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Wall Stud Detector

Wall Stud Detector

by Landon Mutch

274 ratings
131 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity

Archived App (Last seen on 12 Oct 2025)

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Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 2, 2016
  • September 2, 2016

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Landon Mutch
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About

Transform your phone into a stud detector to find hidden metal fasteners in wall studs. Safely hang pictures, shelves, or TVs by precisely locating anchors behind drywall, plasterboard, or stucco. Essential for DIY projects requiring secure wall fixtures.

✓Detects metal fasteners in studs
✓Uses device magnetometer
✓LED indicators for detection
✓Adjustable sensitivity levels
✓Toggle-able detection beeper
✓In-app DIY instructions
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Wall Stud Detector. Based on 274 reviews and a 1.5/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 👍Works as expected
  • 🚀Sensitivity adjustment is helpful
  • 💡Useful for finding studs

Negative things

  • 🐛Inconsistent performance
  • 💸Paywall for full functionality
  • 📺Excessive ads
  • 🔍Unable to detect studs
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What's New in Wall Stud Detector

1.1

September 2, 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. -bug fixes -updated links

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Junk!!!!!!!!

Junk!!! Don’t wast your time with this app!
All da do ohAll da do oh

They Must’ve updated the software! Legitimately works for me!

Tried the old fashioned way of finding the stud but after about 6 5/32 holes in my wall I decided to turn to an app and with nothing to lose I ignored the bad reviews and gave it a shot. Turns out it worked. Just turn the sensitivity all the way up, turn on the beeper and remember to point your camera at the wall and don’t put it on the wall!
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Tray SixxTray Sixx

Useless App

Nothing happens
BriGuy1107BriGuy1107

Does not work

Every time I push detect it goes str8 to an ad
simone479simone479

Not a stud in my wall

Didn’t detect a 1 really bad app
chinese failchinese fail
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes on launch

Bug

No response from detect button

Bug

Incompatible with certain devices

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Improved stud detection accuracy

Feature

Reduced ad frequency

Feature

More affordable pricing

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This app turns your mobile device into a stud detector. It uses your phone's compass (magnetometer) sensor to find metal fasteners embedded in wall studs, allowing you to safely hang fixtures.

How does the app detect studs?

The app detects subtle changes in magnetic fields caused by metal fasteners (nails, screws) within wooden studs. It does not detect wood directly, but rather the metal components that anchor it.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app requires a mobile device with a compass (magnetometer) sensor. It is designed to work on drywall, plasterboard, and stucco walls.

Can I use this app to hang heavy items?

Yes, the app is designed to help you locate studs accurately, which is essential for securely hanging heavy items like TVs, shelves, and other wall fixtures. It ensures your fasteners are anchored in solid studs.