Walabot DIY vs XSense
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Walabot DIY
Visualize the inside of your walls with this device and app combination. It acts like an X-ray, locating studs, pipes, and wires up to 4 inches deep. Ideal for confident drilling and renovation projects.
- See through walls
- Locate studs
- Detect pipes
- Find wires
- Works on drywall
- Detects up to 4 inches deep
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Walabot DIY lets you see through your walls! Connect your Walabot DIY device (available at www.walabot.com/diy) to your phone for instant “X-Ray” vision. • Locates studs, pipes, wires, and movement • Works on drywall • Detects up to 4 inches / 10 centimeters deep Want to hang a TV? See where the studs, the wires, and the pipes are and drill with confidence! Perfect for DIY-ers, plumbers, contractors, carpenters, renovators, installers, and more. Winner of “best tool” by: ESPN, This Old House, Popular Mechanics, CES and over a dozen more publications! Million walls scanned with the Walabot DIY! Learn more/order now at walabot.com ** Compatible from iPhone7 and above **
XSense
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Simple proof of passwords, bio metrics or private keys could be insufficient. X-Sense helps with additional proof which the impersonator will not have. X-Sense’s authentication involves both the server and the end-user to complete the process where most other 2FA solutions do not offer this unique feature. Only the registered client gets the option to scan or enter random number which has been displayed on screen. User has the following options: Scan the QR: which reads key-value paired data from QR and sends to the server along with user information. Code (Authorize): As a two factor authentication, user has to confirm the on screen displayed random number.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Walabot DIY at every 3 weeks against XSense's every 2 months. XSense's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Walabot DIY ships an update every 3 weeks, XSense every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Walabot DIY | XSense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (321 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 321 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vayyar Imaging LTD | Ensurity Technologies Limited |
Bugs and requests
Walabot DIY
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or disconnects frequently
- Inaccurate readings or missed objects
- Compatibility issues with newer phones
Requested features
4 requests- Integrated display instead of phone app
- Improved calibration process
- Compatibility with more wall types
- Automatic stud detection
XSense
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Walabot DIY
No in-app purchases
XSense
No in-app purchases
