Comparison

Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool vs Studkit

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

Head to head
About

Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool

This multi-tool app helps you find studs, measure angles, and check levels with precision. It offers real-time visual, sound, and haptic alerts, along with an Apple Watch companion for convenient monitoring. Built-in tutorials guide you through its features.

Highlights
  • Magnetic stud finder with multiple presets
  • Accurate bubble level for surfaces
  • Advanced angle finder for measurements
  • Customizable sound and haptic feedback
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Detailed visual indicators
  • Built-in tutorials and guides
Features
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# THREE TOOLS IN ONE: STUDS, LEVELS, AND ANGLES Find the studs behind a wall, check whether a surface is level, and measure or match an angle. Every reading comes with visual, sound, and haptic feedback, so you can keep the phone against the wall and still know what it found. # MAGNETIC STUD FINDER WITH FIVE PRESETS Wooden studs are held by nails and screws, and those are what the magnetometer sees. Choose the preset that matches what you are looking for — Nails in Stud, Metal Stud, Metal Pipe, Electrical Wiring, or High Precision — and the filtering adjusts to it. # ACCURATE BUBBLE LEVEL Horizontal, vertical, and surface bubbles, with the exact tilt in degrees beside them. Set the sound to any axis and you can level a shelf without watching the screen. # ANGLE FINDER WITH A LOCKED REFERENCE Measure an angle, lock it as a target, and match the second cut to the first. The dial shades the gap between the two, so how far off you are is something you see rather than calculate. # FEEDBACK YOU CHOOSE Sound and haptics are configurable per axis and per intensity. Work quietly, or set it loud enough to hear over a drill. # APPLE WATCH COMPANION Mirror the readings to your wrist. The phone stays flat against the wall while you read detection strength, bubble alignment, or the current angle on the watch. # VISUAL INDICATORS THAT SHOW THEIR WORK A strength meter and a history graph, so a peak is visible as a peak rather than as a single number that has already moved. The angle finder draws a full compass with degree markings. # TUTORIALS INCLUDED Step-by-step guides for finding studs, levelling surfaces, and measuring angles, plus how to use the Apple Watch companion. # SUBSCRIPTIONS AND AUTOMATIC RENEWAL - Your subscription includes access to all tools and the Apple Watch companion app. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of your selected subscription period. - Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your App Store Account Settings. # LEGAL Terms of Service: https://cooptimizeit.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://cooptimizeit.com/privacy-policy # SUPPORT Contact us at info@cooptimizeit.com. We reply within 48 hours.

About

Studkit

This app uses your iPhone's magnetic sensor to locate studs, nails, screws, and pipes within walls. It also includes a bubble level, laser cross, drill guide, measurement converter, and timestamp camera for various DIY and home improvement tasks.

