Comparison

Stud Finder vs Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool

This multi-tool app helps you find studs, measure angles, and check levels with precision. It offers real-time visual, sound, and haptic alerts, along with an Apple Watch companion for convenient monitoring. Built-in tutorials guide you through its features.

Highlights
  • Magnetic stud finder with multiple presets
  • Accurate bubble level for surfaces
  • Advanced angle finder for measurements
  • Customizable sound and haptic feedback
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Detailed visual indicators
  • Built-in tutorials and guides
Features
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# THREE TOOLS IN ONE: STUDS, LEVELS, AND ANGLES Find the studs behind a wall, check whether a surface is level, and measure or match an angle. Every reading comes with visual, sound, and haptic feedback, so you can keep the phone against the wall and still know what it found. # MAGNETIC STUD FINDER WITH FIVE PRESETS Wooden studs are held by nails and screws, and those are what the magnetometer sees. Choose the preset that matches what you are looking for — Nails in Stud, Metal Stud, Metal Pipe, Electrical Wiring, or High Precision — and the filtering adjusts to it. # ACCURATE BUBBLE LEVEL Horizontal, vertical, and surface bubbles, with the exact tilt in degrees beside them. Set the sound to any axis and you can level a shelf without watching the screen. # ANGLE FINDER WITH A LOCKED REFERENCE Measure an angle, lock it as a target, and match the second cut to the first. The dial shades the gap between the two, so how far off you are is something you see rather than calculate. # FEEDBACK YOU CHOOSE Sound and haptics are configurable per axis and per intensity. Work quietly, or set it loud enough to hear over a drill. # APPLE WATCH COMPANION Mirror the readings to your wrist. The phone stays flat against the wall while you read detection strength, bubble alignment, or the current angle on the watch. # VISUAL INDICATORS THAT SHOW THEIR WORK A strength meter and a history graph, so a peak is visible as a peak rather than as a single number that has already moved. The angle finder draws a full compass with degree markings. # TUTORIALS INCLUDED Step-by-step guides for finding studs, levelling surfaces, and measuring angles, plus how to use the Apple Watch companion. # SUBSCRIPTIONS AND AUTOMATIC RENEWAL - Your subscription includes access to all tools and the Apple Watch companion app. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of your selected subscription period. - Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your App Store Account Settings. # LEGAL Terms of Service: https://cooptimizeit.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://cooptimizeit.com/privacy-policy # SUPPORT Contact us at info@cooptimizeit.com. We reply within 48 hours.

Screenshots

Stud Finder4 screens
Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stud Finder at free with in-app purchases against Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool's subscription. Stud Finder also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 6%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Stud Finder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stud Finder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 533 and 256 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Stud Finder's written reviews are positive against 6% of Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stud Finder ships an update every 2 months, Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stud Finder versus Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud FinderStud Finder Wall Detector Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (533 ratings) — better4.1 (256 ratings)
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews — better6.1% of reviews
Number of ratings533 — better256
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei NemtsouOptimize IT

Customer experience

Stud Finder

All ratings530 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.4%

Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool

All ratings250 ratings
Positive76.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive6.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative91.8%

User reviews

Stud Finder

From 533 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well for some users
  • 👍 Accurate for some users
  • 👍 Good tools
  • 👍 Very easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Does not work on various iPhone models
  • 🐛 Frequent non-functionality
  • 🐛 App is a scam
  • 🐛 Unwanted charges and subscriptions
  • 🐛 Full of advertisements

Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool

From 256 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Worked great once
  • 👍 Found the stud so fast
  • 👍 Accurate stud finding

Room to improve

  • 👎 Does not work
  • 👎 Scam app
  • 👎 Waste of money
  • 👎 Cannot cancel subscription
  • 👎 Charged immediately

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

Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool

Reported bugs

34 issues
  • App falsely identifies studs when phone is in the air
  • Scan never starts working
  • Unable to cancel subscription
  • Charged despite attempting to cancel
  • App does not work
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  • App does not detect studs
  • App is unreliable
  • App is a scam
  • App is a rip off
  • App is difficult to cancel
  • App has unclear instructions
  • App steals money
  • App is a gimmick
  • App is disappointing
  • App is not useful
  • App is junk
  • App is not good
  • App is not worth it
  • App is fake
  • App is stupid
  • App is worthless
  • App is garbage
  • App is deceitful
  • App has flaws
  • App doesn't work on iPhone 16
  • App only works on metal
  • App keeps beeping continuously
  • App does not find studs
  • App is not a stud finder
  • App is a scam, no way to cancel
  • App charges without results
  • App doesn't work for wood
  • App is a scam, metal studs only
  • App claims to find wood studs but only works on metal

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improve accuracy on wood studs
  • Provide clear instructions on how to use the app
  • Offer a reliable cancellation method
  • Add support for wood studs
  • Fix the 'Start Scan' button issue
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  • Make the app truly free or offer a transparent pricing model

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Stud Finder

Subscriptions6
  • 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
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
9 purchases

Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly7 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro$9.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Weekly3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Annual Pro$29.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual VIP3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual VIP3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Monthly VIP3 Days trial$49.991 Month

Questions

Is Stud Finder free?
Stud Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool free?
Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stud Finder or Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool?
Stud Finder is rated higher. Stud Finder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 533 ratings, while Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool averages 4.1 from 256 ratings.
Do Stud Finder or Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool have ads?
Stud Finder shows ads; Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool does not.
Which is updated more often, Stud Finder or Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool?
Stud Finder ships an update every 2 months, and Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool every 9 days. Most recently, Stud Finder was updated on November 7, 2026 and Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool on November 8, 2026.

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