Comparison

CMSView vs Stud Finder

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

Head to head
About

CMSView

Features
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CMSView allows you to live monitor and playback video from your Clear2there Cloud CMS.

About

Stud Finder

Features
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StudFinder is a professional metal detector app that uses your iPhone’s built in magnetometer to detect metallic objects with high accuracy It provides an elegant and modern interface that makes scanning simple for beginners and powerful for professionals With real time readings visual gauges and easy calibration you can quickly find hidden metal objects or verify surfaces Premium features include audio and haptic feedback for precise detection as well as Apple Watch integration for remote monitoring and seamless syncing Whether you are a DIY enthusiast a professional contractor or just curious StudFinder makes metal detection fast reliable and easy to use. Main Features - Real time metal detection with precise magnetometer readings - Elegant circular gauge with color coded signal strength - Animated magnetic field visualization for clear feedback - Confidence indicators and calibration system for accuracy - Audio and haptic feedback for precise scanning Premium - Apple Watch integration for remote monitoring Premium - Interactive onboarding and quick start guide - Modern design with smooth animations and easy navigation Privacy policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSm-S7TaE8_B7AZ0t0eZi3SYhEogP-NxdXmvRpIy8U2bJnI7aZNP5FPm71teMAtBiKH7GJhJfuk1daN/pub Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vREbEEdqmDOEE_VTO6rErJG1ahnrdJM71hz-mYmAVI-ahig084gFvNtxGCTw1YKnYnjuxQ3xUMYI3bM/pub

Screenshots

CMSView3 screens
Stud Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CMSView at none against Stud Finder's 3. CMSView also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). Stud Finder's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 29 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Stud Finder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CMSView asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CMSView ships an update every 29 months, Stud Finder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
CMSView versus Stud Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCMSViewStud Finder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS10.0 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size63 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperClear2thereYunus Emre Ozbagdatli

In-app purchases

None

CMSView

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stud Finder

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is CMSView free?
CMSView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stud Finder free?
Stud Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CMSView or Stud Finder have ads?
Neither CMSView nor Stud Finder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CMSView or Stud Finder?
CMSView ships an update every 29 months, and Stud Finder every 3 weeks. Most recently, CMSView was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stud Finder on November 8, 2026.

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