Stud Finder App vs WiBeam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stud Finder App
This tool uses your phone's magnetometer to detect metal objects within walls, such as nails, screws, pipes, and rebar. It offers different modes for finding studs or larger metal objects and can even overlay stud locations on your camera view in augmented reality.
- Magnetometer-based stud and metal detection
- Multiple scan modes (Stud, Metal, Deep Scan Pro)
- Augmented reality wall view (Pro)
- Haptic and sound alerts
- Live field strength readings
- Calibration to your environment
- Save and review past scans
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Find the stud before you drill. Stud Finder turns your iPhone's built-in magnetometer into a magnetic stud finder. It picks up the steel nails and screws that hold drywall to the studs, and warns you about the pipes, rebar and conduit you don't want to hit. Lay your phone flat on the wall, let it calibrate, then slide it slowly. The gauge climbs as you get closer to metal, and the scanner lights up, beeps and buzzes when it finds something. THREE SCAN MODES Stud Mode: Tuned for the small, brief signal of a nail or screw. Follow the line of fasteners to find the stud. Metal Mode: Less sensitive, so only larger metal like pipes, plates and steel studs stands out. A line of nails won't set it off, so you can tell a fastener from a pipe. Deep Scan (Pro): The most sensitive mode, for fasteners set deeper in the wall that Stud Mode can pass right over. WALL VIEW (PRO) Found one stud? Point your camera at the wall and Wall View draws a line on it in AR, then marks where the next studs should be at your stud spacing: 16 or 24 inches, or 40 or 60 cm. Slide your phone onto a predicted line to check it, and tap to confirm. Predicted lines are estimates. Doubled studs around doors, windows and corners can break the pattern, so check each one with the scanner before you drill. FEATURES • Calibrates against your own wall, so readings fit the room • Live field strength in microtesla (µT) or milligauss (mG) • Low, normal and high sensitivity • Haptic and sound alerts: one beep for a possible stud, three for metal • Save scans and look back at them later • Keep the screen awake while you scan • A step-by-step guide that walks you through hanging a shelf, from the first stud to the last screw • Available in 13 languages FREE AND PRO Stud Mode, Metal Mode and calibration are free. The free plan includes 3 scans of up to a minute each. After that, watch a short ad for another scan, as often as you like. You can keep up to 5 saved scans. Stud Finder Pro adds: • Deep Scan • Wall View • Unlimited scans with no time limit and no ads • Unlimited saved scans If your plan starts with a free trial, we'll remind you two days before it ends. HOW IT WORKS, AND WHAT IT CAN'T DO We want you to know exactly what you're getting. Your phone's magnetometer senses magnetic fields, so it detects ferrous metal: steel nails, screws, pipes, rebar and conduit. Wood isn't magnetic, and no phone can detect it directly. Stud Finder finds studs the way a magnetic stud finder does, by finding the metal fasteners holding them in place. That's why the app reports what it finds by signal strength instead of claiming to identify materials. If a reading in Stud Mode is unusually strong, it tells you it's likely metal rather than a stud. Results depend on your device's magnetometer, the wall material and how deep the metal is. Detection is less reliable through thick plaster, tile, concrete or metal lath. Always check before you drill, and never rely on any app alone where there may be electrical wiring or plumbing. SUBSCRIPTIONS Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. PRIVACY Your saved scans are stored on your device. Privacy Policy: https://redizeuz.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://redizeuz.com/terms
WiBeam
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WiBeam turns any WiFi network into a scannable QR code. Guests scan with their phone camera and connect instantly - no password typing, no platform limits. Works on any phone with a camera. WHY WIBEAM - 3-Second Sharing: Open the app, tap a network, show the QR. 15x faster than typing a password. - Cross-Platform: Works on any phone with a camera. Recipients do not need WiBeam installed. - Privacy-First: Passwords are stored in iOS Keychain, never uploaded, never logged. The app works fully offline. - Biometric Vault: Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID so only you can view your networks. KEY FEATURES - Generate WiFi QR codes for any network (WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WEP, Open) - Save QR codes to Photos for printing or messaging - Share via AirDrop, Messages, Mail, or any app via the system share sheet - Manage unlimited WiFi networks with names, notes, and custom colors - Star favorite networks for one-tap access - Search networks instantly by name - Custom QR colors and brand colors to match your home or business - Add your logo to the center of every QR code - Set QR codes to expire after a set date for guest networks - Print poster-sized QR codes via AirPrint for cafes, lobbies, and Airbnb - Home screen widget for instant QR access without opening the app - iCloud sync across your iPhone and iPad - Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID WHO USES WIBEAM - Home hosts receiving guests - Cafes, salons, hotels, B&Bs, and small businesses welcoming customers - Airbnb hosts leaving WiFi access for guests - Smart home users adding new devices to the network - IT teams managing multiple office networks PERFECT FOR HOSPITALITY Print a WiBeam poster and stick it on the counter. Customers scan, connect, and you never say "the password is..." again. Set an expiry date and rotate access weekly for security. Ideal for cafes, hotels, salons, and short-term rentals. SECURITY - Passwords stored in iOS Keychain with kSecAttrAccessibleWhenUnlockedThisDeviceOnly - Optional Face ID or Touch ID required to unlock the app - No analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs - Fully offline - the app makes zero network requests on its own - iCloud sync (optional, Pro only) uses your private CloudKit database FREE TIER - Store up to 3 WiFi networks - Unlimited QR code generation - Save to Photos and basic sharing PREMIUM Unlock unlimited networks, iCloud sync, home screen widget, custom QR colors, logo embed, timed access, biometric lock, and poster printing. - Monthly: $1.99 with a 7-day free trial - Annual: $14.99 (save 37% versus monthly) - Lifetime: $9.99 one-time payment - pay once, use forever SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Download WiBeam today and never type a WiFi password again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WiBeam at none against Stud Finder App's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Stud Finder App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and WiBeam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Stud Finder App | WiBeam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ebenezer Oteng | 贺 周 |
In-app purchases
Stud Finder App
- Yearly$9.991 Year
- Lifetime$7.99
WiBeam
- WiBeam Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- WiBeam Pro Annual$14.991 Year
- WiBeam Lifetime$9.99
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