Stud Finder゜ vs Produce Path
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.
Produce Path
Discover and organize local farmers markets. Find fresh produce and support local vendors with this intuitive market management tool.
- Explore farmers markets
- Manage market information
- Find local produce
- Support local vendors
- Intuitive interface
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Explore and manage farmers markets.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Produce Path at none against Stud Finder゜'s 1. Produce Path also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Stud Finder゜'s advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (5K vs 2). On price 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. Produce Path asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stud Finder゜ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder゜ has 5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Stud Finder゜ ships an update every 4 months, Produce Path monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Finder゜ | Produce Path |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5K ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanja Devi | Case Western Reserve University |
Customer experience
Stud Finder゜
Produce Path
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
Produce Path
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stud Finder゜
- Remove Ads$9.99
Produce Path
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Is Produce Path free?
Which has better reviews, Stud Finder゜ or Produce Path?
Do Stud Finder゜ or Produce Path have ads?
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