Stud Finder゜ vs AskScan AI
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.
AskScan AI
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Stop just scanning your documents. Start asking them questions. AskScan AI turns your iPhone into a smart document scanner with a built-in AI assistant. Scan a contract, a receipt, a form, a report — then simply ask: "When does this expire?" "What's the total?" "Summarize this page." AskScan AI reads your document and answers instantly. SCAN ANYTHING, PERFECTLY • Automatic edge detection captures clean, straight scans in seconds • Multi-page scanning — combine many pages into a single document • Built-in text recognition (OCR) extracts the text from every scan • Import existing PDFs — chat with them, sign them, keep them organized ASK YOUR DOCUMENTS ANYTHING • Chat with any scan or PDF using the built-in AI assistant • Summarize long documents in one tap • Extract key details — dates, totals, names, terms • Ask follow-up questions in a natural conversation SIGN ANYTHING — EVEN PDFs • Received a contract as a PDF? Sign it without ever printing it • Draw your signature once, then drag it exactly where it belongs — any page, any size • Sign your scanned documents the same way • Send the signed document back in seconds FIND ANYTHING INSTANTLY • Search the text INSIDE your scans — not just file names • Type a word you remember and the document appears • Organize with smart categories: receipts, contracts, ID cards, invoices and more • Mark favorites for one-tap access MERGE, PERFECT & SHARE • Crop, rotate and perfect every page • Merge multiple documents into a single PDF • Export and share polished PDFs anywhere SAFE IN THE CLOUD • Your documents sync securely to your private account • Sign in with Apple, Google, or email • Delete your data anytime — your documents belong to you PAY ONCE. YOURS FOREVER. AskScan AI is free to use every month: scan, organize, search, and trost. When you're ready for more, one single purchase unlocks everything — unlimited scans, unlimited AI questions, unlimited PDF imports, and watermark-free exports. For life. No monthly fees. No annual renewals. No subscription traps. While other scanner apps charge you every month forever, AskScan AI costs less than a few coffees — once. PERFECT FOR • Freelancers invoicing, tracking receipts, and signing agreements • Students digitizing notes and study materials • Professionals handling contracts and forms • Anyone drowning in paper who wants answers, not just copies Download AskScan AI and turn your paper into knowledge. — Free plan includes a monthly allowance of scans and AI questions. Premium Lifetime Access is a one-time purchase. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are available in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AskScan AI at none against Stud Finder゜'s shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 AskScan AI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stud Finder゜ ships an update every 4 months, AskScan AI every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Finder゜ | AskScan AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanja Devi | Neetu Sharma |
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
AskScan AI
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stud Finder゜
- Remove Ads$9.99
AskScan AI
- Premium Lifetime Access$19.99
Questions
Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Is AskScan AI free?
Do Stud Finder゜ or AskScan AI have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stud Finder゜ or AskScan AI?
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