Stud Finder゜ vs Stud Finder ◆
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stud Finder゜
This application utilizes your iPhone's magnetometer to detect metal objects, helping you locate hidden studs behind walls. It's designed to quickly find wood studs concealed by drywall, plasterboard, or stucco. Performance may vary based on wall construction and phone accessories.
- Detects studs using magnetometer
- Locates metal objects
- Works through drywall, plasterboard, stucco
- Quick stud detection
- Removable case recommended for best performance
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STUD FINDER / DETECTOR This app will help you to detect studs. It uses the magnetometer to measure the magnetic field when your iPhone is placed near any metal objects. You can quickly detect wood studs hidden under walls, drywall, plasterboard or stucco. DISCLAIMER: The performance of the app is limited by the construction of the wall, presence of a phone cover and/or the material of the nails in the studs. INSTRUCTIONS: If your device has an external case then please remove it before using this app.
Stud Finder ◆
This application uses your device's magnetometer to detect ferrous metal objects. It helps locate hidden wood studs behind walls by measuring magnetic field fluctuations. Calibration is required for optimal performance.
- Detects ferrous metal objects
- Uses device magnetometer
- Locates hidden wood studs
- Works on drywall, plasterboard, stucco
- Requires sensor calibration
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This app will help you to detect ferrous metal objects. It uses the magnetometer to measure the magnetic field when your iPhone is placed near any metal objects. Calibrate your device’s magnetic sensor by moving the device in a "Figure 8" pattern and you can quickly detect wood studs hidden under walls, drywall, plasterboard or stucco. Disclaimer: The performance of the app is limited by the construction of the wall, presence of a phone cover and/or the material of the nails in the studs. Instructions: If your device has an external case then please remove it before using this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stud Finder゜ at 35% against Stud Finder ◆'s 0%. Stud Finder゜ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 98). Stud Finder ◆'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stud Finder ◆ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stud Finder゜ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder゜ has 4.9K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Stud Finder゜'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Stud Finder ◆'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Finder゜ | Stud Finder ◆ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4.9K ratings) — better | 4.1 (98 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K — better | 98 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanja Devi | Kishan Panchotiya |
Customer experience
Stud Finder゜
Stud Finder ◆
Bugs and requests
Stud Finder゜
Reported bugs
3 issues- Constant false positive stud detection
- App crashes or freezes
- Sensitivity settings not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Improved stud detection accuracy
- Better calibration options
- More intuitive user interface
- Compatibility with older devices
Stud Finder ◆
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stud Finder゜
- Remove Ads$9.99
Stud Finder ◆
- Premium Version$3.99
Questions
Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Is Stud Finder ◆ free?
Which has better reviews, Stud Finder゜ or Stud Finder ◆?
Do Stud Finder゜ or Stud Finder ◆ have ads?
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