Comparison

Stud Finder Plus vs Stud Finder & Wall 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 Plus

This utility app uses your phone's magnetometer to detect magnetic field changes, helping you find potential mounting zones behind walls. It offers real-time feedback, adjustable sensitivity, and audio/haptic alerts for DIY projects like hanging TVs or shelves.

Highlights
  • Real-time magnetic signal gauge
  • Metal signal indicator
  • Adjustable sensitivity
  • Manual calibration
  • Audio and haptic feedback
  • Signal history graph
  • Offline use
Features
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# Stud Finder App Description **Find likely mounting zones with confidence, not guesswork.** Stud Finder uses your iPhone's built-in magnetometer to measure magnetic field changes that may indicate magnetic metal behind drywall. It provides live signal estimates to help you identify possible wall mounting areas. No extra hardware required. Open the app, calibrate on a low-signal area, then scan slowly along the wall while monitoring real-time feedback. Built for everyday DIY tasks like mounting TVs, shelves, mirrors, and frames. Performance varies based on wall material, phone model, phone case, and nearby interference. ## Features - Real-time 270-degree magnetic signal gauge with color-based intensity - Clear **METAL SIGNAL** indicator at higher signal levels - Adjustable sensitivity for different wall conditions - Manual calibration for a more stable baseline - Audio tone feedback that changes with signal intensity - Haptic feedback that scales with signal strength - 30-second signal history graph to help verify peaks - Built-in onboarding and practical scanning tips - Offline use, with no additional hardware ## Common Use Cases - Locate likely anchor points before mounting a TV bracket - Plan shelf or cabinet placement - Hang mirrors, art, and picture frames - Check spacing patterns during layout planning - Re-scan and confirm areas during installation ## How It Works Stud Finder measures changes in magnetic fields and highlights likely signal peaks behind the wall surface. It detects magnetic metal signals only. It does **not** detect wood studs directly and does not guarantee stud location. ## Important Safety Notice Stud Finder is **not** a safety device. It cannot detect electrical wiring, plumbing, or gas lines and must not be used for safety-critical decisions. Always verify with additional tools and methods before drilling, cutting, or mounting.

About

Stud Finder & Wall Scanner

Transform your smartphone into a powerful stud finder. This utility app uses advanced magnetometer technology to accurately detect metal studs, screws, and joists behind walls. It also features AC wire detection and augmented reality tools for precise home renovation projects.

Highlights
  • Precise stud and joist detection
  • Live AC wire warning
  • Augmented reality visualization
  • Integrated bubble level
  • Metal and wooden support identification
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Turn your phone into a professional-grade Stud Finder! Using advanced magnetometer technology, our app helps you locate metal studs, screws, and joists behind walls with ease. Perfect for hanging TVs, frames, or shelves. Key Features: Precise Stud Finder: Locate wooden and metal supports with high accuracy. AC Wire Warning: Stay safe by detecting live electrical wires before you drill. AR Tools: Visualize picture frames and measure distances in 3D space. Bubble Level: Ensure every installation is perfectly horizontal or vertical. Professional accuracy meets sleek Neumorphic design. Download now for your next home renovation! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://legal.rkvpxdr.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Stud Finder Plus3 screens
Stud Finder & Wall Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stud Finder & Wall Scanner at 15.0 against Stud Finder Plus's 17.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stud Finder & Wall Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Stud Finder Plus against 5.0 for Stud Finder & Wall Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Stud Finder Plus versus Stud Finder & Wall Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud Finder PlusStud Finder & Wall Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStorq Labs BVTianjin Illuso Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Stud Finder Plus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stud Finder & Wall Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stud Finder Plus

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
2 purchases

Stud Finder & Wall Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Stud Finder Plus free?
Stud Finder Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stud Finder & Wall Scanner free?
Stud Finder & Wall Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stud Finder Plus or Stud Finder & Wall Scanner?
Stud Finder Plus and Stud Finder & Wall Scanner are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Stud Finder Plus or Stud Finder & Wall Scanner have ads?
Both Stud Finder Plus and Stud Finder & Wall Scanner show ads.

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