# CPS vs Stud Finder

The clearest difference is rating: Stud Finder at 4.4 against CPS's 1.2. Stud Finder also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ratings volume (532 vs 64). CPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Stud Finder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder has 532 ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CPS's written reviews are positive against 36% of Stud Finder's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CPS | Stud Finder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cps/id1450384983/reviews) | **[4.4 (532 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder-metal-detector/id1667287490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **532** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **35.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PI R SQUARE CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/528558457) | [Andrei Nemtsou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612416096) |

## What reviewers say

### CPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cps/id1450384983)

Enhance your shopping experience with this app designed to streamline business processes. It aims to reduce paper usage and improve communication efficiency within stores.

**Highlights:** Improves shopping experience, Paperless business operations, Efficient communication workload, Streamlines store management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stud Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder-metal-detector/id1667287490)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Welcome One-Time Offer | $4.99 | per month |
| Welcome One-Time Offer | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for some users
- 👍 Accurate for some users
- 👍 Good tools
- 👍 Very easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work on various iPhone models
- 🐛 Frequent non-functionality
- 🐛 App is a scam
- 🐛 Unwanted charges and subscriptions
- 🐛 Full of advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Specify compatible iPhone models
- Clearer cancellation process for subscriptions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CPS free?

CPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stud Finder free?

Stud Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CPS or Stud Finder?

Stud Finder is rated higher. CPS averages 1.2 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Stud Finder averages 4.4 from 532 ratings.

### Do CPS or Stud Finder have ads?

Stud Finder shows ads; CPS does not.

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