# Stud Finder゜ vs IsItGOLD?

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.

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 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stud Finder゜ | IsItGOLD? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder/id1524134326/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isitgold/id6476575841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hanja Devi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453140968) | [Marvin Buth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585802019) |

## What reviewers say

### Stud Finder゜

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder/id1524134326)

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.

**Highlights:** Detects studs using magnetometer, Locates metal objects, Works through drywall, plasterboard, stucco, Quick stud detection, Removable case recommended for best performance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative app concept
- 🚀 Accurate stud detection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Inaccurate stud detection
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 💤 Requires high sensitivity setting

**Reported bugs**

- Constant false positive stud detection
- App crashes or freezes
- Sensitivity settings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improved stud detection accuracy
- Better calibration options
- More intuitive user interface
- Compatibility with older devices


### IsItGOLD?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isitgold/id6476575841)

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.

**Highlights:** AI metal analysis, Precious metal detection, Value estimation, Jewelry and coin appraisal, Treasure discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Beginner Plan Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Professional Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Beginner Plan 3-Months | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Beginner Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Beginner Plan Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Professional Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| 10 Scans | $8.99 | one-time |
| 50 Scans | $34.99 | one-time |
| 100 Scans | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stud Finder゜ free?

Stud Finder゜ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IsItGOLD? free?

IsItGOLD? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stud Finder゜ or IsItGOLD??

Stud Finder゜ is rated higher. Stud Finder゜ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while IsItGOLD? averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Stud Finder゜ or IsItGOLD? have ads?

Stud Finder゜ shows ads; IsItGOLD? does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stud Finder゜ or IsItGOLD??

Stud Finder゜ ships an update every 4 months, and IsItGOLD? every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stud Finder゜ was updated on September 26, 2026 and IsItGOLD? on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*