Comparison

Dinggly Pager 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

Dinggly Pager

Features
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This application is used for Dinggly call-for-service system. Users need to Sign in at first by selecting a person name from the list (no password required). After signing in, they shall receive notifications from call-for-service buttons then they shall reply if they claim or not.

About

Stud Finder

Easily detect metal objects like nails, screws, and wiring hidden within walls. Simply hold your phone against the surface and move it; the app will alert you with a beep and a visual indicator when metal is detected.

Highlights
  • Detects metal in walls
  • Finds nails, screws, wiring
  • Audible beep alert
  • Visual indicator
  • Easy to use
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Stud Finder - Metal Detector The app is used to find metal elements in the wall: nails, screws, wiring, etc. How it works: 1. Turn on the app 2. Place the back of your phone against a wall 3. Start moving the phone along the wall 4. If there is metal in the wall, you will hear a beep and the indicator on the phone will turn red It is important to know that the application may not work with older phone models Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Dinggly Pager4 screens
Stud Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dinggly Pager at none against Stud Finder's 6. Dinggly Pager also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stud Finder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Dinggly Pager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dinggly Pager ships an update every 6 weeks, Stud Finder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on December 20, 2025 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dinggly Pager versus Stud Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDinggly PagerStud Finder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (511 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—37.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—511 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDinggly LimitedAndrei Nemtsou

Bugs and requests

Dinggly Pager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Stud Finder

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Doesn't work on iPhone 15
  • Doesn't work on iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • Doesn't work on iPhone 16
  • App shows 72 and beeps constantly
  • App doesn't detect studs even when held over them
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  • App only finds radiators, not electrical wires
  • App won't load, shows only ads
  • App tries to sell cryptocurrency
  • App only finds metal, not wood studs

Requested features

2 requests
  • Specify compatible iPhone models
  • Clearer cancellation process for subscriptions

In-app purchases

None

Dinggly Pager

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Stud Finder

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Welcome One-Time Offer$4.991 Month
  • Welcome One-Time Offer$5.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$9.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Dinggly Pager free?
Dinggly Pager 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 Dinggly Pager or Stud Finder have ads?
Stud Finder shows ads; Dinggly Pager does not.
Which is updated more often, Dinggly Pager or Stud Finder?
Dinggly Pager ships an update every 6 weeks, and Stud Finder every 2 months. Most recently, Dinggly Pager was updated on December 20, 2025 and Stud Finder on September 25, 2026.

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