# Stud Finder vs Stud Finder WallScan

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stud Finder | Stud Finder WallScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder-wallx/id6753581688/reviews)** | [3.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder-wallscan/id6753606130/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **18** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Kiryl Nazarau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762044994) | [Sergiy Kurash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781967191) |

## What reviewers say

### Stud Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder-wallx/id6753581688)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |


### Stud Finder WallScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder-wallscan/id6753606130)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support & Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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