Stud Finder゜ vs IsItGOLD?
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.
IsItGOLD?
Turn your phone into a precious metal detector using AI. Instantly analyze the value of jewelry, coins, and other metal items. Discover hidden treasures and make informed purchasing decisions.
- AI metal analysis
- Precious metal detection
- Value estimation
- Jewelry and coin appraisal
- Treasure discovery
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See the Real Value with IsItGOLD? - Your phone is now a precious metal detector! - Cutting-edge AI analyzes any metal in seconds - Know the worth of jewelry, coins, and more - Uncover hidden treasures, make smart buys Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stud Finder゜ at 4.5 against IsItGOLD?'s 1.0. Stud Finder゜ also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 1). IsItGOLD?'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 35%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and IsItGOLD? sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stud Finder゜ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder゜ has 4.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Stud Finder゜'s written reviews are positive against 67% of IsItGOLD?'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Stud Finder゜ ships an update every 4 months, IsItGOLD? every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Finder゜ | IsItGOLD? |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4.9K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 183 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanja Devi | Marvin Buth |
Customer experience
Stud Finder゜
IsItGOLD?
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
IsItGOLD?
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stud Finder゜
- Remove Ads$9.99
IsItGOLD?
- Beginner Monthly$5.991 Month
- Beginner Plan Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Professional Monthly$17.991 Month
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- Beginner Plan 3-Months7 Days trial$17.993 Months
- Beginner Annual$59.991 Year
- Beginner Plan Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Professional Annual$149.991 Year
- 10 Scans$8.99
- 50 Scans$34.99
- 100 Scans$59.99
Questions
Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Is IsItGOLD? free?
Which has better reviews, Stud Finder゜ or IsItGOLD??
Do Stud Finder゜ or IsItGOLD? have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stud Finder゜ or IsItGOLD??
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