Comparison

Wall Detector Stud Finder vs StudSearch

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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

About

StudSearch

Read full description

■ 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

Wall Detector Stud Finder4 screens
StudSearch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StudSearch at none against Wall Detector Stud Finder's 4. Wall Detector Stud Finder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. StudSearch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wall Detector Stud Finder ships an update every 2 weeks, StudSearch every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Wall Detector Stud Finder versus StudSearch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWall Detector Stud FinderStudSearch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerveysel yesilmenHISAHITO TSUCHIDA

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
Show 1 more
  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

StudSearch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wall Detector Stud Finder free?
Wall Detector Stud Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StudSearch free?
StudSearch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wall Detector Stud Finder or StudSearch have ads?
StudSearch shows ads; Wall Detector Stud Finder does not.
Which is updated more often, Wall Detector Stud Finder or StudSearch?
Wall Detector Stud Finder ships an update every 2 weeks, and StudSearch every 9 days. Most recently, Wall Detector Stud Finder was updated on October 15, 2026 and StudSearch on October 19, 2026.

Other comparisons