Walabot DIY vs Stud Finder ◆
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 **
Stud Finder ◆
This application uses your device's magnetometer to detect ferrous metal objects. It helps locate hidden wood studs behind walls by measuring magnetic field fluctuations. Calibration is required for optimal performance.
- Detects ferrous metal objects
- Uses device magnetometer
- Locates hidden wood studs
- Works on drywall, plasterboard, stucco
- Requires sensor calibration
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This app will help you to detect ferrous metal objects. It uses the magnetometer to measure the magnetic field when your iPhone is placed near any metal objects. Calibrate your device’s magnetic sensor by moving the device in a "Figure 8" pattern and 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.
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Verdict
Walabot DIY and Stud Finder ◆ both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Walabot DIY's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stud Finder ◆'s. Walabot DIY also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Stud Finder ◆'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating 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. Stud Finder ◆ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Walabot DIY asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Walabot DIY against 4.1 for Stud Finder ◆. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 320 and 98 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Walabot DIY's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stud Finder ◆'s.
Walabot DIY ships an update every 3 weeks, Stud Finder ◆ every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Walabot DIY | Stud Finder ◆ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (320 ratings) — better | 4.1 (98 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 320 — better | 98 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vayyar Imaging LTD | Kishan Panchotiya |
Customer experience
Walabot DIY
Stud Finder ◆
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
Stud Finder ◆
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Walabot DIY
No in-app purchases
Stud Finder ◆
- Premium Version$3.99
Questions
Is Walabot DIY free?
Is Stud Finder ◆ free?
Which has better reviews, Walabot DIY or Stud Finder ◆?
Do Walabot DIY or Stud Finder ◆ have ads?
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