Stud Finder Plus vs Beam

# 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.

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