Mini Metal Detector vs Stud Finder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mini Metal Detector
Turn your smartphone into a functional metal detector. This app uses your device's magnetometer to identify hidden metal objects with clear visual and audio cues. It offers a user-friendly experience with helpful features like dark mode.
- Precise metal detection
- Audio feedback
- Visual indicators
- Easy to use interface
- Dark mode support
- Battery-friendly design
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Turn your iPhone into a live magnetic-field meter. Watch the reading in microteslas (µT), follow changes in color and revisit your saved scans. Start measuring immediately. Set an optional starting value to follow changes in your surroundings, then use the live graph, color levels, adjustable alerts and haptics to explore the reading. IN VERSION 1.7 • Live magnetic-field reading and 60-second history • Adjustable change sensitivity, optional sound and haptic alerts • Starting-value and guided return comparisons • Optional Field Lens: approximate reading points over the camera view • Saved scans, two-scan comparison, image and CSV sharing • Light and dark appearance The meter works without camera access. Field Lens requires a compatible iPhone and camera permission. Camera frames and saved scan contents stay on your device unless you choose to share an export. KNOW THE LIMITS This is a magnetometer app. A changing reading does not identify a metal object, its type or depth. It cannot reliably find gold, silver or every kind of metal, and cannot establish whether drilling is safe. Magnetic cases, speakers, electronics and changes in phone position can affect readings. Camera points are approximate. Requires a magnetometer-equipped iPhone and iOS 17 or later. Free with banner ads; no subscription or account required. App interface: English, Turkish, Spanish, German, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Arabic and Japanese.
Stud Finder
Instantly scan walls to locate metal objects, studs, and wires using your device's magnetic field. Visualize discoveries with a graph view and adjust sensitivity for precise detection. This tool is ideal for home improvement and DIY projects.
- Metal object detection
- Stud and wire finding
- Magnetic field scanning
- Graph view visualization
- Adjustable sensitivity settings
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This app helps you scans and find metal objects, studs and wires instantly, it perfect for discovering magnetic field, metal, studs and wires and more objects that have reaction with magnet Navigate through walls by pinpointing studs behind drywall or any surface, using our advanced metal and stud detection feature. Visualize your discoveries effortlessly with our Graph View, enhancing your exploration with detailed insights. Adjust sensitivity settings to your liking and carry your detection tool with you wherever you roam. Embrace the power of magnetic detection today Try The App Now Terms & Conditions: https://dikr.org/terms/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://dikr.org/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mini Metal Detector at 4.1 against Stud Finder's 2.5. Mini Metal Detector also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (153 vs 2). Stud Finder's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 20 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Stud Finder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Mini Metal Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mini Metal Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Metal Detector has 153 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Mini Metal Detector ships an update every 20 months, Stud Finder every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Mini Metal Detector | Stud Finder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (153 ratings) — better | 2.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 153 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mert TUZER | CHARAFA BOUKHALFA |
Customer experience
Mini Metal Detector
Stud Finder
Bugs and requests
Mini Metal Detector
Reported bugs
5 issues- Does not detect metal reliably
- Detects magnets instead of general metals
- False positives on air and pillows
- Inconsistent response to metal objects
- App functionality unclear without instructions
Requested features
4 requests- Softer or customizable alert sounds
- Clear user instructions/tutorial
- Better documentation on functionality
- Improved metal detection sensitivity settings
Stud Finder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mini Metal Detector
No in-app purchases
Stud Finder
- Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
- PRO Membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly PRO Membership$29.991 Year
- StuDetect Pro Lifetime$49.99
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