Comparison

Stud Finder゜ vs Margin

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Stud Finder゜3 screens
Margin4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stud Finder゜ versus Margin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud Finder゜Margin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHanja DeviWODSMITH 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

1 purchases

Stud Finder゜

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
None

Margin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Stud Finder゜ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Margin free?
Margin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stud Finder゜ or Margin?
Margin is rated higher. Stud Finder゜ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Margin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stud Finder゜ or Margin have ads?
Stud Finder゜ shows ads; Margin does not.

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