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 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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Stud Find | Stud Finder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (242 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 242 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.4 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Proteverse LLC | EYWIN BILGI TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI |
Customer experience
Stud Find
Stud Finder
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
Stud Find
- Support Stud Find$0.99
Stud Finder
- Stud Finder Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
- Stud Finder Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
- Stud Finder Annual Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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