Comparison

Stud Finder Sensor vs Stud Finder and Beam Detector

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

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About

Stud Finder Sensor

Features
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REAL SITUATIONS WallScan WAS BUILT FOR The carpenter restoring an old beam — about to cut into hundred-year-old timber full of forgotten nails. WallScan spikes every time a nail comes near the surface, saving your saw blade. The electrician working blind — the junction box used to be there, but the drywall got patched and painted. WallScan locates the screws so you don't punch a new hole off target. The homeowner mounting a TV — slide your phone across the wall, watch the meter peak, drill into solid wood every time. The renter who can't make mistakes — WallScan tells you exactly where the studs are, so the shelf goes up on the first try. The DIY furniture maker reclaiming old pallets — find the buried nails before they ruin your planer or table saw blade. HOW IT WORKS Your iPhone has a built-in magnetometer — the same sensor that powers the compass. Metal screws and nails disturb the local magnetic field. WallScan reads those disturbances in microtesla (µT), shows them on a precision analog meter, and triggers a haptic and sound alert when you pass over one. KEY FEATURES - Live magnetic field meter in microtesla with a smooth analog needle - Color-coded scale, green to red as you get closer to metal - Haptic vibration plus audio tone when a stud is detected - Adjustable sensitivity for plaster, drywall, plywood and hardwood - Visual scan trace showing your sweep path - Calibration mode for clean, drift-free readings - 100% offline, works anywhere with no internet - Clean LCD-style interface, distraction-free TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS - Take off your phone's magnetic case and any MagSafe accessory - Calibrate by waving the phone in a figure-8 if readings drift - Move slowly across the surface, around 5 cm per second - Sweep both horizontally and vertically PRIVACY WallScan never collects your location, microphone, camera or any personal data. The magnetometer is a passive sensor that does not transmit anywhere. Your scans live and die on your device. Stop guessing. Stop drilling holes you'll regret. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION WallScan offers two auto-renewable subscription options to unlock Pro features (Unlimited wall scans, Pro sensitivity mode, Find studs / nails / pipes, No ads): - WallScan Pro Weekly — $4.99 per week - WallScan Pro Yearly — $29.99 per year (about $0.58 per week, save 88%) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew at the same price unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-zelat/inicio Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stud Finder and Beam Detector

Transform your iPhone into a wall-scanning tool. Detect metal objects like screws and nails, analyze wood density by sound, and use a precise bubble level for accurate mounting. Save your findings and project notes for future reference.

Highlights
  • Magnetic metal scanning
  • Acoustic wood analysis
  • Responsive bubble level
  • Save findings and notes
  • No account required
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a practical wall-checking toolkit before mounting a shelf, picture, or bracket. Stud Finder combines magnetic scanning, acoustic knock analysis, and a responsive bubble level in one clear interface. Metal Scan follows changes in the magnetic field around your phone. It can help locate repeatable signals that may come from screws, nails, metal studs, pipes, or other metal objects. Keep the phone in a consistent orientation, move slowly across the surface, and repeat the sweep from the opposite direction to confirm the result. Wood Scan uses the microphone to analyze the resonance, decay time, and frequency distribution of a short knock. First capture a reference knock on an area you know is hollow, then compare nearby points against it. Processing takes place directly on your device; the app does not save conventional audio recordings or upload knock audio to a server. A horizontal, vertical, and surface level is included, with a custom zero for comparing relative angles. Save findings to local history, add project notes, and review measurements later. No account is required, and there are no ads, subscriptions, or third-party tracking tools. Stud Finder is an estimation aid, not an imaging device. It cannot see through walls and cannot reliably identify live electrical wiring. Always verify with a suitable professional detector, switch off the relevant circuit wherever cables may be present, and never drill or cut based on a single reading. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stud Finder Sensor4 screens
Stud Finder and Beam Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stud Finder and Beam Detector at none against Stud Finder Sensor's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Sensor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Stud Finder and Beam Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Stud Finder Sensor versus Stud Finder and Beam Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud Finder SensorStud Finder and Beam Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohammed BaydiHALIME USLU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stud Finder Sensor

Subscriptions2
  • WallScan Pro · Weekly$4.997 Days
  • WallScan Pro · Yearly$29.991 Year
None

Stud Finder and Beam Detector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stud Finder Sensor free?
Stud Finder Sensor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stud Finder and Beam Detector free?
Stud Finder and Beam Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stud Finder Sensor or Stud Finder and Beam Detector have ads?
Neither Stud Finder Sensor nor Stud Finder and Beam Detector shows ads.

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