Comparison

Stud Finder Plus vs Possession Timer

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

Possession Timer

This app helps you track possession time for various sports like football, basketball, and soccer. You can personalize it with team names and colors, and it supports both portrait and landscape orientations.

Highlights
  • Track possession time for multiple sports
  • Customize team names and colors
  • Supports portrait and landscape view
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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Easily track time of possession for all sports: football, basketball, soccer, hockey, lacrosse, or rugby. Customize with team names and colors. Supports portrait and landscape view.

Screenshots

Stud Finder Plus3 screens
Possession Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Possession Timer at none against Stud Finder Plus's 1. Possession Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Possession Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Possession Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Stud Finder Plus versus Possession Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud Finder PlusPossession Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStorq Labs BVKurt Tholking

Customer experience

Stud Finder Plus

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

Possession Timer

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stud Finder Plus

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Possession Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stud Finder Plus free?
Stud Finder Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Possession Timer free?
Possession Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stud Finder Plus or Possession Timer?
Stud Finder Plus and Possession Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Stud Finder Plus or Possession Timer have ads?
Stud Finder Plus shows ads; Possession Timer does not.

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