Stud Finder vs AltMeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stud Finder
Instantly scan walls to locate metal objects, studs, and wires using your device's magnetic field. Visualize discoveries with a graph view and adjust sensitivity for precise detection. This tool is ideal for home improvement and DIY projects.
- Metal object detection
- Stud and wire finding
- Magnetic field scanning
- Graph view visualization
- Adjustable sensitivity settings
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This app helps you scans and find metal objects, studs and wires instantly, it perfect for discovering magnetic field, metal, studs and wires and more objects that have reaction with magnet Navigate through walls by pinpointing studs behind drywall or any surface, using our advanced metal and stud detection feature. Visualize your discoveries effortlessly with our Graph View, enhancing your exploration with detailed insights. Adjust sensitivity settings to your liking and carry your detection tool with you wherever you roam. Embrace the power of magnetic detection today Try The App Now Terms & Conditions: https://dikr.org/terms/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://dikr.org/privacy/
AltMeter
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AltMeter gives you real-time altitude and elevation readings powered by your iPhone's GPS — displayed in the clean, minimal style of the iOS Compass app. FEATURES • Live altitude readout in metres • GPS coordinates in degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS) • Compass-inspired circular dial with tick marks • Dark theme optimised for outdoor use • Supports 9 languages
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Stud Finder at Free against AltMeter's $0.99. AltMeter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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
Stud Finder is free to download; AltMeter costs $0.99 up front. Stud Finder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. AltMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stud Finder ships an update every 8 days, AltMeter every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Finder | AltMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHARAFA BOUKHALFA | 浩东 许 |
In-app purchases
Stud Finder
- Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
- PRO Membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly PRO Membership$29.991 Year
- StuDetect Pro Lifetime$49.99
AltMeter
No in-app purchases
