# Stud Finder Plus vs Stud Finder

The clearest difference is rating: Stud Finder Plus at 5.0 against Stud Finder's 4.1. Stud Finder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stud Finder Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stud Finder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stud Finder Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stud Finder Plus | Stud Finder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder-plus/id6758992119/reviews)** | [4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder-wall-scanner/id6764902548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Storq Labs BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864178327) | [Monolayer Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864336935) |

## What reviewers say

### Stud Finder Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder-plus/id6758992119)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Stud Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder-wall-scanner/id6764902548)

This utility app uses your iPhone's magnetometer to detect metal fasteners behind drywall, helping you locate stud lines. Simply sweep your phone across the wall to find screws and nails, then mark the spikes to identify the stud's position for mounting.

**Highlights:** Detects metal fasteners behind drywall, Locates stud lines, Uses iPhone's magnetometer, Simple sweep-and-detect method, No ads or interruptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stud Finder Plus free?

Stud Finder Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stud Finder free?

Stud Finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stud Finder Plus or Stud Finder?

Stud Finder Plus is rated higher. Stud Finder Plus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Stud Finder averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.

### Do Stud Finder Plus or Stud Finder have ads?

Stud Finder Plus shows ads; Stud Finder does not.

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