Comparison

VWT vs Stud Finder | Metal Detector

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VWT

Features
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This App is used to send pictures to the display screen remotely. You can use it in schools, homes, offices and other places where you need to place some warning signs. Compared with traditional fixed signs, it is more convenient to use App to remotely control the contents of the display, and it is more suitable for places where you need to frequently switch the contents of the signs. First, you need to deploy a server in the local area network, and then you can use the App to control the following functions: 1. Send pictures 2. Set the switching speed, set the brightness, set the up and down position, set the switch Unlock the management mode, the default password for the first time is "800800", you can use the management functions: 1. Gallery management, you can transfer pictures to the App through a computer connection. 2. Advanced settings 3. Modify the password

About

Stud Finder | Metal Detector

This utility app uses your phone's magnetometer to detect nearby metal objects. It functions as a stud finder and metal detector, helping you locate hidden items by measuring magnetic field fluctuations.

Highlights
  • Magnetic detector
  • Gold detector
  • Metal finder
  • Magnetometer readings
  • Stud finding
Features
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Discover hidden treasures with our Metal Detector app! Use our magnetic detector, gold detector, and metal finder features to locate metal objects easily. Perfect for magnetometer readings and stud finding! Does this app really work? One way to check is to hold the phone close to a stainless steel knife and see that the indicator changes. How it works? The app uses the magnetometer to measure the magnetic field when your phone is placed near ferrous metal objects. INSTRUCTIONS: If your device has an external case then please remove it before using this app.

Screenshots

VWT3 screens
Stud Finder | Metal Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VWT at none against Stud Finder | Metal Detector's shown. VWT also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Stud Finder | Metal Detector's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VWT ships an update every 6 weeks, Stud Finder | Metal Detector weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
VWT versus Stud Finder | Metal Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVWTStud Finder | Metal Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerhorizont group gmbhMuhammad Ajmal Shah

In-app purchases

None

VWT

No in-app purchases

None

Stud Finder | Metal Detector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VWT free?
VWT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stud Finder | Metal Detector free?
Stud Finder | Metal Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VWT or Stud Finder | Metal Detector have ads?
Stud Finder | Metal Detector shows ads; VWT does not.
Which is updated more often, VWT or Stud Finder | Metal Detector?
VWT ships an update every 6 weeks, and Stud Finder | Metal Detector weekly. Most recently, VWT was updated on October 9, 2026 and Stud Finder | Metal Detector on October 14, 2026.

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