Comparison

Stud Finder App vs Bubble Level

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

Head to head
About

Stud Finder App

This utility app uses your phone's magnetometer to detect metal objects like nails, screws, pipes, and rebar hidden within walls. It offers two scanning modes and provides real-time feedback to help you avoid drilling into unwanted materials.

Highlights
  • Magnetometer-based metal detection
  • Two distinct scan modes (Stud & Metal)
  • One-tap calibration
  • Live signal gauge with haptic feedback
  • Save and revisit scans
  • Light and dark themes
  • Deep Scan Pro feature
Features
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Before you drill, know what's behind the wall. Stud Finder uses your phone's built-in magnetometer to detect metal hidden in your walls — the nails and screws that mark a stud's edge, and the pipes, rebar and conduit you want to avoid hitting. Calibrate against a clean section of wall, then sweep slowly. The live gauge rises as you approach a target and calls a hit when the signal is strong enough. TWO SCAN MODES Stud Mode — Tuned for the faint, brief signals produced by the nails and screws fastening a stud to the wall. Trace the fastener line to locate the stud edge. Metal Mode — Tuned for the strong, sustained fields of pipes, rebar, conduit and steel studs. The threshold sits high enough that a nail line won't trigger it, so you can tell a fastener from a pipe. Both modes are free. No paywall on the core detector. FEATURES • One-tap calibration against your actual wall, so readings adapt to the room • Live signal gauge with real-time strength readout in microtesla • Haptic feedback the moment a hit is detected • Save scans with a label like "Living room wall" and revisit them anytime • Keep-screen-awake option so the display won't sleep mid-sweep • Optional reminder if you haven't scanned in a while • Light and dark themes STUD FINDER PRO • Deep Scan — boosted sensitivity that surfaces faint fastener lines a standard scan can miss • Unlimited saved scans (the free version keeps your 5 most recent) HOW IT WORKS — AND WHAT IT CAN'T DO We think you should know exactly what you're buying. Your phone's magnetometer senses magnetic fields. That means it detects ferrous metal — steel nails, screws, pipes, rebar and conduit. Wood is not magnetic, so no phone can detect wood directly. Stud Finder locates studs the same way a magnetic stud finder does: by finding the metal fasteners holding them in place. This is why we describe what we find by signal strength rather than claiming to identify materials. If a reading in Stud Mode is unusually strong, the app tells you it's likely metal rather than a stud. Results depend on your device's magnetometer, wall material and depth. Detection is less reliable through thick plaster, tile, concrete or metal lath. Always verify before drilling, and never rely on any app alone when electrical wiring or plumbing may be present. PRIVACY Stud Finder is designed with your privacy in mind and does not share personal data unnecessarily. Your scans are stored on your device. Privacy Policy: https://redizeuz.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://redizeuz.com/terms

About

Bubble Level

Features
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Turn your phone into a precise bubble level and angle meter. Level a shelf, hang a picture straight or check a slope in seconds, with a clear reading you can trust. One clean tool with four ways to measure: a classic spirit level, a 2D surface level, a digital inclinometer and a camera level. LEVEL A classic single-axis vial for shelves, picture frames, cabinets and countertops. Turn the phone to landscape and rest its edge against a wall, door frame or post to check that it is plumb (vertical). 2D SURFACE LEVEL A round bubble that levels both axes at once. Ideal for tables, tripods, a washing machine, a pool table or levelling a camper or RV. ANGLE METER A numeric protractor and inclinometer for ramps, roof pitch, stairs, drainage slope and miter cuts. Works in portrait and landscape. CAMERA LEVEL A live viewfinder with a crosshair keeps horizons and verticals straight while you frame photos of buildings, interiors and landscapes. BUILT FOR ACCURACY • Calibrate on a known flat surface for the most accurate readings • HOLD freezes the value, so you can read it after lifting the phone • Relative zero: set any surface as zero and measure the difference from it • Beep and vibration the moment the surface is level • Screen stays awake while you measure • Units: degrees, percent grade and mm/m • Adjustable precision: 0, 1 or 2 decimals SAVE YOUR MEASUREMENTS Save levels, angles and camera shots to History, add a note, and see a pass or fail mark for each result against your own tolerance. MAKE IT YOURS Light and dark theme, several level styles (Classic, Vial, Ring, Horizon) and more than 70 languages. GREAT FOR • Hanging pictures, mirrors, TVs and shelves • Installing furniture, kitchen cabinets and appliances • Laying tiles, flooring and decking • Levelling a camper, RV or travel trailer • Setting up a pool table or a camera tripod • Construction, carpentry and home DIY projects Keep a bubble level and angle meter in your pocket for every job around the house. This app is supported by ads. An optional one-time purchase removes them.

Screenshots

Stud Finder App4 screens
Bubble Level4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stud Finder App at 13.0 against Bubble Level's 15.0. 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. Stud Finder App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Bubble Level sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stud Finder App versus Bubble Level: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud Finder AppBubble Level
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEbenezer OtengDIREKTA s.r.o.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stud Finder App

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$7.99
1 purchases

Bubble Level

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is Stud Finder App free?
Stud Finder App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Level free?
Bubble Level is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stud Finder App or Bubble Level have ads?
Both Stud Finder App and Bubble Level show ads.

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