Comparison

Stud Find vs Stud Finder

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Detects magnetic metal objects
  • Locates nails in wooden beams
  • Utilizes device magnetometer
  • Requires magnetic materials
  • Instructions for calibration
  • Device-specific detection methods
Features
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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)

About

Stud Finder

This tool uses your device's magnetometer to detect studs and hidden metal objects behind walls. It offers precise detection, quick results, and a built-in level for alignment, making home repair and decoration projects easier and safer.

Highlights
  • Precise metal and stud detection
  • Quick detection results
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Works on drywall, plaster, stucco
  • Built-in bubble level
  • Magnetic field sensor calibration
Features
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STUD FINDER / DETECTOR This app helps you detect studs and hidden metal objects behind walls. Using your iPhone's magnetometer, it measures the magnetic field when placed near metal objects, allowing you to quickly find wood studs hidden under drywall, plaster, or stucco. FEATURES: *Precise Detection: Accurately detects metal objects and studs by sensing changes in the magnetic field. *Easy to Use: User-friendly interface makes the detection process straightforward and hassle-free. *Quick Results: Instantly locate studs and metal objects behind your walls. *Versatile Use: Suitable for drywall , plaster, stucco, and similar materials. *Built-in Level: Includes a bubble level feature to help with alignment and leveling tasks. *DISCLAIMER: The app's performance can be affected by the construction of the wall, the presence of a phone case, and the material of the nails in the studs. For optimal results, please remove any external case from your device before using the app. INSTRUCTIONS: *Preparation: Remove any external case from your device. *Calibration: Open the app and calibrate the magnetic field sensor. *Detection: Move your iPhone close to the wall and monitor the changes in the magnetic field. *Leveling: Use the built-in bubble level for accurate alignment and leveling tasks. This app is a reliable assistant for your home repair and decoration projects, ensuring accurate detection of studs and metal objects, making your tasks easier and safer. Privacy Policy: https://tinyurl.com/yc358k9y EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stud Find2 screens
Stud Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stud Finder at 100% against Stud Find's 54%. Stud Finder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Stud Find's advantage is ratings volume (242 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.4 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Find sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stud Finder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Find has 242 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Stud Find's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stud Finder's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stud Find versus Stud Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud FindStud Finder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (242 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings242 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.4 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperProteverse LLCEYWIN BILGI TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Stud Find

All ratings244 ratings
Positive46.3%
Neutral7.0%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative43.4%

Stud Finder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stud Find

One-time1
  • Support Stud Find$0.99
3 purchases

Stud Finder

Subscriptions3
  • Stud Finder Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Stud Finder Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
  • Stud Finder Annual Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Stud Find free?
Stud Find is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stud Finder free?
Stud Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stud Find or Stud Finder?
Stud Finder is rated higher. Stud Find averages 3.0 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Stud Finder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stud Find or Stud Finder have ads?
Neither Stud Find nor Stud Finder shows ads.

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