Comparison

Stud Finder Pro vs Beam

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

Head to head
About

Stud Finder Pro

Transform your iPhone into a versatile wall scanner. Detect studs, pipes, wires, and rebar with real-time feedback. Get expert guidance on drill bits and anchors, log your projects, and ensure precise alignment with built-in level tools.

Highlights
  • Real-time stud, pipe, and wire detection
  • Drill bit and anchor recommendations
  • Construction photo logging with watermarks
  • Precision level tools (bubble and laser grid)
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a wall scanner before you drill. Stud Finder Pro is a stud finder app, wall scanner, metal detector, and drilling toolbox for homeowners, renters, DIY builders, contractors, installers, and anyone who needs a safer way to check a wall before making a hole. Use your iPhone to scan for studs, hidden metal, pipes, wires, rebar, and fasteners, then plan the right anchor, screw, drill bit, and level setup for the job. If someone asks, "What app can find studs in a wall?" or "Can I use my iPhone as a stud finder?" this is what Stud Finder Pro is built to help with. The app supports hanging shelves, mounting TVs, installing curtain rods, placing picture frames, checking drywall, and avoiding costly drilling mistakes. WHO STUD FINDER PRO IS FOR Stud Finder Pro is built for: - Homeowners doing repairs and upgrades - Renters hanging shelves, frames, and decor - DIY users planning drilling projects - Contractors, handymen, and installers checking walls on site - Woodworkers, decorators, and renovation teams - Anyone who wants to scan before drilling WHAT STUD FINDER PRO DOES Use Stud Finder Pro to: - Scan walls for studs, hidden metal, pipes, wires, and rebar - Find signal peaks before drilling into drywall, plaster, or concrete - Get sound and haptic feedback while scanning - Use a metal detector style gauge for real-time wall checks - Choose anchors, screws, and drill bits by wall material and task - Look up drill bit sizes in metric, fractional inch, and decimal inch formats - Use bubble level, surface level, and camera-based laser level tools - Save timestamped construction photos for records or project notes HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Stud Finder Pro on your iPhone. 2. Move the phone slowly across the wall area you want to check. 3. Watch the signal gauge and listen for alerts near likely studs, metal fasteners, pipes, wires, or rebar. 4. Mark the strongest area and verify before drilling. 5. Use the bit guide, anchor guide, and level tools to plan the installation. COMMON USE CASES Stud Finder Pro can help when you need to: - Find a stud before mounting a TV - Hang shelves on drywall or plaster - Install curtain rods, mirrors, cabinets, or wall decor - Check for hidden metal before drilling - Avoid pipes, wires, rebar, and unknown wall cavities - Pick the right drill bit size and wall anchor - Level frames, shelves, and fixtures WHY PEOPLE SEARCH FOR STUD FINDER PRO Many users are looking for terms like: - stud finder app - wall scanner app - iPhone stud finder - metal detector for walls - find studs before drilling - drywall stud finder - wall detector for pipes and wires - drill bit size chart - wall anchor guide - bubble level and laser level app Stud Finder Pro combines a wall scanner, metal detector, anchor guide, drill bit chart, level tools, and construction photo logger in one practical iPhone toolbox. KEY FEATURES - Real-time wall scanner and stud finder interface - Metal detector style signal gauge - Sound and haptic alerts - Detection guidance for studs, hidden metal, pipes, wires, and rebar - Wall Anchor & Drill Bit Guide - Drill Bit Size Chart and converter - Bubble level, surface level, and camera laser level tools - Timestamp and location photo logger - Offline use for core tools IMPORTANT NOTE Stud Finder Pro supports wall scanning and drilling planning workflows. Always verify results before drilling, avoid drilling near outlets, switches, plumbing, or unknown wall cavities, and follow local codes, manufacturer instructions, and professional guidance for heavy or high-risk installations. Terms of Use: https://studfinder.knotsmith.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://studfinder.knotsmith.app/privacy/

About

Beam

Features
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Your iPhone has a magnetometer. Beam turns it into an honest stud finder: hold the phone flat on the wall, sweep slowly, and watch the gauge climb as you approach the screws that hold your drywall to the studs. When you're right over one, Beam flips green — mark it and hang with confidence. HONEST BY DESIGN Beam finds metal fasteners and infers stud lines. It will never pretend to see wood, wires, pipes or depth — no phone can. The gauge shows one real number, the magnetic field above your room's baseline, and the built-in guide teaches you to read it like a pro. FIND ONE. KNOW THEM ALL. The Stud-Line Assistant is the feature hardware finders don't have: confirm one stud with two marks, and Beam projects the standard 16-inch or 24-inch framing rhythm across your wall map. Sweep the projected lines to confirm, then drill once, right. FEEL THE SIGNAL Haptic ticks quicken as you close in — like a Geiger counter in your hand — and land with a solid thump on the hit. Adjustable sensitivity, a peak-hold Precision mode, and a bubble level for mounting. BUILT FOR THE JOB Blueprint looks, gaffer-tape labels, measurements in real units. Save your walls per room and your marks are waiting next time. Everything runs on your device — no account, no tracking, no ads. ONE-TIME $6.99. NO WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTION. The scanner is free forever. One small purchase unlocks the Stud-Line Assistant, saved walls, Precision mode and the level — less than half a hardware stud finder, yours for life. Beam is a magnetic fastener locator, not a substitute for professional detection tools. Never use any phone app to rule out electrical wiring or pipes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://arytec.ch/beam/terms Privacy Policy: https://arytec.ch/beam/privacy

Screenshots

Stud Finder Pro4 screens
Beam4 screens

Verdict

The call

Stud Finder Pro and Beam are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Beam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Stud Finder Pro versus Beam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud Finder ProBeam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (189 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings189 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKnotSmith Ltd.Liridon Tahiraj

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stud Finder Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Stud Finder Pro 1 Week$2.997 Days
  • Stud Finder Pro 1 Month$5.991 Month
  • Stud Finder Pro 1 Year$7.991 Year
1 purchases

Beam

One-time1
  • Beam Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Stud Finder Pro free?
Stud Finder Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beam free?
Beam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stud Finder Pro or Beam have ads?
Neither Stud Finder Pro nor Beam shows ads.

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