Stud Finder゜ vs SHIELD by SELCO
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.
SHIELD by SELCO
Take control of your home Wi-Fi network with this user-friendly application. Manage devices, implement parental controls, enhance network security, and set up guest networks with ease.
- Parental controls
- Network security
- Device management
- Guest network creation
- Easy-to-use interface
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SHIELD by SELCO is an easy-to-use application that puts subscribers in control of their home network. Manage your home Wi-Fi network with features such as parental controls network security, device management, and creating guest networks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SHIELD by SELCO at 5.0 against Stud Finder゜'s 4.5. SHIELD by SELCO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Stud Finder゜'s advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. SHIELD by SELCO asks for nothing beyond the download.
SHIELD by SELCO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder゜ has 5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Stud Finder゜ ships an update every 4 months, SHIELD by SELCO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Finder゜ | SHIELD by SELCO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanja Devi | Town of Shrewsbury |
Customer experience
Stud Finder゜
SHIELD by SELCO
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
SHIELD by SELCO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stud Finder゜
- Remove Ads$9.99
SHIELD by SELCO
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Is SHIELD by SELCO free?
Which has better reviews, Stud Finder゜ or SHIELD by SELCO?
Do Stud Finder゜ or SHIELD by SELCO have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stud Finder゜ or SHIELD by SELCO?
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