Highlights
  • Magnetic stud finder
  • Bubble level with multiple modes
  • Self-leveling laser crosshair
  • Smart drill guide recommendations
  • Millimeter to inch converter
  • Timestamp camera with GPS
Features
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Studkit finds studs, nails, screws, pipes, and metal hidden inside any wall using your iPhone's built-in magnetic sensor - no extra hardware. Plus five more pro DIY tools in one app: bubble level, laser cross, drill guide, mm to inch converter, and timestamp camera. The complete builder's toolkit for hanging frames, mounting shelves, or any home improvement job. --- SIX PRO TOOLS IN ONE APP * STUD FINDER Uses your iPhone's built-in magnetometer to detect nails inside wood studs and metal studs in any wall. Sweep slowly, watch the live trace, mark the wall when the meter peaks. Works through drywall, plaster, and most paint. * BUBBLE LEVEL Three modes (horizontal, vertical, and surface) for aligning frames, hanging shelves, leveling appliances. Accurate to under 1 degree in real-world use. * LASER CROSS A self-leveling crosshair you project onto any wall to mark a perfectly level line. Hold the phone against the surface, mark with a pencil, hang your art straight every time. * DRILL GUIDE Pick your wall type (drywall, brick, concrete, plaster, tile) and the load weight. Studkit recommends the exact drill bit size, anchor type, and pilot depth. No more ruined walls. * CONVERTER Quick mm to inch table with the most common screw, bit, and lumber sizes pre-listed. Tap to copy any value. * TIMESTAMP CAMERA Take photos with the current date, time, and GPS coordinates burned directly into the image. Perfect for documenting work, before and after shots, contractor reports. --- WHY A TOOLKIT INSTEAD OF SIX APPS Most DIY apps do one thing. Studkit is the kit you reach for every time you pick up your phone before picking up a hammer. One subscription, six tools, zero clutter on your home screen. --- HOW STUDKIT FINDS STUDS The iPhone has a 3-axis magnetometer, the same sensor that powers Compass. Studkit reads it 60 times per second and watches for distortions in the magnetic field. Iron and steel objects bend the field around them. WILL FIND: nails and screws inside wood studs, steel studs in commercial walls, iron and steel pipes, metal junction boxes. WILL NOT FIND: wood studs without any nails (very rare), plastic, PEX or copper pipes, electrical wires (unless in metal conduit), or anything deeper than about 8 cm / 3 inches. These are physics limits, no app can change this. For best results: remove your phone case (especially MagSafe), decide your scanning pose first, then press power. Hold the back of the phone flat against the wall and sweep at about one finger-width per second. --- WHO IT IS FOR DIY enthusiasts. Renters who do not want to buy six separate hardware-store tools. Carpenters wanting a backup kit. Contractors documenting work. Anyone tired of switching apps every time they pick up a screwdriver. --- PRO SUBSCRIPTION Studkit Pro unlocks all six tools. Choose Weekly ($4.99/week) or Yearly ($29.99/year, best value). Cancel anytime from your Apple ID settings. No ads ever. Auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-zelat/inicio Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool4 screens
Studkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Studkit at 5.0 against Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool's 4.1. Studkit also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool's advantage is ratings volume (255 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Finder Wall Detector Tool sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Studkit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Studkit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool has 255 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool versus Studkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud Finder Wall Detector ToolStudkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (255 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings255 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOptimize ITMohammed Baydi

Bugs and requests

Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool

Reported bugs

34 issues
  • App falsely identifies studs when phone is in the air
  • Scan never starts working
  • Unable to cancel subscription
  • Charged despite attempting to cancel
  • App does not work
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  • App does not detect studs
  • App is unreliable
  • App is a scam
  • App is a rip off
  • App is difficult to cancel
  • App has unclear instructions
  • App steals money
  • App is a gimmick
  • App is disappointing
  • App is not useful
  • App is junk
  • App is not good
  • App is not worth it
  • App is fake
  • App is stupid
  • App is worthless
  • App is garbage
  • App is deceitful
  • App has flaws
  • App doesn't work on iPhone 16
  • App only works on metal
  • App keeps beeping continuously
  • App does not find studs
  • App is not a stud finder
  • App is a scam, no way to cancel
  • App charges without results
  • App doesn't work for wood
  • App is a scam, metal studs only
  • App claims to find wood studs but only works on metal

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improve accuracy on wood studs
  • Provide clear instructions on how to use the app
  • Offer a reliable cancellation method
  • Add support for wood studs
  • Fix the 'Start Scan' button issue
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  • Make the app truly free or offer a transparent pricing model

Studkit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly7 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro$9.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Weekly3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$17.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$29.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual VIP3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual VIP3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Monthly VIP3 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Annual VIP$99.991 Year
2 purchases

Studkit

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool free?
Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Studkit free?
Studkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool or Studkit?
Studkit is rated higher. Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool averages 4.1 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while Studkit averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool or Studkit have ads?
Neither Stud Finder Wall Detector Tool nor Studkit shows ads.

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