Comparison

Stud Finder vs Stud Finder Pro

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

Stud Finder Pro

Features
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Stud Finder Pro: Wall Detector Know what is behind the wall before you drill! Stud Finder Pro: Wall Detector turns your device into a professional wall scanner and metal detector, allowing you to complete your projects with confidence. Whether you are mounting a heavy TV or simply hanging a picture frame, locating wooden studs, nails, screws, pipes, and wires hidden behind the wall is now effortless. Stop relying on guesswork, save time, and avoid costly damage to your walls using advanced sensor technology. How It Works 1-) Open the app. 2-) Place the back of your phone flat against the wall. 3-) Slowly slide your device across the surface you want to scan. 4-) Watch the on-screen indicators and listen for audio/haptic alerts as you approach a hidden stud, metal, or wire. Key Features · Real-Time Scanning: Instantly detect wooden studs and hidden metals behind walls. · Intuitive Dashboard: Easily read signal strengths with a metal detector-style interface. · Visual & Audio Alerts: Pinpoint your target with vibration and sound feedback, even at awkward angles where you can't easily see the screen. · Adjustable Sensitivity: Optimize scanning power for different wall types, from thin paneling to thick drywall. Who Is It For? · DIY enthusiasts looking to hang shelves, mirrors, curtain rods, or heavy artwork. · Contractors, electricians, and handymen who need quick and reliable wall checks on-site. Common Use Cases · Finding safe and solid wooden studs before mounting a TV. · Avoiding hidden metal pipes and electrical wiring before drilling. · Detecting hidden nails and screws behind drywall, plaster, or wood panels. · Ensuring frames and shelves are hung perfectly straight using the in-app leveling tools. Important Note: The app's performance may vary depending on wall thickness, construction material, and your device's hardware capabilities (older phone models may experience limitations). Always verify results before drilling or mounting heavy objects. Remember to exercise extra caution and seek professional guidance when working near electrical outlets, switches, or plumbing lines.

Screenshots

Stud Finder4 screens
Stud Finder Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stud Finder Pro at 15.0 against Stud Finder's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Stud Finder versus Stud Finder Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud FinderStud Finder Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (10 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonolayer Studioburak baylan

In-app purchases

None

Stud Finder

No in-app purchases

None

Stud Finder Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stud Finder free?
Stud Finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stud Finder Pro free?
Stud Finder Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stud Finder or Stud Finder Pro have ads?
Neither Stud Finder nor Stud Finder Pro shows ads.

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