Comparison

vdrHD vs Stud + Metal Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

vdrHD

Control your vdr device remotely with this app. It offers a virtual remote with two keyboards, program overviews, detailed EPG information, and the ability to manage timers.

Highlights
  • Virtual remote control with two keyboards
  • Transmitter overview with live or database program data
  • EPG overview and detailed program view
  • Customizable favorites list
  • Timer management (create, edit, delete)
Features
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vdrHD more than one remote control for a vdr? What is the vdrHD app? vdrHD uses the RESTful API plugin a vdr to contact a vdr. Current functions from vdrHD are: * A remote control with 2 keyboards * Transmitter Overview: with a quick overview of the current program    - Live or database supported. * Epg overview of an individual transmitter / channel * Epg detailed view of individual programs * Own favorites list    - The transmitter switch and Epg Data View * An overview of all timer   - Create / Edit / Delete vdrHD and vdr RESTful API Prerequisite for the function of the app (vdrhd) is that the vdr-plugin-restfulapi plugin on your vdr Installs. Some distributions, such as yavdr (from 0.5), which is inherently the case. For more information about RESTful API on the vdrhd.de site.

About

Stud + Metal Scanner

Instantly locate studs, screws, and nails behind walls, or measure magnetic fields (EMF) using your iPhone's built-in sensor. This dual-mode utility is perfect for DIY projects, home improvement, and scientific exploration.

Highlights
  • Stud finder mode
  • Magnetometer (EMF) mode
  • Detect studs, screws, nails, and metal
  • Measure magnetic fields in real-time
  • Graph view for field changes
  • Pause scans for precision readings
  • Re-zero sensor for accuracy
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Detect studs, screws, nails, and measure magnetic fields (EMF) instantly with your iPhone. Two powerful modes in one app: Stud Finder & Magnetometer — works entirely on your iPhone. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts, home improvement projects, tech experiments, educational purposes, contractors, engineers, and anyone curious about magnetic fields or hidden metal. Stud Finder Mode Locate wall studs, screws, nails, metal pipes, and hidden metal objects behind drywall, plaster, and panel walls. Accurate readings using your iPhone's built-in magnetic sensor. Pro Tip: Hold the bottom third of the back near the wall — that's where the sensor is. Pause scans to note field values. Re-zero the sensor anytime for accurate readings. Ideal for hanging shelves, picture frames, cabinets, mirrors, or TVs without guesswork. Magnetometer Mode (EMF Detection) Measure magnetic fields in real time with a live graph. Detect EMF levels, metal objects, and magnetic anomalies. Perfect for students, engineers, hobbyists, STEM labs, and science fairs. Level Finder Mode (New in 2.1) Turn your iPhone into a precision spirit level — no extra hardware needed. Place your phone flat on a surface or hold it upright against a wall edge to measure tilt in real time. Locks with haptic feedback and a gentle audio tone the instant you hit perfect horizontal. Rotate to landscape for a full-screen gauge with a large degree readout. Ideal for hanging shelves, mirrors, TVs, tile work, carpentry, and furniture assembly. Three-in-One Functionality Find studs, detect magnetic fields (EMF), and level surfaces — all from one app. Perfect for home DIY, construction, school labs, STEM experiments, or curiosity-driven exploration. Provides actionable, real-time feedback for home improvement and tech applications. Why Users Love Stud + Metal Scanner Clean interface for scanning walls or visualizing magnetic fields. Real-time feedback ensures you never miss studs, screws, nails, or metal objects. Graph mode provides instant visual confirmation of field changes. Safe and reliable for home improvement, DIY, and tech explorations. Lightweight and fast Perfect for casual users, contractors, and technical professionals. Ideal for detecting hidden studs, metal objects, or performing STEM experiments. Pro Tips Move your iPhone slowly along walls for optimal detection. Re-zero the sensor whenever needed for accurate readings. Combine Stud Finder and Magnetometer modes to validate readings. Bottom third of iPhone back is optimal for scanning. Use Cases & Applications Hang shelves, TVs, picture frames, cabinets, mirrors, or artwork safely. Detect metal studs, screws, nails, wall anchors, and metal pipes. Explore magnetic fields in classrooms, labs, science fairs, or DIY tech projects. Measure EMF levels for STEM projects, experiments, or educational purposes. Identify hidden metal objects, magnetic anomalies, or ferrous materials. Track magnetic field trends visually with the graph for experiments or demonstrations. Perfect for homeowners, contractors, engineers, students, hobbyists, and interior designers and renovation professionals Curious minds exploring EMF or magnetic fields, STEM classrooms, educational labs, or science fairs Why Download Dual functionality: Stud Finder + Magnetometer Visual feedback: Graph shows field changes in real time Reliable: Perfect for home, school, or lab use Sensor guidance: Bottom third of iPhone back is optimal for scanning Versatile: DIY projects, home improvement, STEM experiments, and tech enthusiasts Download Stud + Metal Scanner now to make your next project easier, safer, and more accurate. Detect studs, screws, nails, metal objects, or explore magnetic fields (EMF) - all from your iPhone! Start scanning today and experience the most versatile Stud Finder & Magnetometer utility app on the App Store!

Screenshots

vdrHD4 screens
Stud + Metal Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stud + Metal Scanner at 100% against vdrHD's 50%. Stud + Metal Scanner also leads on price (Free vs $0.99). vdrHD's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Stud + Metal Scanner is free to download; vdrHD costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vdrHD ships an update every 10 months, Stud + Metal Scanner every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
vdrHD versus Stud + Metal Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervdrHDStud + Metal Scanner
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan GlaserPRADEEP CHENDURAN BALASUNDARAM

Customer experience

vdrHD

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Stud + Metal Scanner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

vdrHD

No in-app purchases

None

Stud + Metal Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is vdrHD free?
vdrHD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stud + Metal Scanner free?
Stud + Metal Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do vdrHD or Stud + Metal Scanner have ads?
Neither vdrHD nor Stud + Metal Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vdrHD or Stud + Metal Scanner?
vdrHD ships an update every 10 months, and Stud + Metal Scanner every 9 months. Most recently, vdrHD was updated on October 15, 2026 and Stud + Metal Scanner on October 24, 2026.

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