VibeCheck vs Stud Finder゜
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VibeCheck
This app measures overall vibration, velocity, and demodulation values using an external sensor. It allows users to capture images of machinery, add notes, and perform ISO assessments during data collection. Simple reports can be emailed directly from the device.
- Overall vibration measurement
- Velocity and demodulation calculations
- Machine image capture
- Note saving
- ISO 10860 assessment
- Email simple reports
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VibeCheck is an overall vibration meter based on Digiducer sensor (333D01 USB Digital Accelerometer). Calculates overall acceleration, velocity and demodulation values. Offers option to take picture of the machine, save notes and performs ISO assessment simultaneously during data collection - assess velocity values against ISO10860 standard. Ability to email simple report from the mobile device. IMPORTANT NOTE: VibeCheck requires external hardware sensor and device supporting USB On-The-Go. Without Digiducer sensor (333D01 USB Digital Accelerometer) application will not work. Please contact us for more information.
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 review sentiment: VibeCheck at 75% against Stud Finder゜'s 35%. VibeCheck also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Stud Finder゜'s advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 16) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. VibeCheck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stud Finder゜ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stud Finder゜ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder゜ has 5K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of VibeCheck'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.
VibeCheck ships an update every 2 months, Stud Finder゜ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VibeCheck | Stud Finder゜ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (16 ratings) | 4.5 (5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 35.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 5K — better |
| 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 | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ITNNOVATE D.O.O.E.L. | Hanja Devi |
Customer experience
VibeCheck
Stud Finder゜
Bugs and requests
VibeCheck
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
VibeCheck
- FFT Extension$599.99
Stud Finder゜
- Remove Ads$9.99
Questions
Is VibeCheck free?
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