Stud Find vs Stud Finder゜
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)
Stud Finder゜
This application utilizes your iPhone's magnetometer to detect metal objects, helping you locate hidden studs behind walls. It's designed to quickly find wood studs concealed by drywall, plasterboard, or stucco. Performance may vary based on wall construction and phone accessories.
- Detects studs using magnetometer
- Locates metal objects
- Works through drywall, plasterboard, stucco
- Quick stud detection
- Removable case recommended for best performance
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STUD FINDER / DETECTOR This app will help you to detect studs. It uses the magnetometer to measure the magnetic field when your iPhone is placed near any metal objects. You can quickly detect wood studs hidden under walls, drywall, plasterboard or stucco. 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 an external case then please remove it before using this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stud Finder゜ at 4.5 against Stud Find's 3.0. Stud Finder゜ also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 244). Stud Find's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (54% vs 35%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Stud Finder゜ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stud Finder゜ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder゜ has 4.9K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Stud Find's written reviews are positive against 35% of Stud Finder゜'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Stud Find ships an update every 2 months, Stud Finder゜ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Find | Stud Finder゜ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (244 ratings) | 4.5 (4.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews — better | 35.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 244 | 4.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Proteverse LLC | Hanja Devi |
Customer experience
Stud Find
Stud Finder゜
User reviews
Stud Find
From 244 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
Stud Finder゜
From 4.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative app concept
- 🚀 Accurate stud detection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Inaccurate stud detection
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 💤 Requires high sensitivity setting
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
Stud Finder゜
Reported bugs
3 issues- Constant false positive stud detection
- App crashes or freezes
- Sensitivity settings not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Improved stud detection accuracy
- Better calibration options
- More intuitive user interface
- Compatibility with older devices
In-app purchases
Stud Find
- Support Stud Find$0.99
Stud Finder゜
- Remove Ads$9.99
Questions
Is Stud Find free?
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