Stud Finder゜ vs Margin
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.
Margin
A private notebook for Bible study and reflection, allowing you to embed scripture directly into your notes. Organize thoughts with Markdown formatting and access content offline.
- Embed scripture verses directly into notes
- Markdown formatting for notes
- Offline access to Bible text
- Search and pin important notes
- Export notes as Markdown
- Private, device-only storage
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Keep Scripture and your reflections together. Margin is a quiet notebook for Bible study, sermons, and personal reflection. Type a reference like John 3:16 on its own line, press Return, and the verse appears inside your note. Keep writing underneath without switching apps. WRITE YOUR WAY Use Markdown headings, lists, emphasis, links, and blockquotes. Switch to reading mode to see your formatted note alongside its Scripture passages. SCRIPTURE AT YOUR CURSOR Insert single verses or ranges within one chapter, such as 1 Peter 1:1-2. Open a passage to change its reference or translation and highlight individual verses. READY OFFLINE The complete Berean Standard Bible is included. No account, network connection, or initial download is required. Download the World English Bible or American Standard Version if you want another translation. Saved passages remain in your notes even if you remove a downloaded Bible. A NOTEBOOK THAT STAYS OUT OF THE WAY Find notes with search, pin the ones you return to, and share your work as Markdown with the full Scripture text included. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Notes are stored on your device. Margin has no advertising, tracking, subscriptions, or sign-in. Cloud synchronization is not currently included; use Markdown export to keep copies of important notes. Built for iPhone and iPad, with light and dark appearances.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Margin at 5.0 against Stud Finder゜'s 4.5. Margin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Stud Finder゜'s advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Stud Finder゜ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Margin asks for nothing beyond the download.
Margin 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.
| Parameter | Stud Finder゜ | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hanja Devi | WODSMITH LLC |
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
Margin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stud Finder゜
- Remove Ads$9.99
Margin
No in-app purchases
Questions
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