Comparison

Walabot DIY vs SWJ TIC

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • See through walls
  • Locate studs
  • Detect pipes
  • Find wires
  • Works on drywall
  • Detects up to 4 inches deep
Features
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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 **

About

SWJ TIC

This application serves as a ticketing system, allowing users to manage and track support requests. It is designed for efficient handling of issues and inquiries within an organization.

Highlights
  • Ticketing system
  • Issue tracking
  • Request management
  • Support handling
Features
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A Ticketing Application by SWJ TECHNOLOGY LLC

Screenshots

Walabot DIY4 screens
SWJ TIC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SWJ TIC at 5.0 against Walabot DIY's 4.2. SWJ TIC also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Walabot DIY's advantage is ratings volume (321 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SWJ TIC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walabot DIY has 321 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Walabot DIY ships an update every 3 weeks, SWJ TIC monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Walabot DIY versus SWJ TIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalabot DIYSWJ TIC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (321 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings321 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB30 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVayyar Imaging LTDSWJ TECHNOLOGY LLC

Customer experience

Walabot DIY

All ratings320 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative20.0%

SWJ TIC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SWJ TIC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Walabot DIY

No in-app purchases

None

SWJ TIC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Walabot DIY free?
Walabot DIY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SWJ TIC free?
SWJ TIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Walabot DIY or SWJ TIC?
SWJ TIC is rated higher. Walabot DIY averages 4.2 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while SWJ TIC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Walabot DIY or SWJ TIC have ads?
Neither Walabot DIY nor SWJ TIC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Walabot DIY or SWJ TIC?
Walabot DIY ships an update every 3 weeks, and SWJ TIC monthly. Most recently, Walabot DIY was updated on November 6, 2026 and SWJ TIC on November 3, 2026.

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