Stud Finder® vs CrossMark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stud Finder®
This utility app uses your iPhone's magnetometer to detect metal studs behind walls. Simply hold your device near the wall and observe the indicator for changes in the magnetic field. For best results, remove any external case from your phone.
- Detect metal studs
- Uses magnetometer
- Measures magnetic field
- Indicator for metal proximity
- Instructions for accuracy
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Find the right spot. Mount with confidence. Turn your iPhone into a handy magnetic stud finder. Use your device’s built-in magnetic sensor to locate magnetic changes that may indicate screws, nails, or other ferrous metal behind a wall. Follow the needle, watch the live graph, and hear stronger signals as you scan. Try Pro with a 3-day free trial on the Weekly plan for eligible new subscribers. FEATURES • Unlimited Scanning (Pro Required) Scan without measurement time limits or interruptions. • Live Signal Gauge & Graph (Pro Required) See magnetic changes through a responsive needle and a live graph with X, Y, and Z readings. • Adjustable Sensitivity (Pro Required for Scanning) Fine-tune the detector’s response to suit your surroundings. • Sound & Haptic Detection (Pro Required) Keep your attention on the wall. Faster beeps and firmer haptic feedback help you follow stronger signals. Turn both off whenever you prefer. • Simple, Illustrated Instructions Learn how to prepare the sensor, scan steadily, and look for signal peaks with a three-step guide. • Flexible Viewing (Pro Required for Scanning) Scan in portrait or landscape, with layouts adapted for iPhone and iPad. START WITH A FREE TRIAL Explore Pro with a 3-day free trial on the Weekly subscription, subject to eligibility. Weekly and Yearly plans are available. Pricing and trial availability are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled before renewal through your App Store account settings. PLEASE NOTE Stud Finder detects magnetic field changes; it does not directly detect wood. Results depend on your device, distance, metal type, and nearby magnetic interference. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
CrossMark
This utility app measures your device's system performance. It requires iOS 14.0 or newer and a screen size of 5.8 inches or greater.
- System performance measurement
- iOS 14.0+ compatibility
- Requires 5.8"+ screen
- 4GB RAM minimum
- Supports multiple Apple devices
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Crossmark is an application which measures system performance. System Requirements: * 5.8" or greater screen * iOS 14.0 and newer * RAM 4GB
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CrossMark at 5.0 against Stud Finder®'s 4.4. CrossMark also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Stud Finder®'s advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and CrossMark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CrossMark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder® has 23K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of Stud Finder®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of CrossMark's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Stud Finder® ships an update every 6 weeks, CrossMark every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Finder® | CrossMark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (23K ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 727 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tue Nguyen Minh | Business Applications Performance Corporation |
Customer experience
Stud Finder®
CrossMark
Bugs and requests
Stud Finder®
Reported bugs
3 issues- Fails to detect known metal objects
- Erratic behavior and constant beeping
- Upgrade issues even after purchase
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to detect wooden studs
- Longer free trial period
- More intuitive user interface
CrossMark
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stud Finder®
- Stud Finder Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Pro Features$1.99
CrossMark
- CrossMark Pro$29.99
Questions
Is Stud Finder® free?
Is CrossMark free?
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