Stud + Metal Scanner vs TickFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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: For best results, hold the bottom third of the back near the wall — that’s where the sensor is. Pause scans to note field values for precision. Re-zero the sensor anytime for accurate readings. Detect studs, screws, nails, wall anchors, and metal pipes for safer drilling and renovations. Ideal for homeowners, contractors, interior designers, and DIY enthusiasts. Perfect for hanging shelves, picture frames, cabinets, mirrors, or TVs without guesswork. Magnetometer Mode (EMF Detection) Measure magnetic fields in real time. Graph view shows field changes instantly. Detect EMF levels, metal objects, and magnetic anomalies for experiments or tech projects. Monitor magnetic field trends and peaks on the live graph. Perfect for students, engineers, hobbyists, or anyone exploring EMF. Ideal for classrooms, STEM labs, science fairs, or home experiments. Dual-Mode Functionality Find studs and detect magnetic fields (EMF). 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 Pause scans to record readings and plan your project. Move your iPhone slowly along walls for optimal detection. Use Magnetometer mode to explore EMF and hidden metals. Re-zero the sensor whenever needed. Bottom third of iPhone back is the best spot for scanning. Corners, edges, or areas with high metal density for best results. Combine Stud Finder and Magnetometer modes to validate readings. 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!
TickFlow
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TickFlow puts 10 essential time and date tools in one app—no account, no ads, all offline. • Timestamp Converter — Convert Unix timestamps (seconds or milliseconds) to readable dates, or any date to timestamp. • Date Difference — See exactly how many days, hours, minutes, and seconds between two dates. • Age Calculator — Enter your birth date and see your age in years, days, and hours lived. • Countdown — Create countdowns to events (birthdays, exams, trips) and see time left in days, hours, minutes, and seconds. • World Clock — View current time in Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, Beijing, Sydney, Dubai, and more. • Timezone Converter — Pick a time and see it converted across multiple time zones. • Workday Calculator — Count working days between two dates, excluding weekends. • Date Add/Subtract — Add or subtract days from any date and get the result instantly. • Stopwatch — Start, pause, lap, and reset with a simple timer and lap list. • Date Format Converter — See one date in multiple formats (e.g. March 5, 2026; 05/03/2026; ISO date). FEATURES • History — Your recent conversions and calculations are saved so you can revisit them quickly. • Favorites — Star your most-used tools for fast access from the Favorites tab. • Privacy — No sign-in required. All data stays on your device. We don’t collect or share your information. • Offline — Everything works without the internet. TickFlow is built for anyone who works with dates and times: developers, planners, students, or anyone who needs quick conversions and countdowns. Simple, fast, and private.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stud + Metal Scanner at 15.6 against TickFlow's 18.5. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Stud + Metal Scanner | TickFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PRADEEP CHENDURAN BALASUNDARAM | TickFlow |
In-app purchases
Stud + Metal Scanner
No in-app purchases
TickFlow
No in-app purchases
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