# Stud Find vs Stud Finder

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stud Find | Stud Finder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-find-metal-detector/id328575868/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder-magnetic-detector/id6479374791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **242** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Proteverse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/287381015) | [EYWIN BILGI TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492105189) |

## What reviewers say

### Stud Find

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-find-metal-detector/id328575868)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Stud Find | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔍 Accurately detects metal objects
- 💡 Useful for finding studs without a dedicated tool
- 👍 Easy to use and calibrate
- 🚀 Works surprisingly well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate stud detection
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🤔 Unclear instructions on how to use properly
- ⚠️ Doesn't work on all phone models

**Reported bugs**

- Meter reading stays at a constant value
- App crashes or redirects to other apps
- Fails to detect studs even in known locations

**Requested features**

- More precise stud location indicators
- Ability to detect wooden studs directly
- Improved calibration process


### Stud Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder-magnetic-detector/id6479374791)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stud Finder Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Stud Finder Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Stud Finder Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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