Stud Finder゜ vs Rucord
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.
Rucord
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Rucord helps New Zealand drivers stay on top of Road User Charges (RUC). Track odometer readings for your vehicles, see exactly how many kilometres remain on your current RUC block, and get timely reminders before you run out. Key features - Track multiple vehicles - Clear "kilometres remaining" until your current RUC block expires - Smart projections: estimated days remaining based on your recent driving - Timely alerts: - 14‑day "RUC due soon" push notification with app badge - Odometer reading reminders: 7 days after each of your first three readings, then every 30 days thereafter - Quick Add: instantly add +1,000 / +2,000 / +5,000 / +10,000 km when you have bought more Road User Charges - Photos: pick or take a photo to personalise each vehicle - Fast entry: forms focus the first field automatically to bring up the keyboard - Dark Mode support with a clean, modern SwiftUI design - When you have 30 days left, you can jump straight to the NZTA site to buy more How it works - Add your vehicle and current RUC expiry odometer - Enter odometer readings as you drive (or use Quick Add for convenience) - Rucord shows your remaining kilometres and projects when you’ll reach your RUC limit - You’ll receive reminders to add readings and a heads‑up 14 days before your RUC is due Privacy-first by design - Your data stays on your device (local storage with automatic backup for safety) - No accounts to create. No tracking. Works fully offline Stay compliant, avoid surprises, and make RUC simple with Rucord.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Rucord at none against Stud Finder゜'s shown. Rucord also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Stud Finder゜'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price and in-app purchases 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 Rucord sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stud Finder゜ ships an update every 4 months, Rucord monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Finder゜ | Rucord |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanja Devi | Nic Wise |
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
Rucord
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stud Finder゜
- Remove Ads$9.99
Rucord
- Buy me a coffee$1.99
- Buy me lunch$2.99
- Buy me dinner$5.99
Questions
Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Is Rucord free?
Do Stud Finder゜ or Rucord have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stud Finder゜ or Rucord?
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