Comparison

Stud Finder゜ vs Table Scan Lab

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

Table Scan Lab

Features
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Turn any list into scannable codes. Or scan real codes into organized tables. BatchFlow is the only app that does both — in one clean, simple workflow. GENERATE CODES FROM YOUR DATA Enter your items, import a CSV, or type them in row by row. Table Scan Lab creates a QR code or barcode for every entry instantly. Print them in bulk, share as a PDF, or export individual images to use anywhere. Perfect for: Product and shelf labels Event badges and wristbands Asset and equipment tags Inventory stickers Library cataloguing SCAN CODES INTO YOUR TABLE Set up your columns first, then start scanning. Point the camera at any barcode or QR code and BatchFlow finds the matching row and marks it verified. Your progress updates in real time — see exactly how many items are done and how many are still pending. Perfect for: Warehouse and stockroom counts Retail inventory checks Event guest check-in Receiving and dispatch logs Equipment audits QUICK CAPTURE Not every scan needs a project. Point your camera at any barcode for an instant lookup — product name, brand, category, and more pulled from live databases. Copy the result, search it online, or open it in Safari in one tap. TEMPLATES Jump straight into a job with built-in templates: Inventory — track items, quantities, SKUs, and storage locations Warehouse — manage pallets, logistics, and shipping Event Check-In — scan tickets and automatically log arrival times Collection — catalog personal items with condition and value fields EXPORT EVERYTHING Get your data out in the format you need: PDF — print-ready, formatted reports Excel — open directly in Numbers or Microsoft Excel CSV — compatible with any spreadsheet or database tool BUILT FOR REAL WORK Bulk select and print multiple codes at once Four print layouts from large to mini Import CSVs to pre-load your table before scanning Full-text search across every project Duplicate rows with a single swipe Live progress bar showing scanned vs. pending Manual code entry when the camera can't read a code Torch support for scanning in low light Global search across all your projects at once YOUR TABLE, YOUR WAY Name your columns anything you want. Set text or numeric keyboards per field. Barcode mode keeps values short and compatible with any standard reader. QR mode holds richer data for more complex entries. BatchFlow works for one person tagging a home library or a whole team running a warehouse count. No complicated setup. No learning curve. Just scan, organize, and export.

Screenshots

Stud Finder゜3 screens
Table Scan Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stud Finder゜ at Free against Table Scan Lab's $0.99. Stud Finder゜ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Table Scan Lab's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Stud Finder゜ is free to download; Table Scan Lab costs $0.99 up front. Stud Finder゜ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Table Scan Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Stud Finder゜ versus Table Scan Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud Finder゜Table Scan Lab
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (4.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank—#159 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanja DeviRaj Sheth

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

Table Scan Lab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stud Finder゜

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
1 purchases

Table Scan Lab

One-time1
  • Table Scan Full Access$4.99

Questions

Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Stud Finder゜ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Table Scan Lab free?
Table Scan Lab costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Stud Finder゜ or Table Scan Lab have ads?
Stud Finder゜ shows ads; Table Scan Lab does not.

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