Comparison

Stud Finder vs Stud Finder WallScan

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

Head to head
About

Stud Finder

This utility app transforms your phone into a stud and metal detector. It offers instant detection, smart calibration, and real-time feedback to help you locate hidden objects behind walls for home projects.

Highlights
  • Instant stud detection
  • Metal object finder
  • Smart calibration
  • Real-time feedback
  • Easy to use
Features
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WallX – Your Precision Stud Finder Find hidden studs and metal objects behind walls using only your Phone. WallX makes home projects easier, faster, and more reliable – no extra tools required. Why WallX? + Instant Stud Detection – Quickly spot studs behind walls + Metal Object Finder – Detect nails, screws, and other hidden metal + Smart Calibration – Always accurate and reliable + Real-Time Feedback – Live gauges and haptic response + Easy to Use – Ready in seconds, no setup needed WallX turns your phone into a powerful wall scanner – helping you hang, mount, and build with confidence. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stud Finder WallScan

This utility app uses your iPhone's sensors to detect studs, metal, and wiring within walls. It provides real-time, accurate feedback for safer and smarter home projects before drilling or mounting.

Highlights
  • Detect studs, metal, and wiring
  • Real-time sensor feedback
  • High accuracy scanning
  • Clean visual signal indicator
  • Lightweight and power-efficient
  • Designed for precision and simplicity
Features
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Meet Stud Finder WallScan — the smart way to scan your walls. Detect studs, metal, and wiring before drilling or mounting anything. Powered by your iPhone’s advanced sensors, WallScan gives you real-time feedback with impressive accuracy. Why users love it: • Fast and reliable scanning • Clean visual signal indicator • Lightweight and power-efficient • Designed for precision and simplicity Make every home project safer and smarter with WallScan.

Screenshots

Stud Finder4 screens
Stud Finder WallScan2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stud Finder at 4.7 against Stud Finder WallScan's 3.6. Stud Finder WallScan's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stud Finder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Stud Finder WallScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stud Finder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder WallScan has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Stud Finder versus Stud Finder WallScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud FinderStud Finder WallScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better3.6 (18 ratings)
Number of ratings318 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB11 MB
Age rating12++4
DeveloperKiryl NazarauSergiy Kurash

Customer experience

Stud Finder

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stud Finder WallScan

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stud Finder

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Annual$24.991 Year
1 purchases

Stud Finder WallScan

One-time1
  • Support & Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Stud Finder free?
Stud Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stud Finder WallScan free?
Stud Finder WallScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stud Finder or Stud Finder WallScan?
Stud Finder is rated higher. Stud Finder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Stud Finder WallScan averages 3.6 from 18 ratings.
Do Stud Finder or Stud Finder WallScan have ads?
Neither Stud Finder nor Stud Finder WallScan shows ads.

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