FedNote vs Stud + Metal Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FedNote
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DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. COVER YOUR ASSETS. In 2025, Federal employees face unprecedented workforce changes including Reductions in Force (RIF), deferred resignations, and agency reorganizations. FedNote helps you navigate these challenges by providing essential documentation tools and resources. Key Features: - Secure, offline-only event logging system - Document scanner for preserving critical communications - Status tracker for monitoring employment changes - Comprehensive preparation checklist - Detailed communication logger - Timeline visualization for status changes - Export capabilities for legal documentation - Resource links to employee rights information FedNote operates completely offline with no data collection or external connectivity, ensuring your sensitive employment information remains private and secure. Perfect for Federal employees who need to maintain detailed records of workplace changes, communications, and official notices. Designed specifically for Federal employees facing workforce restructuring, this tool helps you: - Track and timestamp all employment-related events - Document communications with management - Maintain chronological records of status changes - Preserve important notices and communications - Prepare for potential legal proceedings - Follow best practices for workforce transitions Take control of your employment documentation with FedNote - your comprehensive companion for navigating Federal workforce transitions. FedNotes is free forever with all features unlocked in-app purchases are for tips only.
Stud + Metal Scanner
Instantly locate studs, screws, and nails behind walls, or measure magnetic fields (EMF) using your iPhone's built-in sensor. This dual-mode utility is perfect for DIY projects, home improvement, and scientific exploration.
- Stud finder mode
- Magnetometer (EMF) mode
- Detect studs, screws, nails, and metal
- Measure magnetic fields in real-time
- Graph view for field changes
- Pause scans for precision readings
- Re-zero sensor for accuracy
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Detect studs, screws, nails, and measure magnetic fields (EMF) instantly with your iPhone. Two powerful modes in one app: Stud Finder & Magnetometer — works entirely on your iPhone. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts, home improvement projects, tech experiments, educational purposes, contractors, engineers, and anyone curious about magnetic fields or hidden metal. Stud Finder Mode Locate wall studs, screws, nails, metal pipes, and hidden metal objects behind drywall, plaster, and panel walls. Accurate readings using your iPhone's built-in magnetic sensor. Pro Tip: Hold the bottom third of the back near the wall — that's where the sensor is. Pause scans to note field values. Re-zero the sensor anytime for accurate readings. Ideal for hanging shelves, picture frames, cabinets, mirrors, or TVs without guesswork. Magnetometer Mode (EMF Detection) Measure magnetic fields in real time with a live graph. Detect EMF levels, metal objects, and magnetic anomalies. Perfect for students, engineers, hobbyists, STEM labs, and science fairs. Level Finder Mode (New in 2.1) Turn your iPhone into a precision spirit level — no extra hardware needed. Place your phone flat on a surface or hold it upright against a wall edge to measure tilt in real time. Locks with haptic feedback and a gentle audio tone the instant you hit perfect horizontal. Rotate to landscape for a full-screen gauge with a large degree readout. Ideal for hanging shelves, mirrors, TVs, tile work, carpentry, and furniture assembly. Three-in-One Functionality Find studs, detect magnetic fields (EMF), and level surfaces — all from one app. Perfect for home DIY, construction, school labs, STEM experiments, or curiosity-driven exploration. Provides actionable, real-time feedback for home improvement and tech applications. Why Users Love Stud + Metal Scanner Clean interface for scanning walls or visualizing magnetic fields. Real-time feedback ensures you never miss studs, screws, nails, or metal objects. Graph mode provides instant visual confirmation of field changes. Safe and reliable for home improvement, DIY, and tech explorations. Lightweight and fast Perfect for casual users, contractors, and technical professionals. Ideal for detecting hidden studs, metal objects, or performing STEM experiments. Pro Tips Move your iPhone slowly along walls for optimal detection. Re-zero the sensor whenever needed for accurate readings. Combine Stud Finder and Magnetometer modes to validate readings. Bottom third of iPhone back is optimal for scanning. Use Cases & Applications Hang shelves, TVs, picture frames, cabinets, mirrors, or artwork safely. Detect metal studs, screws, nails, wall anchors, and metal pipes. Explore magnetic fields in classrooms, labs, science fairs, or DIY tech projects. Measure EMF levels for STEM projects, experiments, or educational purposes. Identify hidden metal objects, magnetic anomalies, or ferrous materials. Track magnetic field trends visually with the graph for experiments or demonstrations. Perfect for homeowners, contractors, engineers, students, hobbyists, and interior designers and renovation professionals Curious minds exploring EMF or magnetic fields, STEM classrooms, educational labs, or science fairs Why Download Dual functionality: Stud Finder + Magnetometer Visual feedback: Graph shows field changes in real time Reliable: Perfect for home, school, or lab use Sensor guidance: Bottom third of iPhone back is optimal for scanning Versatile: DIY projects, home improvement, STEM experiments, and tech enthusiasts Download Stud + Metal Scanner now to make your next project easier, safer, and more accurate. Detect studs, screws, nails, metal objects, or explore magnetic fields (EMF) - all from your iPhone! Start scanning today and experience the most versatile Stud Finder & Magnetometer utility app on the App Store!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stud + Metal Scanner at none against FedNote's 3. FedNote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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. FedNote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Stud + Metal Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
FedNote ships an update every 2 days, Stud + Metal Scanner every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FedNote | Stud + Metal Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Polemics Applications LLC | PRADEEP CHENDURAN BALASUNDARAM |
In-app purchases
FedNote
- FedNote Tip $0.99$0.99
- FedNote Tip $4.99$4.99
- FedNote Tip $9.99$9.99
Stud + Metal Scanner
No in-app purchases
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