Comparison

Flip a Coin App vs Stud Finder®

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

Head to head
About

Flip a Coin App

Simulate coin tosses with this free application. Settle arguments or make decisions by tapping your screen to flip a virtual coin. Choose from different coin designs and enjoy a random outcome just like a real coin flip.

Highlights
  • Random coin flips
  • Choose different coins
  • Universal app support
  • Dark Mode support
  • Messages sticker pack
Features
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You're arguing with a friend about something, and you decide you'll settle the argument the old fashion way: flip a coin! Don't have any change? No problem! Use the Flip a Coin App! Flip a Coin App is FREE! All you have to do is tap your iPhone or iPad screen to flip! Features: -Universal application! Flip a Coin app looks great on both your iPhone and your iPad! -Lands on heads or tails. It's a random coin flip just like in real life. -Choose different coins to flip! -On iPad open multiple windows to flip more than one coin. -Comes with a Sticker pack for Messages (iOS 10 and later only). -Supports Dark Mode (iOS 13 and later only). Flip a Coin App will do the flipping for you when you tap, just remember to CALL IT IN THE AIR! -- Photographic Credit: The Susan B. Anthony dollar images used in this app are courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

About

Stud Finder®

This utility app uses your iPhone's magnetometer to detect metal studs behind walls. Simply hold your device near the wall and observe the indicator for changes in the magnetic field. For best results, remove any external case from your phone.

Highlights
  • Detect metal studs
  • Uses magnetometer
  • Measures magnetic field
  • Indicator for metal proximity
  • Instructions for accuracy
Features
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Find the right spot. Mount with confidence. Turn your iPhone into a handy magnetic stud finder. Use your device’s built-in magnetic sensor to locate magnetic changes that may indicate screws, nails, or other ferrous metal behind a wall. Follow the needle, watch the live graph, and hear stronger signals as you scan. Try Pro with a 3-day free trial on the Weekly plan for eligible new subscribers. FEATURES • Unlimited Scanning (Pro Required) Scan without measurement time limits or interruptions. • Live Signal Gauge & Graph (Pro Required) See magnetic changes through a responsive needle and a live graph with X, Y, and Z readings. • Adjustable Sensitivity (Pro Required for Scanning) Fine-tune the detector’s response to suit your surroundings. • Sound & Haptic Detection (Pro Required) Keep your attention on the wall. Faster beeps and firmer haptic feedback help you follow stronger signals. Turn both off whenever you prefer. • Simple, Illustrated Instructions Learn how to prepare the sensor, scan steadily, and look for signal peaks with a three-step guide. • Flexible Viewing (Pro Required for Scanning) Scan in portrait or landscape, with layouts adapted for iPhone and iPad. START WITH A FREE TRIAL Explore Pro with a 3-day free trial on the Weekly subscription, subject to eligibility. Weekly and Yearly plans are available. Pricing and trial availability are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled before renewal through your App Store account settings. PLEASE NOTE Stud Finder detects magnetic field changes; it does not directly detect wood. Results depend on your device, distance, metal type, and nearby magnetic interference. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flip a Coin App4 screens
Stud Finder®4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flip a Coin App and Stud Finder® both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Flip a Coin App's written reviews are positive against 8% of Stud Finder®'s. Stud Finder®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (23K vs 3.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Flip a Coin App sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Stud Finder® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flip a Coin App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder® has 23K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Flip a Coin App's written reviews are positive against 8% of Stud Finder®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flip a Coin App ships an update every 2 months, Stud Finder® every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flip a Coin App versus Stud Finder®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlip a Coin AppStud Finder®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.5K ratings) — better4.4 (23K ratings)
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews — better7.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K23K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp Tyrant CorpTue Nguyen Minh

Customer experience

Flip a Coin App

All ratings3,413 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative30.1%

Stud Finder®

All ratings22,986 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive7.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative90.8%

User reviews

Flip a Coin App

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for making decisions
  • 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
  • 💡 Variety of coin options
  • 🎉 Fun and entertaining

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent or biased results
  • 📢 Too many ads
  • 🔇 Sound settings don't work
  • 🤔 Lacks advanced features

Stud Finder®

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurately detects metal objects
  • 💡 Innovative use of phone sensors
  • 👍 Helpful for specific use cases

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Aggressive monetization with constant upgrade prompts
  • 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable performance
  • 👎 Limited functionality in free version
  • 🕰️ Extremely short usage time before lockout

Bugs and requests

Flip a Coin App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or doesn't open
  • Coin always lands on the same side
  • Ads disrupt the user experience

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more coin options (e.g. silver dollar)
  • Improve randomness of coin flips
  • Add sound effects and animations
  • Provide more customization options

Stud Finder®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to detect known metal objects
  • Erratic behavior and constant beeping
  • Upgrade issues even after purchase

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to detect wooden studs
  • Longer free trial period
  • More intuitive user interface

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flip a Coin App

One-time2
  • U.S. Historical Coins$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
3 purchases

Stud Finder®

Subscriptions2
  • Stud Finder Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Stud Finder Pro (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Features$1.99

Questions

Is Flip a Coin App free?
Flip a Coin App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stud Finder® free?
Stud Finder® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flip a Coin App or Stud Finder®?
Flip a Coin App is rated higher. Flip a Coin App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Stud Finder® averages 4.4 from 23K ratings.
Do Flip a Coin App or Stud Finder® have ads?
Flip a Coin App shows ads; Stud Finder® does not.
Which is updated more often, Flip a Coin App or Stud Finder®?
Flip a Coin App ships an update every 2 months, and Stud Finder® every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flip a Coin App was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stud Finder® on November 1, 2026.

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