# Stud Finder® vs Laser Level

The clearest difference is rating: Laser Level at 5.0 against Stud Finder®'s 4.4. Laser Level also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Stud Finder®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (23K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stud Finder® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Laser Level sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Laser Level 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stud Finder® ships an update monthly, Laser Level every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stud Finder® | Laser Level |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder/id1484289588/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-level-line-laser/id6755744509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 7.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tue Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167) | [IQDigital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848960885) |

## What reviewers say

### Stud Finder®

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

Transform your iPhone into a stud finder using its magnetic sensor. Detect magnetic changes indicating screws or nails behind walls with a live graph and sound feedback. Pro version offers unlimited scanning and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Magnetic stud detection, Live signal gauge and graph, Sound and haptic feedback, Adjustable sensitivity (Pro), Unlimited scanning (Pro), Simple illustrated instructions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stud Finder Pro (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Stud Finder Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| 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


### Laser Level

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-level-line-laser/id6755744509)

Transform your iPhone into a precise vertical line laser and measurement tool. Align objects, check tilt, measure height, and save your results for documentation. Future updates will add X and Z axis distance measurements for full 3D coverage.

**Highlights:** Vertical line laser for alignment, Real-time angle and tilt display, Save measurement snapshots, Precision sensor stabilization, Full-screen distraction-free view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Ad-Free | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stud Finder® free?

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

### Is Laser Level free?

Laser Level is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stud Finder® or Laser Level?

Laser Level is rated higher. Stud Finder® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Laser Level averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Stud Finder® or Laser Level have ads?

Laser Level shows ads; Stud Finder® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stud Finder® or Laser Level?

Stud Finder® ships an update monthly, and Laser Level every 2 days. Most recently, Stud Finder® was updated on November 11, 2026 and Laser Level on October 30, 2026.

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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.*