# Stud Finder vs ToolTally

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ToolTally at 100% against Stud Finder's 36%. ToolTally also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Stud Finder's advantage is ratings volume (531 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stud Finder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and ToolTally sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ToolTally holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder has 531 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Stud Finder's written reviews are positive against 100% of ToolTally's.

Stud Finder ships an update every 2 months, ToolTally weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stud Finder | ToolTally |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (531 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder-metal-detector/id1667287490/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooltally/id6797363359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **531** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrei Nemtsou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612416096) | [Levent Kondakci](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788945490) |

## What reviewers say

### Stud Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder-metal-detector/id1667287490)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Welcome One-Time Offer | $4.99 | per month |
| Welcome One-Time Offer | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Specify compatible iPhone models
- Clearer cancellation process for subscriptions


### ToolTally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooltally/id6797363359)

Easily track tools you lend out or borrow from others. Capture photo proof of condition, set return reminders, and manage borrower details. All data stays on your device, working offline.

**Highlights:** Track lent and borrowed tools, Photo proof of tool condition, Set and receive return reminders, Manage borrower and job site details, Offline functionality, Data export to ZIP

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ToolTally Lifetime Unlock | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stud Finder free?

Stud Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ToolTally free?

ToolTally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stud Finder or ToolTally?

ToolTally is rated higher. Stud Finder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 531 ratings, while ToolTally averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Stud Finder or ToolTally have ads?

Both Stud Finder and ToolTally show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stud Finder or ToolTally?

Stud Finder ships an update every 2 months, and ToolTally weekly. Most recently, Stud Finder was updated on October 24, 2026 and ToolTally on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*