Comparison

Stud Finder゜ vs Reno Tracker

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

Reno Tracker

Features
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Reno Tracker helps homeowners, contractors, and DIYers stay on top of every renovation project — from a bathroom refresh to a full kitchen gut. Organize projects by room, track status from planning through completion, attach photos, and export professional PDF summaries to share with contractors or keep for your records. FREE FEATURES • Manage up to 3 renovation projects • Add up to 5 photos per project • Track project status (Planning, In Progress, Complete, On Hold) • Search and filter across all projects • Custom room labels UPGRADE TO PRO (one-time purchase) • Unlimited renovation projects • Unlimited photos per project • Before & after photo comparison • Custom room management • Export projects to PDF Whether you're flipping a house or finally redoing the master bath, Reno Tracker keeps everything in one place.

Screenshots

Stud Finder゜3 screens
Reno Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Reno Tracker at none against Stud Finder゜'s shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Reno Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stud Finder゜ versus Reno Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud Finder゜Reno Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanja Deviseven zeran

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

Reno Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stud Finder゜

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
1 purchases

Reno Tracker

One-time1
  • Reno Tracker Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Stud Finder゜ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reno Tracker free?
Reno Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stud Finder゜ or Reno Tracker have ads?
Stud Finder゜ shows ads; Reno Tracker does not.

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