Stud Finder゜ vs AnthemIQ
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.
AnthemIQ
Manage your home Wi-Fi network remotely with advanced features. Set up guest access, monitor connected devices, and enhance network security. Create personalized profiles for a customized user experience.
- Remote Wi-Fi control
- Parental controls
- Guest network setup
- View connected devices
- Network security
- Individual user profiles
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With AnthemIQ, you can control your Wi-Fi anytime and from anywhere. This mobile app offers features such as parental controls, setting up guest networks, viewing all connected devices, and network security. Create individual profiles and further customize the subscriber experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AnthemIQ at none against Stud Finder゜'s 1. AnthemIQ also leads on ads (none vs shown). Stud Finder゜'s advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 86) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support 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. AnthemIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stud Finder゜ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder゜ has 5K ratings behind it against 86, 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 29% of AnthemIQ's.
Stud Finder゜ ships an update every 4 months, AnthemIQ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Finder゜ | AnthemIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5K ratings) — better | 4.2 (86 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | 86 |
| 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 | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanja Devi | Safelink |
Customer experience
Stud Finder゜
AnthemIQ
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
AnthemIQ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stud Finder゜
- Remove Ads$9.99
AnthemIQ
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stud Finder゜ free?
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