Comparison

Stud Finder゜ vs JLCS

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

JLCS

This platform streamlines construction site management, offering tools for safety inspections, field operations, and workforce compliance. It enables real-time reporting, attendance tracking, and project oversight with visual dashboards. Designed for field teams needing a reliable, all-in-one mobile solution.

Highlights
  • Safety inspections with customizable checklists
  • Field observations and hazard reporting with photos
  • Site check-in/check-out for crew attendance
  • Daily field reports and foreman diaries
  • Visual dashboards with real-time safety metrics
  • Offline-capable for remote sites
Features
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JLCS is the all-in-one mobile platform for construction safety, field operations, and workforce compliance management. SAFETY & COMPLIANCE - Conduct safety inspections with customizable checklists - Record field observations and hazard reports with photos - Submit spot checks and safety alerts to supervisors instantly - Track corrective actions from identification to resolution FIELD OPERATIONS - Site check-in/check-out for crew attendance tracking - Fleet monitoring: vehicle status and location at a glance - Daily field reports for foreman diaries, work logs, and PM syncs - Real-time notifications keep your team aligned SUPERVISORY & HR - Disciplinary hub for issuing and tracking written warnings - Employee role management and access control - Comprehensive audit trail for every action PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Visual dashboards with real-time safety metrics - Quick-action launcher for one-tap access to common tasks - Offline-capable: works even without cell service on remote sites Built for field teams who need reliability, speed, and compliance in one pocket-sized tool.

Screenshots

Stud Finder゜3 screens
JLCS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JLCS at 5.0 against Stud Finder゜'s 4.5. JLCS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Stud Finder゜'s advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 1). 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. JLCS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JLCS 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stud Finder゜ ships an update every 4 months, JLCS every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stud Finder゜ versus JLCS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud Finder゜JLCS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanja DeviJose Fernandez

Customer experience

Stud Finder゜

All ratings4,888 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative63.5%

JLCS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

JLCS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stud Finder゜

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
None

JLCS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Stud Finder゜ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JLCS free?
JLCS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stud Finder゜ or JLCS?
JLCS is rated higher. Stud Finder゜ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while JLCS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stud Finder゜ or JLCS have ads?
Stud Finder゜ shows ads; JLCS does not.
Which is updated more often, Stud Finder゜ or JLCS?
Stud Finder゜ ships an update every 4 months, and JLCS every 11 days. Most recently, Stud Finder゜ was updated on October 26, 2026 and JLCS on October 16, 2026.

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