Comparison

Shortwave Guide vs Stud Finder

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

Head to head
About

Shortwave Guide

This application displays a real-time schedule of shortwave radio broadcasts worldwide, sourced from the EiBi database. Users can rescan for updates, view specific frequencies, and update the entire broadcast schedule database.

Highlights
  • Worldwide shortwave broadcast schedule
  • Real-time station listings
  • Frequency viewing
  • Database updates
  • EiBi database integration
Features
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The app shows a schedule of shortwave radio broadcasting. Information taken from EiBi database. When you run the application, you will see a list of radio stations, broadcasting currently worldwide. To update the scanning time in the menu, click "Rescan". To view all the selected radio frequency specifically, use a right button. When you first launch the app, or to update the schedule database, choose "Update Database".

About

Stud Finder

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Stud Finder - Bubble Level combines two essential DIY tools into one simple and powerful app. Use your device’s built-in sensors to monitor magnetic field activity and check level alignment for everyday projects around your home, office, workshop, or job site. Whether you're hanging picture frames, aligning shelves, mounting TVs, placing furniture, or scanning walls for magnetic changes, this app provides a clean and intuitive experience designed for accuracy, simplicity, and speed. MAGNETIC FIELD SCANNER Monitor live magnetic field readings directly from your device's magnetic sensor. Features: • Live magnetic field meter (µT) • Real-time magnetic signal monitoring • Magnetic activity graph • Peak signal tracking • Advanced sensor statistics • X, Y, and Z magnetic field values • Visual signal strength indicators • Haptic feedback support • Optional sound alerts • Easy calibration tools • stud finder Magnetic field monitoring can help identify areas containing metal objects, screws, nails, brackets, magnetic interference, and other magnetic sources. BUBBLE LEVEL TOOL Measure alignment using your device's motion sensors. Features: • Surface level mode • Wall and frame level mode • Real-time angle measurements • Horizontal alignment guidance • Roll and pitch monitoring • Precision level indicators • Visual bubble interface • Haptic feedback when level Perfect for: • Hanging frames • Shelf installation • Furniture alignment • Wall decor • Home improvement projects • DIY tasks • Workshop use • Everyday measurements ADVANCED TOOLS • Detailed sensor statistics • Live magnetic graph • detect wall studs • Peak value tracking • Sensor calibration • Adjustable alerts • Clean modern interface • Dark mode design • Fast and responsive performance • Stud finder app for iphone PRIVACY FIRST Stud finder - metal detector app works directly with your device sensors. No accounts, no sign-ups, and no unnecessary data collection. IMPORTANT Magnetic field readings depend on your device hardware and environment. Results may vary between devices and locations. This stud finder for iphone app is intended as a helpful measurement and reference tool and should not be relied upon as a substitute for physical stud finder - professional inspection or safety procedures. Disclaimer: This app uses your device’s magnetic sensor to measure magnetic field activity. It may help identify magnetic metal objects such as steel screws, nails, brackets, or metal studs. It cannot reliably detect wooden studs, plastic pipes, non-magnetic metals, electrical wiring, or hidden objects inside walls. Always verify before drilling or cutting into any surface. Download Stud Finder - Bubble Level today and bring powerful magnetic field monitoring and leveling tools together in one easy-to-use app.

Screenshots

Shortwave Guide3 screens
Stud Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stud Finder at Free against Shortwave Guide's $8.99. Shortwave Guide's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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

Stud Finder is free to download; Shortwave Guide costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Shortwave Guide versus Stud Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortwave GuideStud Finder
Price$8.99Free — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladyslav HaliukMuhammad Aqib

In-app purchases

None

Shortwave Guide

No in-app purchases

None

Stud Finder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shortwave Guide free?
Shortwave Guide costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stud Finder free?
Stud Finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shortwave Guide or Stud Finder have ads?
Stud Finder shows ads; Shortwave Guide does not.

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