Comparison

Stud Finder vs Spike

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 app uses your phone's magnetic sensor to detect ferrous metals behind walls. It measures magnetic field variations to help locate studs, pipes, screws, and other magnetic objects. Ideal for DIY projects and general exploration.

Highlights
  • Detects ferrous metal
  • Measures magnetic field variations (µT)
  • Real-time µT reading
  • Adjustable sensitivity
  • Hold button
  • Automatic and manual calibration
  • Works offline
Features
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Find hidden metal objects behind walls using your phone’s magnetic sensor. This app detects ferrous metal (iron, steel) by measuring magnetic field variations in microteslas (µT). It's ideal for locating metal studs, nails, screws, pipes, or other magnetic materials. How It Works: Your phone has a built-in magnetometer that measures the surrounding magnetic field. The app calibrates automatically at startup, setting a baseline for your environment. Readings are displayed in real-time, and deviations from the baseline indicate the presence of magnetic objects. Examples of detection (relative to baseline): - Empty air: ~baseline (10–60 µT) - Nail or screw: +5 to +20 µT - Coin or small metal piece: +20 to +50 µT - Pipe or screwdriver: +50 to +100 µT - Metal stud (in wall): +80 to +150 µT - Strong magnetic source: +150 to 300+ µT Features: - Real-time µT reading - Adjustable sensitivity slider - "Hold" button to freeze the current value - Automatic and manual calibration - Simple and intuitive interface Works without internet Tips for better accuracy: - Remove any phone case or metallic accessories - Stay away from electronic devices while calibrating - Use the back of your phone (near the top) for best results — that’s where the sensor is usually located Calibration saves the current µT value as the baseline If you get high readings even with nothing nearby, the sensor may need time to stabilize (especially after exposure to strong magnets) Use it to: - Locate metal studs behind drywall - Detect hidden screws or nails - Scan for magnetic fields around electronic devices Explore your surroundings with a scientific curiosity!

About

Spike

Features
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Spike is a simple, friendly subscription tracker that helps you stay on top of every recurring payment before it surprises you. Streaming services, cloud storage, AI tools, apps, news memberships, fitness plans, delivery passes, developer tools, and more can quietly add up. Spike brings them all into one clear dashboard so you always know what you’re paying, what’s coming next, and where your money is going each month. Add subscriptions in seconds using a catalog of 150+ popular services, or create your own custom subscription with the price, billing cycle, currency, category, renewal date, notes, icon, and color that fit your setup. - Track your spending clearly See your total monthly and yearly subscription spend at a glance. Spike calculates recurring costs across billing cycles, so monthly, yearly, and other plans are easier to compare in one place. Never lose sight of renewals Your dashboard highlights upcoming renewals, so you can see what is charging soon and decide whether to keep, pause, or cancel before the payment hits. - Manage free trials Track trial start and end dates, see trial progress, and understand how your monthly spend will change after trials convert to paid subscriptions. - Organize everything Sort, search, and filter your subscriptions by name, category, status, price, or payment date. Group spending by categories like entertainment, music, cloud storage, productivity, AI, gaming, news, food, finance, health, education, and more. - Multi-currency support Add subscriptions in different currencies and choose a display currency for your dashboard totals. Spike refreshes exchange rates automatically and helps you understand your real monthly total across currencies. - Built for real subscription habits Subscriptions are not always simple. Spike supports active subscriptions, paused subscriptions, trials, ongoing plans, fixed-cycle subscriptions, end dates, custom notes, renewal reminders, and trial ending reminders. Privacy Policy: https://spike-subtrack-privacy.netlify.app/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stud Finder3 screens
Spike4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Stud Finder at 3 against Spike's 1. Stud Finder also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Spike sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stud Finder versus Spike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud FinderSpike
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better
Update frequencyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShining Muffin LLCEGE AYBEK

Bugs and requests

Stud Finder

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent readings
  • Immediate paywall after trial

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improved accuracy on drywall
  • More intuitive user interface

Spike

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stud Finder

One-time1
  • Pro Version: Stud Finder$5.99
2 purchases

Spike

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Stud Finder free?
Stud Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spike free?
Spike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stud Finder or Spike have ads?
Neither Stud Finder nor Spike shows ads.

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