AIMS ENGINEER vs Stud Finder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AIMS ENGINEER
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Engineer APP for AiMS version 5
Stud Finder
This tool transforms your iPhone into a wall scanner to detect metal objects like screws, nails, and pipes before drilling. It uses the device's magnetometer to measure magnetic field changes, providing accurate readings for safer home improvement projects.
- Magnetic wall scanning
- Detects screws, nails, pipes, and studs
- Real-time magnetic field readings
- Audible and visual alerts (Pro)
- Adjustable sensitivity (Pro)
- Offline functionality
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Find what's behind the wall before you drill. Stud Finder turns your iPhone into a magnetic wall scanner. Sweep the phone across the wall and the gauge rises the instant metal is underneath — screws, nails, pipes, conduit and metal studs. Wood studs are found through their fasteners: follow a vertical line of hits and you've found the stud. HOW IT WORKS Your iPhone's built-in magnetometer measures tiny changes in the magnetic field (in µT). Stud Finder zeroes itself automatically, filters out noise and shows an honest reading — never a fake "stud here" guess. WALL SCAN MODE • Tuned for drywall: screws, nails and metal studs • Peak-hold needle shows exactly where the signal is strongest • Buzz and sound alerts the moment you cross metal (Pro) METAL DETECTOR MODE (PRO) • Wider range for pipes, conduit, rebar and hidden metal • Continuous tone that rises as you close in • Live µT field strength for precise work BUILT FOR REAL WALLS • Adjustable sensitivity for thick plaster or thin drywall (Pro) • Save a marker on every find and come back to it (Pro) • Warns you when a MagSafe or magnetic case skews readings • Works fully offline — no account, no tracking HONEST BY DESIGN A phone magnetometer senses metal, not wood — that's physics. Stud Finder shows what the sensor actually sees, so you can trust every beep. For structural decisions, confirm with a dedicated tool. PRO, KEPT SIMPLE One small one-time purchase (or a low yearly plan) unlocks metal-detector mode, alerts, sensitivity and saved finds. Family Sharing included. Sweep the wall. Trust the reading. Drill with confidence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mobilegames.cloud/studfinder/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AIMS ENGINEER at none against Stud Finder's 3. AIMS ENGINEER also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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 Finder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. AIMS ENGINEER asks for nothing beyond the download.
AIMS ENGINEER ships an update weekly, Stud Finder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AIMS ENGINEER | Stud Finder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zhimeng Huang | Mobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLC |
In-app purchases
AIMS ENGINEER
No in-app purchases
Stud Finder
- Pro — Annual$1.991 Year
- Pro — Lifetime (Private Rate)$2.99
- Pro — Lifetime$5.99
Questions
Is AIMS ENGINEER free?
Is Stud Finder free?
Do AIMS ENGINEER or Stud Finder have ads?
Which is updated more often, AIMS ENGINEER or Stud Finder?
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