Stud Finder vs ACTIVE STOPLEAK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stud Finder
Easily detect metal objects like nails, screws, and wiring hidden within walls. Simply hold your phone against the surface and move it; the app will alert you with a beep and a visual indicator when metal is detected.
- Detects metal in walls
- Finds nails, screws, wiring
- Audible beep alert
- Visual indicator
- Easy to use
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Stud Finder - Metal Detector The app is used to find metal elements in the wall: nails, screws, wiring, etc. How it works: 1. Turn on the app 2. Place the back of your phone against a wall 3. Start moving the phone along the wall 4. If there is metal in the wall, you will hear a beep and the indicator on the phone will turn red It is important to know that the application may not work with older phone models Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
ACTIVE STOPLEAK
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Electronic water leakage detector. A device capable of intervening upon detecting leaks and abnormal consumption, interrupting the water supply to prevent flooding or unwanted consumption.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ACTIVE STOPLEAK at none against Stud Finder's 7. ACTIVE STOPLEAK also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. ACTIVE STOPLEAK asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Finder | ACTIVE STOPLEAK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (531 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 531 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrei Nemtsou | R.B.M. SPA |
Bugs and requests
Stud Finder
Reported bugs
9 issues- Doesn't work on iPhone 15
- Doesn't work on iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Doesn't work on iPhone 16
- App shows 72 and beeps constantly
- App doesn't detect studs even when held over them
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- App only finds radiators, not electrical wires
- App won't load, shows only ads
- App tries to sell cryptocurrency
- App only finds metal, not wood studs
Requested features
2 requests- Specify compatible iPhone models
- Clearer cancellation process for subscriptions
ACTIVE STOPLEAK
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stud Finder
- Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
- Welcome One-Time Offer$4.991 Month
- Welcome One-Time Offer$5.991 Month
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- Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
- Premium Annual$9.991 Year
- Premium Annual$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$19.99
ACTIVE STOPLEAK
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stud Finder free?
Is ACTIVE STOPLEAK free?
Do Stud Finder or ACTIVE STOPLEAK have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stud Finder or ACTIVE STOPLEAK?
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