Stud Finder゜ vs Pock
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.
Pock
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You saved it for later. Pock helps you find it when later comes. Share a screenshot or picture to Pock, or choose one from Photos. Pock keeps your finds together and helps turn them into useful, editable details. SAVE THE THINGS YOU WANT TO REMEMBER Keep shopping ideas, recipes, places, events, travel plans and more in collections. Search titles and extracted text to find something you saved. LET AI HELP WITH THE DETAILS With your permission, cloud AI suggests a title, collection and relevant details such as dates, locations and links. Review or change the details, move a save to another collection and add your own notes. KEEP DATES USEFUL Pock can create reminders and calendar events when it identifies a clear future date and time and you grant the required permissions. Review important dates and times for accuracy. SAVE WITH SHORTCUTS Set up the optional Save to Pock shortcut to capture and save a screenshot. The app includes a ready-made shortcut and setup instructions. START FREE The free plan includes 5 AI-organized saves per month. Pock Plus includes 200 per month. You can still save images and use local text scanning when your AI allowance is used up. Cloud AI requires an internet connection and your consent. Pock Plus is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Your subscription renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Prices and available plans are shown in the app before purchase. Privacy: https://nook-api-nbsj.onrender.com/privacy Terms: https://nook-api-nbsj.onrender.com/terms Apple standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pock at none against Stud Finder゜'s shown. Pock also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). Stud Finder゜'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Stud Finder゜ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stud Finder゜ ships an update every 4 months, Pock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Finder゜ | Pock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hanja Devi | DANY BADAWI EL-NAJJAR |
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
Pock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stud Finder゜
- Remove Ads$9.99
Pock
- Pock Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pock Plus Annual$39.991 Year
Questions
Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Is Pock free?
Do Stud Finder゜ or Pock have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stud Finder゜ or Pock?
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