Comparison

Stud Finder vs Stud + Metal Scanner

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 + 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.

Highlights
  • 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!

Screenshots

Stud Finder4 screens
Stud + Metal Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stud + Metal Scanner at none against Stud Finder's 2. Stud + Metal Scanner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, 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

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. Stud + Metal Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stud + Metal Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stud Finder versus Stud + Metal Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud FinderStud + Metal Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequency—Every 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKiryl NazarauPRADEEP CHENDURAN BALASUNDARAM

Customer experience

Stud Finder

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

Stud + Metal Scanner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stud Finder

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Annual$24.991 Year
None

Stud + Metal Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stud Finder free?
Stud Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stud + Metal Scanner free?
Stud + Metal Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stud Finder or Stud + Metal Scanner?
Stud + Metal Scanner is rated higher. Stud Finder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Stud + Metal Scanner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Stud Finder or Stud + Metal Scanner have ads?
Neither Stud Finder nor Stud + Metal Scanner shows ads.

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