Stud Finder゜ vs Taft Oildorado
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.
Taft Oildorado
Your complete guide to a local celebration honoring oil heritage and community spirit. Access event schedules, buy tickets, and view historical photos. Stay connected to all festival activities.
- Event schedules
- Ticket purchasing
- Historic photo gallery
- Festival updates
- Community spirit connection
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The Taft Oildorado mobile app is your all-in-one guide to the celebration that honors Taft’s rich oil heritage and vibrant community spirit. Stay updated with event schedules, purchase tickets with ease, and explore historic photos that bring the past to life. Whether you're attending the parade, joining a contest, or just soaking in the festivities, this app keeps you connected to everything happening during Oildorado.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Taft Oildorado at 5.0 against Stud Finder゜'s 4.5. Taft Oildorado also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Stud Finder゜'s advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Taft Oildorado asks for nothing beyond the download.
Taft Oildorado 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Stud Finder゜ ships an update every 4 months, Taft Oildorado weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Finder゜ | Taft Oildorado |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hanja Devi | Rex Cooper |
Customer experience
Stud Finder゜
Taft Oildorado
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
Taft Oildorado
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stud Finder゜
- Remove Ads$9.99
Taft Oildorado
No in-app purchases
Questions
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