Wall Stud Magnetic Detector vs Pole Detector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wall Stud Magnetic Detector
This app uses your device's magnetometer to detect metal studs, nails, and screws behind walls. It provides an audible beep and visual indication as you scan, similar to a handheld stud finder. Ideal for DIYers and contractors locating structural elements.
- Detects metal studs, nails, and screws
- Uses device's compass (magnetometer) sensor
- Active detection beep
- Measures magnetic field in uT
- Stores detected stud times
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Use Your Device to Detect Studs and Magnetic Fields. Quickly detect wood studs hidden under walls, drywall, plasterboard, or stucco. Wall Stud Magnetic Detector uses your device's compass (magnetometer) sensor to precisely pinpoint metal studs, nails, screws, and other metal fasteners embedded in all wooden wall studs. This app operates in a similar manner to other hand-held stud detector tools: as you move the device along the wall, the needle will move and a beep can be heard. The compass sensor detects subtle changes in the background magnetic fields caused by the conductive metal fasteners that are located in all wooden studs. Features: - Automatic sensor that measures the magnetic field in uT. - Active detection beep. - You can store the time when the stud is detected. There is also a quick video tutorial that shows how the app works: https://www.youtube.com/embed/gTQHwS7XwXk?rel=0 Happy construction. Download now!
Pole Detector
Easily identify the north and south poles of a magnet using your smartphone's Teslameter. This tool is ideal for scientific experiments or any production involving magnets.
- Identify north and south magnetic poles
- Uses smartphone Teslameter
- Assists with magnet experiments
- Useful for magnet production
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This app makes it easy to identify the north and south pole of a magnet. Simply point the smartphone toward the magnet and it shows the pole with the help of the Teslameter. This helps with experiments or productions where magnets are used.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pole Detector at 4.8 against Wall Stud Magnetic Detector's 3.6. Pole Detector also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Wall Stud Magnetic Detector's advantage is ratings volume (647 vs 6) and review sentiment (70% vs 60%). On price, 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. Wall Stud Magnetic Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pole Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pole Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wall Stud Magnetic Detector has 647 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Wall Stud Magnetic Detector's written reviews are positive against 60% of Pole Detector's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Wall Stud Magnetic Detector ships an update every 5 months, Pole Detector every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wall Stud Magnetic Detector | Pole Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (647 ratings) | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 647 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jorge Gregorio Martin Bello | Webcraft AG |
Customer experience
Wall Stud Magnetic Detector
Pole Detector
Bugs and requests
Wall Stud Magnetic Detector
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- Inconsistent stud detection
- Incompatible with some devices
Requested features
3 requests- Longer trial period
- Less intrusive ads
- Improved accuracy for metal/wiring detection
Pole Detector
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Wall Stud Magnetic Detector
- Unlock all features$2.99
Pole Detector
No in-app purchases
