Tally Counter vs Stud + Metal Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tally Counter
This app offers a stylish and intuitive way to track any number of items or events. It features a clean interface with haptic feedback and automatic saving. Upgrade for unlimited counters and all future features with a one-time purchase.
- Unlimited counters
- Haptic feedback
- Beautiful, clean interface
- Light & dark mode
- Persistent storage
- Quick actions (increment, decrement, reset)
- Swipe to delete
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Tap Pro - The Ultimate Counting Companion Count anything, anywhere, with style. Tap Pro is a beautifully designed counter app that makes tracking numbers effortless and enjoyable. KEY FEATURES • Unlimited Counters - Create as many counters as you need • Haptic Feedback - Feel every tap with satisfying vibrations • Beautiful Design - Modern, clean interface that's easy on the eyes • Light & Dark Mode - Automatic theme support for your preference • Persistent Storage - Your counters are saved automatically • Quick Actions - Increment, decrement, reset, or delete with ease • Swipe to Delete - Intuitive gestures for fast counter management • Smooth Animations - Delightful transitions and number animations UPGRADE TO TAP COUNTER PRO (OPTIONAL ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • Unlimited counters • All future Pro features included • No subscriptions — pay once, yours forever PERFECT FOR • Inventory counting • Event attendance • Daily habits • Any counting task • Fitness tracking (reps, sets, laps) • Score keeping (games, sports) Download Tap Pro today and experience the simplest, most elegant way to count.
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 Tally Counter's 1. Stud + Metal Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Tally Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Tally Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stud + Metal Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tally Counter against 5.0 for Stud + Metal Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Tally Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Stud + Metal Scanner every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Tally Counter | Stud + Metal Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Butler | PRADEEP CHENDURAN BALASUNDARAM |
Customer experience
Tally Counter
Stud + Metal Scanner
In-app purchases
Tally Counter
- Tap Counter Pro Lifetime$8.99
Stud + Metal Scanner
No in-app purchases
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