ghost Scanner and Target Blu Eye side by side for several weeks. After that comparison, Ghost Scanner was the clear winner.

The review covers nearby emergency vehicle alerts — the same core job as a Target Blue Eye alternative — and shows why Ghost Scanner came out ahead at £699, with tracker scanning and anti-hack monitoring included.

See the published comparison below

Ghost Scanner vs Target Blu Eye 2

Emergency alerts. Tracker checks. Drone alerts coming soon. One price.

See what you get with Ghost Scanner — and how the two systems compare.

Your portable system

Ghost Scanner

£699

Device, app access, updates and support.

Included: Emergency vehicle alerts
Included: Compatible tracker detection, including AirTag-style devices*
Coming soon: Drone detection alerts — coming soon via free software update***
Included: Anti-hack system that monitors and helps prevent man-in-the-middle attacks**
Included: Portable use whilst walking
Included: Easily move between vehicles
Included: Plug-in power from a cigarette lighter socket or USB
Included: Fit it yourself — no vehicle hardwiring
Included: Your phone is the display
Included: Six phone app colour themes
Included: Visual and sound alerts
Included: Free self-service software updates

No subscription. Free lifetime updates and ongoing support.

Buy Now · £699

Fitted vehicle system

Target Blu Eye 2

from £1,399

LED £1,399 · LCD £1,449. Published product prices.

Included: Emergency vehicle alerts
Not included: Compatible tracker detection, including AirTag-style devices*
Not included: Drone detection alerts***
Not included: Anti-hack system that monitors and helps prevent man-in-the-middle attacks**
Not included: Portable use whilst walking
Not included: Easily move between vehicles
Not included: Plug-in power from a cigarette lighter socket or USB
Not included: Fit it yourself — no vehicle hardwiring
Not included: Your phone is the display
Not included: Six phone app colour themes
Included: Visual and sound alerts
Included: Free self-service software updates

Save £700–£750 with Ghost Scanner

Compared with the listed LED and LCD product prices.

Comparison covers the fitted Target Blu Eye 2 LED and LCD systems, not other Blu Eye products. *Tracker scanning is not listed among their advertised features. **Anti-hack / man-in-the-middle monitoring is not listed among their advertised features. ***Drone detection alerts are a planned Ghost Scanner software update for existing owners and are not currently available. Both systems provide emergency service awareness, including police, ambulance and fire services. Target Blu Eye self-service updates are free; fitting centres may charge. Product prices exclude fitting, delivery and optional extras. Checked 17 September 2026; detection performance is not compared. Sources: Target Blu Eye 2 LED, LCD and UK FAQs.

Simple plug-in setup

Fit it in seconds. Take it with you.

Plug the compact Ghost Scanner device into your cigarette lighter socket or USB power, attach the small antenna to your windscreen, and use your phone as the display.

01 / PLUG IN

Power from your car.

Use your cigarette lighter socket or USB power. No connection to the car battery or wiring through the firewall is needed.

02 / ATTACH

A small windscreen antenna.

Stick the antenna to the windscreen. The physical setup takes seconds, with no under-bonnet installation.

03 / TAKE IT WITH YOU

One system. More freedom.

Use your phone as the screen, move the device between vehicles or take it with you whilst walking with suitable portable power.

Target Blu Eye 2 is a fitted vehicle system with a separate display or mirror integration; its LCD product page specifies professional installation. Cable routing and antenna position depend on the vehicle and chosen installation. See the supplier’s installation details.

Compare what you pay and what you use

If you are looking for an emergency vehicle alert system, the display and total cost are useful starting points. Ghost Scanner puts the interface on your phone and includes compatible tracker scanning plus an anti-hack system that monitors and helps prevent man-in-the-middle attacks whilst you drive. Drone detection alerts are coming soon as a free software update. Target Blu Eye 2 is offered with LED or LCD display options for a fitted vehicle setup, at around twice Ghost Scanner’s £699 price.

The systems take different approaches. The comparison below covers advertised features and published purchase prices; it is not a claim of identical detection performance.

Published UK product prices checked 17 September 2026
What you’re comparing	Ghost Scanner	Target Blu Eye 2 LED	Target Blu Eye 2 LCD
Listed system price	£699	£1,399	£1,449
Price difference	—	£700 above Ghost Scanner	£750 above Ghost Scanner
Display	Your phone	LED display / mirror integration	Dedicated LCD display
Emergency vehicle alerts	Included	Included	Included
Compatible tracker scanning	Included	Not advertised on the linked product page	Not advertised on the linked product page
Drone detection alerts	Coming soon via free software update	Not advertised on the linked product page	Not advertised on the linked product page
Anti-hack / man-in-the-middle monitoring	Included	Not advertised on the linked product page	Not advertised on the linked product page
Setup approach	Cigarette lighter or USB power; small windscreen antenna; no vehicle hardwiring	Fitted vehicle system	Professional installation required
Use whilst walking	Yes, with suitable portable power	Designed for vehicle installation	Designed for vehicle installation
Software updates	Free lifetime updates	Free self-service updates*	Free self-service updates*

Sources: Target Blu Eye 2 LED, Target Blu Eye 2 LCD and Target Blu Eye UK FAQs. *The UK FAQ states that self-service software updates are free; fitting centres may charge for updates. Tracker scanning, drone detection and anti-hack / man-in-the-middle monitoring are not listed among the advertised features on the linked product pages. Drone detection alerts are a planned Ghost Scanner software update and are not currently available. Product prices can change. Fitting, delivery and optional extras are not compared here; confirm your complete quote with the supplier.

The Ghost Scanner approach

Keep the display on your phone.

Ghost Scanner makes use of the screen you already carry. Its phone interface combines alerts, activity history and tracker scanning, with six colour themes to choose from.

The device is portable, so you can move it between vehicles. At £699 with no subscription, it offers a different purchasing option for drivers who do not want a dedicated fitted display.

See the Ghost Scanner app

Ghost Scanner system

£699

No subscription. Free lifetime software updates.

Device and phone app access
Emergency vehicle awareness
Compatible tracker scanning
Anti-hack man-in-the-middle monitoring
Drone detection alerts coming soon
Ongoing support included

See the system and ordering details ↗

Choose the setup that suits you

Price is only part of the decision. Consider whether you want a permanent vehicle installation or a portable device, which display you prefer, and whether tracker scanning is useful to you. Ask each supplier about compatibility and the full cost of your intended setup.

Ghost Scanner is an independent business and is not affiliated with Target Blu Eye. Target Blu Eye and related product names belong to their respective owners.

For questions about Ghost Scanner, speak to us about your vehicle and phone.