# Stud Finder® vs WildTracker

The clearest difference is rating: Stud Finder® at 4.4 against WildTracker's 1.0. Stud Finder® also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 1). WildTracker's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 8%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stud Finder® sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. WildTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stud Finder® holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder® has 23K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of Stud Finder®'s written reviews are positive against 50% of WildTracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stud Finder® | WildTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder/id1484289588/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildtracker/id1662187940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 7.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tue Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167) | [John Kuhn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1409399470) |

## What reviewers say

### Stud Finder®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder/id1484289588)

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.

**Highlights:** Detect metal studs, Uses magnetometer, Measures magnetic field, Indicator for metal proximity, Instructions for accuracy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stud Finder Pro (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurately detects metal objects
- 💡 Innovative use of phone sensors
- 👍 Helpful for specific use cases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Aggressive monetization with constant upgrade prompts
- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable performance
- 👎 Limited functionality in free version
- 🕰️ Extremely short usage time before lockout

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect known metal objects
- Erratic behavior and constant beeping
- Upgrade issues even after purchase

**Requested features**

- Ability to detect wooden studs
- Longer free trial period
- More intuitive user interface


### WildTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildtracker/id1662187940)

Log wildlife sightings in your community to help track animal populations and inform safety measures. This app is designed for municipalities and organizations to gather valuable data on local fauna.

**Highlights:** Log animal sightings, Track wildlife populations, Community data collection, Inform safety measures, Support for municipalities, Biological data gathering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stud Finder® free?

Stud Finder® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WildTracker free?

WildTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stud Finder® or WildTracker?

Stud Finder® is rated higher. Stud Finder® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while WildTracker averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Stud Finder® or WildTracker have ads?

Neither Stud Finder® nor WildTracker shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*