SherMatch+ vs Stud Finder゜
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SherMatch+
This app helps professional painters and contractors quickly and accurately match paint colors and sheens from any painted surface. It eliminates the need for physical samples, saving time and reducing errors on job sites. Advanced features for custom color creation are available with a subscription.
- Scan and match paint color
- Measure surface sheen
- Organize job folders
- Find nearest store
- Create custom colors (subscription)
- Preview colors in rooms
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SherMatch+ (formerly the ColorSnap Match app) is built for professional painters and contractors who need fast, reliable color and sheen matching—without damaging the wall or wasting time. Use your SherMatch+™ device to scan flat, painted surfaces and instantly match both color and sheen to the closest Sherwin-Williams® paint color. With Plus Subscription, unlock custom color matching and create one-of-a-kind colors—made exclusively through Sherwin-Williams stores (Coming February 2026). Designed for interior and exterior applications across residential and commercial paint jobs, SherMatch+ helps pros move faster through the color-matching process and order paint directly from the nearest Sherwin-Williams store. Built for the jobsite • Measure color and sheen directly from a smooth, non-metallic surface • Avoid cutting samples, patching walls, and repainting mistakes • Reduce extra trips to the store • Capture accurate results for interior and exterior surfaces • Ideal for Pros who need accurate color measurement while on the jobsite What you can do for free • Connect your SherMatch+, ColorSnap Match, or ColorSnap Match Pro device • Find the closest Sherwin-Williams paint color • Measure surface sheen (SherMatch+ and ColorSnap Match Pro only) • Save colors and organize job folders • View coordinating and similar colors • Preview colors in different room settings • Find the nearest Sherwin-Williams store Unlock with Plus+ Subscription (Coming February 2026) • Create custom paint colors using your SherMatch+ device • Generate a QR code redeemable at any Sherwin-Williams store in the U.S., Canada, Porto Rico, and the Caribbean • Create custom colors beyond standard Sherwin-Williams offerings • Eliminate cutting, patching, and repeat store visits Subscription Details • Free through May 31, 2026 (Limited Time Offer) • Monthly: $4.99 • Annual: $49.99 Important Notes • SherMatch+ device required for custom color matching • ColorSnap Match and ColorSnap Match Pro support closest-color matching • Sheen measurement supported by SherMatch+ and ColorSnap Match Pro If you previously used the ColorSnap Match app, you’re in the right place—SherMatch+ is the next-generation color-matching device. SherMatch+ devices are sold separately at Sherwin-Williams retail stores. You know as well as we do that matching a paint color can be a time-consuming and challenging process. With so many different colors and sheens available, it’s tough to nail down the right color without taking a sample into the store. That’s why we designed the new SherMatch+™. Eliminate the guesswork in paint matching by instantly matching to a Sherwin-Williams paint color and sheen with the click of a button. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
- Detects studs using magnetometer
- Locates metal objects
- Works through drywall, plasterboard, stucco
- Quick stud detection
- Removable case recommended for best performance
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SherMatch+ at none against Stud Finder゜'s shown. SherMatch+ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Stud Finder゜'s advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 26%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. SherMatch+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stud Finder゜ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SherMatch+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.9K and 5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of SherMatch+'s written reviews are positive against 35% of Stud Finder゜'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SherMatch+ ships an update every 2 months, Stud Finder゜ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SherMatch+ | Stud Finder゜ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.9K ratings) — better | 4.5 (5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | 35.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.9K — better | 5K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Variable Technologies LLC | Hanja Devi |
Customer experience
SherMatch+
Stud Finder゜
User reviews
SherMatch+
From 6.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate color matching
- 🔒 Clear instructions
- 👍 Helpful for contractors and professionals
- 👍 Saves time and money
Room to improve
- 🚫 Requires purchase of additional device
- 🐛 Inconsistent color matching accuracy
- 👎 Poor integration with phone camera
- 👎 Confusing and not user-friendly
- 🔋 Battery life issues
Stud Finder゜
From 5K App Store ratingsWhat 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
SherMatch+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes and login issues
- Inability to connect to device
- Scrolling issues during account creation
Requested features
4 requests- Allow custom color creation
- Integrate phone camera for color matching
- Add color palette and notes features
- Improve organization and search in app
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
SherMatch+
- SherMatch+ Custom Color Match7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- SherMatch+ Custom Color Match7 Days trial$47.991 Year
Stud Finder゜
- Remove Ads$9.99
Questions
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