Comparison

Milwaukee® ONE vs Stud Finder゜

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

Head to head
About

Milwaukee® ONE

This digital platform helps manage tools and equipment by providing an inventory program and tracking capabilities. It allows users to log purchase information, set service reminders, and track tool locations to prevent theft and tampering.

Highlights
  • Digital tool inventory
  • Track tool location
  • Service reminders
  • Employee tool assignment
  • Remote tool lockout
  • Team management with permissions
Features
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Introducing ONE-KEY™, the first digital platform for tools and equipment. Combining a free-to-use inventory program with the industry’s smartest tools, ONE-KEY™ provides a new level of control and access to information that will revolutionize the way work gets done. Get started today to streamline your productivity. A CENTRAL PLACE TO KEEP ALL YOUR TOOLS Keep the important information right at your fingertips. Snap receipts, log purchase info, set up service reminders, and assign tools out to your employees. BUILT AROUND YOU Manage your equipment down to the project level. Pull reports on recent spend, run inventory audits, even see the cradle-to-grave story of any item in your inventory. TRACK TOOLS ANYWHERE Keep a virtual eye on your things when you can’t. Any ONE-KEY™ app will automatically keep records of the last time it was within 100ft of your ONE-KEY™ compatible tools, allowing you to pinpoint missing items quickly. PREVENT THEFT & TAMPERING Protect your ONE-KEY™ compatible tool by locking it out whenever it’s not in use. If your tool is lost or stolen, render it useless by sending a remote shut-down command to the tool for the next time it comes within range of any open ONE-KEY™ app. MANAGE THE TEAM Need to set some boundaries for the guys in the field? Set up your complementary guest login to share with your team, allowing you to set permissions on who can change what. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Stud Finder゜

This application utilizes your iPhone's magnetometer to detect metal objects, helping you locate hidden studs behind walls. It's designed to quickly find wood studs concealed by drywall, plasterboard, or stucco. Performance may vary based on wall construction and phone accessories.

Highlights
  • Detects studs using magnetometer
  • Locates metal objects
  • Works through drywall, plasterboard, stucco
  • Quick stud detection
  • Removable case recommended for best performance
Features
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STUD FINDER / DETECTOR This app will help you to detect studs. It uses the magnetometer to measure the magnetic field when your iPhone is placed near any metal objects. You can quickly detect wood studs hidden under walls, drywall, plasterboard or stucco. DISCLAIMER: The performance of the app is limited by the construction of the wall, presence of a phone cover and/or the material of the nails in the studs. INSTRUCTIONS: If your device has an external case then please remove it before using this app.

Screenshots

Milwaukee® ONE4 screens
Stud Finder゜3 screens

Verdict

The call

Milwaukee® ONE and Stud Finder゜ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Milwaukee® ONE's written reviews are positive against 35% of Stud Finder゜'s. Milwaukee® ONE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Stud Finder゜'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Stud Finder゜ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Milwaukee® ONE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Milwaukee® ONE against 4.5 for Stud Finder゜. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.7K and 5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Milwaukee® ONE's written reviews are positive against 35% of Stud Finder゜'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Milwaukee® ONE ships an update fortnightly, Stud Finder゜ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Milwaukee® ONE versus Stud Finder゜: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMilwaukee® ONEStud Finder゜
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.7K ratings) — better4.5 (5K ratings)
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews — better35.2% of reviews
Number of ratings7.7K — better5K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMilwaukeeToolHanja Devi

Customer experience

Milwaukee® ONE

All ratings7,710 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews500 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative11.8%

Stud Finder゜

All ratings4,888 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative63.5%

User reviews

Milwaukee® ONE

From 7.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helps keep track of tools
  • 🔒 Ability to disable stolen tools
  • 📝 Organizes tool inventory
  • 🛠️ Customizable tool settings
  • 💳 Tracks purchase info and warranties

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app freezes
  • 🔍 Limited Bluetooth range for tracking
  • 🔋 Battery drain on Tick devices
  • 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive interface
  • 💰 Expensive Tick devices

Stud Finder゜

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Innovative app concept
  • 🚀 Accurate stud detection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Inaccurate stud detection
  • 🔋 Drains phone battery
  • 💤 Requires high sensitivity setting

Bugs and requests

Milwaukee® ONE

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inventory data loss after updates
  • Inability to exit 'maintenance mode'
  • Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
  • Difficulty adding new tools to inventory

Requested features

6 requests
  • Print or export tool inventory
  • Automatic tool check-in/out system
  • Geofencing and alerts for tool movement
  • Integration with other tool brands
  • Larger Bluetooth/GPS tracking range
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  • Improved search and organization options

Stud Finder゜

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Constant false positive stud detection
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Sensitivity settings not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved stud detection accuracy
  • Better calibration options
  • More intuitive user interface
  • Compatibility with older devices

In-app purchases

None

Milwaukee® ONE

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stud Finder゜

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Milwaukee® ONE free?
Milwaukee® ONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Stud Finder゜ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Milwaukee® ONE or Stud Finder゜?
Milwaukee® ONE is rated higher. Milwaukee® ONE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Stud Finder゜ averages 4.5 from 5K ratings.
Do Milwaukee® ONE or Stud Finder゜ have ads?
Stud Finder゜ shows ads; Milwaukee® ONE does not.
Which is updated more often, Milwaukee® ONE or Stud Finder゜?
Milwaukee® ONE ships an update fortnightly, and Stud Finder゜ every 4 months. Most recently, Milwaukee® ONE was updated on October 30, 2026 and Stud Finder゜ on October 29, 2026.

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