Comparison

Interlock Warm Up 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

Interlock Warm Up

This app allows you to remotely start the interlock warm-up process for your vehicle. Avoid waiting in your car by initiating the warm-up sequence from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote start warm-up process
  • Eliminate wait time in vehicle
  • Control interlock system
  • Mobile device integration
Features
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Remote start the LCI-777 interlock warm up process using the Low Cost Interlock Link app, eliminating wait time in your car.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Detects studs using magnetometer
  • Locates metal objects
  • Works through drywall, plasterboard, stucco
  • Quick stud detection
  • Removable case recommended for best performance
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Interlock Warm Up4 screens
Stud Finder゜3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stud Finder゜ at 4.5 against Interlock Warm Up's 1.5. Stud Finder゜ also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 8). Interlock Warm Up's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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゜ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Interlock Warm Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stud Finder゜ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder゜ has 4.9K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Interlock Warm Up's written reviews are positive against 35% of Stud Finder゜'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interlock Warm Up ships an update every 10 months, Stud Finder゜ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Interlock Warm Up versus Stud Finder゜: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterlock Warm UpStud Finder゜
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (8 ratings)4.5 (4.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews35.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLow Cost InterlockHanja Devi

Customer experience

Interlock Warm Up

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Stud Finder゜

All ratings4,888 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative63.5%

Bugs and requests

Interlock Warm Up

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

None

Interlock Warm Up

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stud Finder゜

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Interlock Warm Up free?
Interlock Warm Up 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, Interlock Warm Up or Stud Finder゜?
Stud Finder゜ is rated higher. Interlock Warm Up averages 1.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Stud Finder゜ averages 4.5 from 4.9K ratings.
Do Interlock Warm Up or Stud Finder゜ have ads?
Stud Finder゜ shows ads; Interlock Warm Up does not.
Which is updated more often, Interlock Warm Up or Stud Finder゜?
Interlock Warm Up ships an update every 10 months, and Stud Finder゜ every 4 months. Most recently, Interlock Warm Up was updated on June 3, 2026 and Stud Finder゜ on September 29, 2026.

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