Comparison

Stud Finder® vs Studkit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Detect metal studs
  • Uses magnetometer
  • Measures magnetic field
  • Indicator for metal proximity
  • Instructions for accuracy
Features
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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/

About

Studkit

This app uses your iPhone's magnetic sensor to locate studs, nails, screws, and pipes within walls. It also includes a bubble level, laser cross, drill guide, measurement converter, and timestamp camera for various DIY and home improvement tasks.

Highlights
  • Magnetic stud finder
  • Bubble level with multiple modes
  • Self-leveling laser crosshair
  • Smart drill guide recommendations
  • Millimeter to inch converter
  • Timestamp camera with GPS
Features
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Studkit finds studs, nails, screws, pipes, and metal hidden inside any wall using your iPhone's built-in magnetic sensor - no extra hardware. Plus five more pro DIY tools in one app: bubble level, laser cross, drill guide, mm to inch converter, and timestamp camera. The complete builder's toolkit for hanging frames, mounting shelves, or any home improvement job. --- SIX PRO TOOLS IN ONE APP * STUD FINDER Uses your iPhone's built-in magnetometer to detect nails inside wood studs and metal studs in any wall. Sweep slowly, watch the live trace, mark the wall when the meter peaks. Works through drywall, plaster, and most paint. * BUBBLE LEVEL Three modes (horizontal, vertical, and surface) for aligning frames, hanging shelves, leveling appliances. Accurate to under 1 degree in real-world use. * LASER CROSS A self-leveling crosshair you project onto any wall to mark a perfectly level line. Hold the phone against the surface, mark with a pencil, hang your art straight every time. * DRILL GUIDE Pick your wall type (drywall, brick, concrete, plaster, tile) and the load weight. Studkit recommends the exact drill bit size, anchor type, and pilot depth. No more ruined walls. * CONVERTER Quick mm to inch table with the most common screw, bit, and lumber sizes pre-listed. Tap to copy any value. * TIMESTAMP CAMERA Take photos with the current date, time, and GPS coordinates burned directly into the image. Perfect for documenting work, before and after shots, contractor reports. --- WHY A TOOLKIT INSTEAD OF SIX APPS Most DIY apps do one thing. Studkit is the kit you reach for every time you pick up your phone before picking up a hammer. One subscription, six tools, zero clutter on your home screen. --- HOW STUDKIT FINDS STUDS The iPhone has a 3-axis magnetometer, the same sensor that powers Compass. Studkit reads it 60 times per second and watches for distortions in the magnetic field. Iron and steel objects bend the field around them. WILL FIND: nails and screws inside wood studs, steel studs in commercial walls, iron and steel pipes, metal junction boxes. WILL NOT FIND: wood studs without any nails (very rare), plastic, PEX or copper pipes, electrical wires (unless in metal conduit), or anything deeper than about 8 cm / 3 inches. These are physics limits, no app can change this. For best results: remove your phone case (especially MagSafe), decide your scanning pose first, then press power. Hold the back of the phone flat against the wall and sweep at about one finger-width per second. --- WHO IT IS FOR DIY enthusiasts. Renters who do not want to buy six separate hardware-store tools. Carpenters wanting a backup kit. Contractors documenting work. Anyone tired of switching apps every time they pick up a screwdriver. --- PRO SUBSCRIPTION Studkit Pro unlocks all six tools. Choose Weekly ($4.99/week) or Yearly ($29.99/year, best value). Cancel anytime from your Apple ID settings. No ads ever. Auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-zelat/inicio Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stud Finder®4 screens
Studkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Studkit at 5.0 against Stud Finder®'s 4.4. Stud Finder®'s advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Stud Finder® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Studkit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Studkit 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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stud Finder® versus Studkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud Finder®Studkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (23K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings23K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTue Nguyen MinhMohammed Baydi

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

Studkit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stud Finder®

Subscriptions2
  • Stud Finder Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Stud Finder Pro (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Features$1.99
2 purchases

Studkit

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Stud Finder® free?
Stud Finder® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Studkit free?
Studkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stud Finder® or Studkit?
Studkit is rated higher. Stud Finder® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Studkit averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Stud Finder® or Studkit have ads?
Neither Stud Finder® nor Studkit shows ads.

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