Stud Finder゜ vs EquipAssist
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.
EquipAssist
This app helps mechanics and aircraft maintainers organize tools and job notes for specific tasks. It aims to boost efficiency and teamwork by allowing personal phone use for planning and tracking.
- Plan and track tools
- Record job notes
- Share information
- Streamline workflows
- Improve efficiency
- Foster collaboration
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EquipAssist is a mobile app designed for mechanics and aircraft maintainers—starting with military airmen—to plan, track, and share tools and notes for specific jobs. It aims to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and foster collaboration without requiring formal military approvals by targeting personal phone use first.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EquipAssist at 5.0 against Stud Finder゜'s 4.5. EquipAssist also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Stud Finder゜'s advantage is 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. EquipAssist asks for nothing beyond the download.
EquipAssist 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Stud Finder゜ ships an update every 4 months, EquipAssist monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Finder゜ | EquipAssist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| 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 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanja Devi | Parcell |
Customer experience
Stud Finder゜
EquipAssist
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
EquipAssist
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stud Finder゜
- Remove Ads$9.99
EquipAssist
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Is EquipAssist free?
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