# Stud Finder vs Studkit

The clearest difference is rating: Studkit at 5.0 against Stud Finder's 4.1. Stud Finder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Studkit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Stud Finder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Studkit 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 | Studkit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stud-finder-wall-scanner/id6764902548/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studkit-stud-finder-and-5-more/id6772180819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monolayer Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864336935) | [Mohammed Baydi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896097312) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Studkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studkit-stud-finder-and-5-more/id6772180819)

This app uses your iPhone's magnetic sensor to locate studs, nails, screws, and pipes within walls. It also includes a bubble level, laser cross, drill guide, measurement converter, and timestamp camera for various DIY and home improvement tasks.

**Highlights:** Magnetic stud finder, Bubble level with multiple modes, Self-leveling laser crosshair, Smart drill guide recommendations, Millimeter to inch converter, Timestamp camera with GPS

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stud Finder free?

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

### Is Studkit free?

Studkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

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

### Do Stud Finder or Studkit have ads?

Neither Stud Finder nor Studkit shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*