Comparison

Stud Finder & Wall Scanner vs StudSearch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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

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StudSearch

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■ Find where it's safe to drill Mounting a TV, shelf, or handrail on drywall alone is dangerous — screws can pull out. To fix things safely you need to drive screws into a stud. StudSearch uses your iPhone's magnetometer to detect the screws behind the drywall and locate the studs. ■ Works with your walls ・Wood-frame / light-gauge steel (LGS) modes — the magnetic signature differs, so detection is tuned per mode ・Stud-spacing guide: 16" / 24" on center (406/610mm), plus Japanese 303/455mm — find one stud, predict the next ・Real-time graph and readout of the magnetic response ■ Simple to use 1. Take the phone out of its case and reset the baseline 2. Sweep slowly along the wall without rotating the phone 3. When you get a hit, mark it — then trace above and below to confirm a vertical line ■ Guides and safety notes, supervised by a licensed architect Includes how-to guides for TV mounting, shelves and handrails, plus stud-finding basics, supervised by a Japanese first-class licensed architect. For safety-critical fixtures such as handrails, we recommend a final check with a mechanical (needle-type) stud finder. ※ This app estimates stud positions from magnetic response. Metal other than screws (wiring, pipes, etc.) also reacts. Always confirm by other means before drilling. See the in-app disclaimer for details.

Screenshots

Stud Finder & Wall Scanner4 screens
StudSearch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StudSearch at none against Stud Finder & Wall Scanner's 2. StudSearch also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). Stud Finder & Wall Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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 & Wall Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. StudSearch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stud Finder & Wall Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, StudSearch every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Stud Finder & Wall Scanner versus StudSearch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud Finder & Wall ScannerStudSearch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTianjin Illuso Information Technology Co., Ltd.HISAHITO TSUCHIDA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stud Finder & Wall Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year
None

StudSearch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stud Finder & Wall Scanner free?
Stud Finder & Wall Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StudSearch free?
StudSearch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stud Finder & Wall Scanner or StudSearch have ads?
Both Stud Finder & Wall Scanner and StudSearch show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stud Finder & Wall Scanner or StudSearch?
Stud Finder & Wall Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and StudSearch every 8 days. Most recently, Stud Finder & Wall Scanner was updated on October 31, 2026 and StudSearch on October 28, 2026.

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