Comparison

Stud Finder゜ vs ActaNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

ActaNotes

Features
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ActaNotes.ai — Meeting intelligence that works for you. Stop losing track of what happens in your meetings. ActaNotes records, transcribes, and summarizes your sales calls so you never miss an insight, action item, or follow-up again. Features: - One-tap recording with real-time transcription - AI-powered summaries with key insights, action items, and follow-ups - Automatic speaker identification and clarity scoring - Built-in CRM to track contacts and accounts - Cloud sync — access your meetings from any device - Search past meetings by topic or content Why sales teams love it: - "I can focus on the conversation instead of taking notes." - "Every follow-up gets captured without me having to remember." - "My whole team stays aligned after every call." Privacy-first: Your meeting data is encrypted and never shared. Download now and turn every meeting into actionable intelligence.

Screenshots

Stud Finder゜3 screens
ActaNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ActaNotes at none against Stud Finder゜'s 1. ActaNotes also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stud Finder゜ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ActaNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stud Finder゜ versus ActaNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud Finder゜ActaNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanja DeviGillian Wu

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

ActaNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stud Finder゜

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
None

ActaNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Stud Finder゜ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ActaNotes free?
ActaNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stud Finder゜ or ActaNotes have ads?
Stud Finder゜ shows ads; ActaNotes does not.

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