Comparison

Walabot DIY vs Element by DRIVEN

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

Element by DRIVEN

Features
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Automate Your Communications We turn your business phone line into an automated communications tool. You can send text messages, email, and voicemails on autopilot and track business opportunities in one unified place. Collecting reviews from happy customers can be a time-consuming process. Our automated system makes requesting customers’ reviews easy. You’ll know immediately who gave you a review and you can respond to them directly. Positive reviews may improve your online reputation and search engine rankings. Automate appointment reminders Our automated appointment system saves you time and sends appointment reminders to your customers for you. No more manual phone calls required. Customers can book their own appointment while you sleep. Multi channel messaging Our system enables you to quickly respond to potential customers through multiple channels using text, email, Facebook, voicemail, and even live phone calls. Start connecting with customers today!

Screenshots

Walabot DIY4 screens
Element by DRIVEN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Walabot DIY at every 3 weeks against Element by DRIVEN's every 3 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Walabot DIY ships an update every 3 weeks, Element by DRIVEN every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Walabot DIY versus Element by DRIVEN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalabot DIYElement by DRIVEN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (320 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings320 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB336 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVayyar Imaging LTDDriven Marketing

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

Element by DRIVEN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Walabot DIY

No in-app purchases

None

Element by DRIVEN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Walabot DIY free?
Walabot DIY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Element by DRIVEN free?
Element by DRIVEN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Walabot DIY or Element by DRIVEN have ads?
Neither Walabot DIY nor Element by DRIVEN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Walabot DIY or Element by DRIVEN?
Walabot DIY ships an update every 3 weeks, and Element by DRIVEN every 3 months. Most recently, Walabot DIY was updated on October 24, 2026 and Element by DRIVEN on October 27, 2026.

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