Comparison

Backblaze B2 Explorer vs Stud Finder App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Backblaze B2 Explorer

Browse and manage your Backblaze B2 cloud storage. Stream compatible media files directly from the cloud and access S3 compatible buckets. Share files and preview them with Apple-certified security.

Highlights
  • Browse Backblaze B2 cloud storage
  • Stream compatible media files
  • Access S3 compatible buckets
  • Share and preview files
  • Apple certified security
Features
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Discover the fastest, most secure way to access your cloud storage on iPhone and iPad. Browse, stream, and manage your Backblaze B2 and S3-compatible buckets with a beautifully designed native app built for speed and simplicity. Whether you’re checking files on the go, streaming media directly from the cloud, or sharing content with colleagues, this app puts your entire cloud storage at your fingertips—without the clutter. Key Features • Seamless Backblaze B2 Browser Navigate your B2 buckets with a clean, intuitive interface. Browse folders, search files, and organize your cloud storage just like a local file manager. • Instant Cloud Media Playback Stream videos, music, and compatible media files directly from Backblaze B2 or any S3-compatible storage—no waiting for downloads. Enjoy smooth playback of your favorite content wherever you are. • Full S3-Compatible Access Connect to any S3-compatible bucket in seconds. Manage files across multiple providers with the same fast, reliable experience. • Quick Preview & Share Actions Preview documents, images, and media instantly. Share files with one tap using native iOS share sheets—perfect for collaboration and on-the-go productivity. • Apple-Certified Security Your data stays private. Built with Apple’s highest security standards, including secure authentication and encrypted connections, so you can access your cloud storage with complete peace of mind. Why users love it Stop switching between browser tabs and desktop apps. This is the dedicated cloud storage companion for Backblaze B2 and S3 users who want speed, simplicity, and rock-solid security on iOS. Perfect for creators, remote workers, developers, and anyone who relies on cloud storage every day. Download now and take control of your Backblaze B2 and S3 storage—anytime, anywhere. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stud Finder App

This utility app uses your phone's magnetometer to detect metal objects like nails, screws, pipes, and rebar hidden within walls. It offers two scanning modes and provides real-time feedback to help you avoid drilling into unwanted materials.

Highlights
  • Magnetometer-based metal detection
  • Two distinct scan modes (Stud & Metal)
  • One-tap calibration
  • Live signal gauge with haptic feedback
  • Save and revisit scans
  • Light and dark themes
  • Deep Scan Pro feature
Features
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Before you drill, know what's behind the wall. Stud Finder uses your phone's built-in magnetometer to detect metal hidden in your walls — the nails and screws that mark a stud's edge, and the pipes, rebar and conduit you want to avoid hitting. Calibrate against a clean section of wall, then sweep slowly. The live gauge rises as you approach a target and calls a hit when the signal is strong enough. TWO SCAN MODES Stud Mode — Tuned for the faint, brief signals produced by the nails and screws fastening a stud to the wall. Trace the fastener line to locate the stud edge. Metal Mode — Tuned for the strong, sustained fields of pipes, rebar, conduit and steel studs. The threshold sits high enough that a nail line won't trigger it, so you can tell a fastener from a pipe. Both modes are free. No paywall on the core detector. FEATURES • One-tap calibration against your actual wall, so readings adapt to the room • Live signal gauge with real-time strength readout in microtesla • Haptic feedback the moment a hit is detected • Save scans with a label like "Living room wall" and revisit them anytime • Keep-screen-awake option so the display won't sleep mid-sweep • Optional reminder if you haven't scanned in a while • Light and dark themes STUD FINDER PRO • Deep Scan — boosted sensitivity that surfaces faint fastener lines a standard scan can miss • Unlimited saved scans (the free version keeps your 5 most recent) HOW IT WORKS — AND WHAT IT CAN'T DO We think you should know exactly what you're buying. Your phone's magnetometer senses magnetic fields. That means it detects ferrous metal — steel nails, screws, pipes, rebar and conduit. Wood is not magnetic, so no phone can detect wood directly. Stud Finder locates studs the same way a magnetic stud finder does: by finding the metal fasteners holding them in place. This is why we describe what we find by signal strength rather than claiming to identify materials. If a reading in Stud Mode is unusually strong, the app tells you it's likely metal rather than a stud. Results depend on your device's magnetometer, wall material and depth. Detection is less reliable through thick plaster, tile, concrete or metal lath. Always verify before drilling, and never rely on any app alone when electrical wiring or plumbing may be present. PRIVACY Stud Finder is designed with your privacy in mind and does not share personal data unnecessarily. Your scans are stored on your device. Privacy Policy: https://redizeuz.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://redizeuz.com/terms

Screenshots

Backblaze B2 Explorer4 screens
Stud Finder App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stud Finder App at 80% against Backblaze B2 Explorer's 20%. Stud Finder App also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 27.0). Backblaze B2 Explorer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Stud Finder App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Backblaze B2 Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stud Finder App holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Backblaze B2 Explorer's written reviews are positive against 80% of Stud Finder App's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Backblaze B2 Explorer versus Stud Finder App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackblaze B2 ExplorerStud Finder App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS27.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose LealEbenezer Oteng

Customer experience

Backblaze B2 Explorer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Stud Finder App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Backblaze B2 Explorer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Stud Finder App

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Backblaze B2 Explorer free?
Backblaze B2 Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stud Finder App free?
Stud Finder App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backblaze B2 Explorer or Stud Finder App?
Stud Finder App is rated higher. Backblaze B2 Explorer averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Stud Finder App averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Backblaze B2 Explorer or Stud Finder App have ads?
Stud Finder App shows ads; Backblaze B2 Explorer does not.

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