Comparison

Scangrip 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

Scangrip

Control SCANGRIP connected work lights with your phone. Adjust brightness, color temperature, and manage multiple lights or groups simultaneously. Secure your lights with a PIN code for authorized access.

Highlights
  • ON/OFF and dimming control
  • Color temperature adjustment
  • Connect up to 4 lights
  • Create and control light groups
  • Simultaneous control by 2 phones
  • Rename lights and groups
  • PIN code security
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The App is designed for all SCANGRIP connected work lights to have following main features, a) Control light with ON/OFF and dimming. For COLOUR MATCH products also control colour temperature. b) One phone connects to up to 4 work lights at the same time. c) Quickly create and control groups of up to 4 work lights. d) One work light can be simultaneously controlled by 2 phones and lamp status is synchronized. e) Rename work lights and groups in-app to easily identify different lamps. f) Set pin code on work lights, so only users with the pin code can use them. g) The app automatically reconnects to the work lights connected to last time it was used and refreshes lamp status when App is opened.

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

Scangrip4 screens
Stud Finder゜3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scangrip at none against Stud Finder゜'s 1. Scangrip also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 35%). On price, update cadence 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scangrip ships an update every 5 months, Stud Finder゜ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scangrip versus Stud Finder゜: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScangripStud Finder゜
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (4.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better35.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScangripHanja Devi

Customer experience

Scangrip

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Stud Finder゜

All ratings4,888 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative63.7%

Bugs and requests

Scangrip

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Scangrip

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stud Finder゜

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Scangrip free?
Scangrip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Stud Finder゜ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scangrip or Stud Finder゜ have ads?
Stud Finder゜ shows ads; Scangrip does not.
Which is updated more often, Scangrip or Stud Finder゜?
Scangrip ships an update every 5 months, and Stud Finder゜ every 4 months. Most recently, Scangrip was updated on October 1, 2026 and Stud Finder゜ on October 20, 2026.

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