Comparison

Stud Magnetic Detector PRO 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

Stud Magnetic Detector PRO

Detect hidden metal studs, nails, and screws within walls using your device's magnetometer. The app provides active detection beeps and allows you to record the time of detection for precise location marking.

Highlights
  • Detects metal studs, nails, and screws
  • Uses device magnetometer sensor
  • Active detection beep
  • Measures magnetic field in uT
  • Records detection time
Features
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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. I made a quick video tutorial that shows how the app works: https://www.youtube.com/embed/gTQHwS7XwXk?rel=0 Happy construction. Download now!

About

Stud Finder

Turn your iPhone into a stud and metal detector. Accurately locate studs, pipes, wiring, and metal objects behind walls with real-time feedback and customizable settings. Perfect for DIY projects and home improvement.

Highlights
  • Professional-grade stud detection
  • Advanced metal detector functionality
  • Real-time visual, haptic, and audio feedback
  • Automatic magnetic field calibration
  • Customizable sensitivity settings
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Stud Finder: Wall Detector Transform your iPhone into a powerful stud finder and metal detector with our premium wall scanning tool. Designed for DIY enthusiasts, contractors, and home improvement professionals, this app delivers accurate and reliable detection of studs, metals, and wiring hidden behind walls. Key Features: Professional-Grade Stud Detection: Precisely locate wooden studs behind drywall, plaster, and other wall materials with exceptional accuracy. Advanced Metal Detector Functionality: Easily identify metal pipes, wiring, nails, and metal studs with our sensitive magnetometer technology. Real-Time Feedback: Experience responsive visual gauge display, customizable haptic vibrations, and audio alerts when metal or studs are detected. Calibration Technology: Automatic magnetic field calibration ensures accurate readings in any environment. Customizable Settings: Adjust sensitivity thresholds to match different wall types and detection needs. User-Friendly Interface: Simple, intuitive design makes finding studs and metal objects effortless. No Internet Required: Works completely offline for use anywhere. Perfect for hanging pictures, mounting TVs, installing shelves, and any project requiring precise location of studs and metal objects. Download Stud Finder: Wall Detector today and tackle your home improvement projects with confidence! This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stud Magnetic Detector PRO3 screens
Stud Finder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stud Magnetic Detector PRO at 75% against Stud Finder's 0%. Stud Magnetic Detector PRO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.0). Stud Finder's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.0 vs 2.7). On ratings volume, ads 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

Stud Finder is free to download; Stud Magnetic Detector PRO costs $2.99 up front. Stud Finder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Stud Magnetic Detector PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stud Finder holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Stud Magnetic Detector PRO's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stud Finder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stud Magnetic Detector PRO ships an update every 30 months, Stud Finder every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Stud Magnetic Detector PRO versus Stud Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud Magnetic Detector PROStud Finder
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (7 ratings)4.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings716 — better
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJorge Gregorio Martin Bello金红 李

Customer experience

Stud Magnetic Detector PRO

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Stud Finder

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stud Magnetic Detector PRO

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stud Finder

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited access$49.99

Questions

Is Stud Magnetic Detector PRO free?
Stud Magnetic Detector PRO costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stud Finder free?
Stud Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stud Magnetic Detector PRO or Stud Finder?
Stud Finder is rated higher. Stud Magnetic Detector PRO averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Stud Finder averages 4.0 from 16 ratings.
Do Stud Magnetic Detector PRO or Stud Finder have ads?
Neither Stud Magnetic Detector PRO nor Stud Finder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stud Magnetic Detector PRO or Stud Finder?
Stud Magnetic Detector PRO ships an update every 30 months, and Stud Finder every 10 months. Most recently, Stud Magnetic Detector PRO was updated on November 2, 2026 and Stud Finder on November 4, 2026.

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