Comparison

Stud Finder vs Wall Detector Stud Finder

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

Head to head
About

Stud Finder

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
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Find studs behind drywall using your iPhone's built-in magnetometer. This app detects metal fasteners (the screws and nails holding your drywall to wood studs) and helps you locate stud lines behind your wall. HOW IT WORKS Your drywall is screwed into wooden studs roughly every 16 inches. This app picks up those screws by reading changes in the magnetic field as you sweep your phone across the wall. Find screws in a vertical line and you've found the stud. HOW TO USE Take your case off. Hold your phone flat against the wall. Sweep slowly left and right. When the signal spikes, there's metal nearby. Mark each spike, look for a vertical line of hits, and that's your stud. Drill a small pilot hole before you mount anything heavy. If the bit hits something solid, you're on the stud. If it punches right through, move an inch and try again. Takes 30 seconds. WHAT THIS APP CANNOT DO It detects metal, not wood. If there are no screws or nails in the wall where you're scanning, it won't find anything. It also won't work well through thick plaster, concrete, or tile. And it's not a replacement for a professional stud finder on structural work. For mounting a TV, hanging shelves, or putting up pictures on normal drywall, it works. No ads. No nag timers. No interruptions. PRIVACY No account. No tracking. No data leaves your phone.

About

Wall Detector Stud Finder

Transform your iPhone into a wall scanning toolkit. Detect wood studs, metal pipes, screws, and nails before drilling. Features include a live signal gauge, sound and haptic alerts, and a built-in level tool for precise mounting.

Highlights
  • Live wall scanner with magnetic field readings
  • Signal strength gauge
  • Wood, metal, screw, and nail detection
  • Sound and haptic alerts
  • AI Fix assistant for DIY questions
  • Level tool
Features
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Find studs before you drill. Stud Finder, Wall Detector turns your iPhone into a clean wall scanning toolkit for shelves, frames, TV mounts and home repair projects. Use the magnetic sensor to spot changes that may indicate screws, nails, metal studs, pipes, wood stud lines and other hidden fasteners. Move slowly across the wall, watch the live signal gauge, mark strong zones and mount with more confidence. Why use Stud Finder, Wall Detector? - Live wall scanner with magnetic field readings - Signal strength gauge for stronger scan feedback - Wood, metal, screw and nail signal guidance - Sound and haptic alerts for strong readings - Recalibration for cleaner wall scans - AI Fix assistant for DIY mounting questions - Level tool for shelves, frames and TV brackets - Premium interface built for quick home projects Great for: - Finding likely stud lines before drilling - Checking wall areas before mounting shelves - Planning TV bracket and frame installation - Locating strong screw, nail or metal signals - Getting quick AI guidance for safer DIY work Important: magnetic readings are helpful clues, not a guarantee. Always verify before drilling. Use a dedicated wire detector near outlets, switches and electrical zones. Subscription: Pro access unlocks advanced scanner controls, alerts and AI Fix features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in App Store account settings. Legal: Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/stud-finder-wall-detector/ana-sayfa Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/studfinderwalldetector/ana-sayfa Support: https://sites.google.com/view/studfindercontact/ana-sayfa

Screenshots

Stud Finder4 screens
Wall Detector Stud Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stud Finder at 4.1 against Wall Detector Stud Finder's 3.0. Stud Finder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). Wall Detector Stud Finder's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Wall Detector Stud Finder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Stud Finder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stud Finder holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stud Finder ships an update every 3 weeks, Wall Detector Stud Finder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Stud Finder versus Wall Detector Stud Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud FinderWall Detector Stud Finder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (10 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonolayer Studioveysel yesilmen

Customer experience

Stud Finder

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Wall Detector Stud Finder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stud Finder

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Wall Detector Stud Finder

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Stud Finder free?
Stud Finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wall Detector Stud Finder free?
Wall Detector Stud Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stud Finder or Wall Detector Stud Finder?
Stud Finder is rated higher. Stud Finder averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Wall Detector Stud Finder averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Stud Finder or Wall Detector Stud Finder have ads?
Neither Stud Finder nor Wall Detector Stud Finder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stud Finder or Wall Detector Stud Finder?
Stud Finder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wall Detector Stud Finder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stud Finder was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wall Detector Stud Finder on October 26, 2026.

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