Transform your phone into a versatile stud finder and detector for various wall materials. It identifies studs, metal pipes, rebar, and even live AC wires using your device's magnetometer. Includes helpful tools like a ruler, protractor, level meter, and construction calculator for DIY projects.
1.1.3
July 22, 2026
Improved Stud Finder stability and reliability.
Stud finder & wall detector
This app turns your smartphone into a digital stud finder and detector. It uses your phone's built-in magnetometer to detect the magnetic fields of nails and screws in wall studs, as well as larger metal objects like AC wires, pipes, and rebar. It also offers a simple visual interface to guide you.
Key features include stud detection, pipe detection, AC wire alerts, a simple visual interface, an on-screen ruler and protractor, a level meter, and a construction calculator for material estimates and unit conversions. These tools assist with various DIY tasks and safety precautions.
The app is available for free download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can access basic functionality without cost, with options to unlock additional features or remove limitations through purchases within the app.
This app is ideal for homeowners, renters, and DIY enthusiasts. It's particularly useful for tasks like hanging shelves, TVs, pictures, and cabinets securely, planning DIY projects, and identifying potential hazards like live electrical wiring before drilling or cutting into walls.
The app utilizes your phone's built-in magnetometer. This sensor detects the weak magnetic fields emitted by metal objects. It specifically looks for the magnetic fields of nails and screws that secure wall studs, as well as the fields associated with AC wires and other metal objects like pipes and rebar.
