Stud Find vs Walabot DIY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stud Find
Detect magnetic metal objects, such as nails, hidden within wooden structures using your device's built-in magnetometer. This tool is designed to help locate magnetic materials behind walls or other surfaces. Performance may vary based on wall construction and device capabilities.
- Detects magnetic metal objects
- Locates nails in wooden beams
- Utilizes device magnetometer
- Requires magnetic materials
- Instructions for calibration
- Device-specific detection methods
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NAIL DETECTOR Use your iPhone to find nails in wooden support beams within your wall, or any sort of magnetic metal hidden from view. For this app to work, the nails in your wall should be magnetic and your device (iPad, iPhone or iPod) should have a built-in magnetometer. This app does not detect non-magnetic objects, For example, aluminum or wood studs. DISCLAIMER: The performance of the app is limited by the construction of the wall, presence of a phone cover and/or the material of the nails in the studs. INSTRUCTIONS If your device has a external case, please remove before using this app. Calibrate your device’s magnetic sensor by moving the device in a "Figure 8" pattern. Then tap the "Intensity" reading displayed on the app to set the baseline to zero. To accurately detect nails using this app, on iPhone 5s and below, sweep with the right edge of the device against the wall. For iPhone 6 and above, sweep with the top edge of the device along the wall. Sometimes it helps to first figure out the location of the magnet (compass magnet) on your phone using a magnetic material so it becomes clear where to "mark" when you find a nail in the stud. Localization Credits: Laura Klein (French), Ilgiz Khisamov (Russian), Yasu Yu (Chinese), Cem Yolcu (Turkish)
Walabot DIY
Visualize the inside of your walls with this device and app combination. It acts like an X-ray, locating studs, pipes, and wires up to 4 inches deep. Ideal for confident drilling and renovation projects.
- See through walls
- Locate studs
- Detect pipes
- Find wires
- Works on drywall
- Detects up to 4 inches deep
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Walabot DIY lets you see through your walls! Connect your Walabot DIY device (available at www.walabot.com/diy) to your phone for instant “X-Ray” vision. • Locates studs, pipes, wires, and movement • Works on drywall • Detects up to 4 inches / 10 centimeters deep Want to hang a TV? See where the studs, the wires, and the pipes are and drill with confidence! Perfect for DIY-ers, plumbers, contractors, carpenters, renovators, installers, and more. Winner of “best tool” by: ESPN, This Old House, Popular Mechanics, CES and over a dozen more publications! Million walls scanned with the Walabot DIY! Learn more/order now at walabot.com ** Compatible from iPhone7 and above **
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Walabot DIY at 4.2 against Stud Find's 3.0. Walabot DIY also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (78% vs 54%). Stud Find's advantage is iOS requirement (8.4 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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 Find sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Walabot DIY asks for nothing beyond the download.
Walabot DIY holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 242 and 320 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Stud Find's written reviews are positive against 78% of Walabot DIY's.
Stud Find ships an update every 2 months, Walabot DIY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Find | Walabot DIY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (242 ratings) | 4.2 (320 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | 78.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 242 | 320 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Proteverse LLC | Vayyar Imaging LTD |
Customer experience
Stud Find
Walabot DIY
User reviews
Stud Find
From 242 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔍 Accurately detects metal objects
- 💡 Useful for finding studs without a dedicated tool
- 👍 Easy to use and calibrate
- 🚀 Works surprisingly well
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate stud detection
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🤔 Unclear instructions on how to use properly
- ⚠️ Doesn't work on all phone models
Walabot DIY
From 320 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate stud and object detection
- 👍 Helpful for DIY projects
- 🔍 Ability to see inside walls
- 💡 Innovative technology
- 🎯 Pinpoints stud locations
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔄 Frequent recalibration required
- 🔧 Needs additional accessories for full functionality
- 📱 Inconvenient to use with phone
Bugs and requests
Stud Find
Reported bugs
3 issues- Meter reading stays at a constant value
- App crashes or redirects to other apps
- Fails to detect studs even in known locations
Requested features
3 requests- More precise stud location indicators
- Ability to detect wooden studs directly
- Improved calibration process
Walabot DIY
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or disconnects frequently
- Inaccurate readings or missed objects
- Compatibility issues with newer phones
Requested features
4 requests- Integrated display instead of phone app
- Improved calibration process
- Compatibility with more wall types
- Automatic stud detection
In-app purchases
Stud Find
- Support Stud Find$0.99
Walabot DIY
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stud Find free?
Is Walabot DIY free?
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