FieldLogger vs Stud Finder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FieldLogger
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Use FieldLogger to conduct location-bound measurements in the field, store the values on your phone in csv-format, and share the measurements by mail or FTP. You can add locations by hand, or import them from a csv-file. You can choose which type of measurements can be performed at each location, before you add new measurements. At the end of the day, you can mail the locally stored locations and measurements to yourself or anybody else. The locations and measurements can also be imported into the app. FieldLogger was initially build to log measurements of groundwater head in wells, but it has grown into a tool to store measurements that are bound to a location, but vary with time. No internet connection is needed to perform the measurements (the google maps background needs an internet connection though). The app is completely free, with no ads. If you find any bugs, please contact us. If you use the app and like it, please rate it. The data is stored in two csv-files: the locations in the file locations.csv and the measurements in the file measurments.csv. The locations.csv has the following propierties: The columns are separated by ';', and the title-row has to include the following fields: NAME, SUBNAME, LAT, LON. If the user wants to use his own input-fields at each location, the field INPUTFIELD needs to be added to the header as well. For each location the input-fields are separated by '|'. At the top of the file these input-fields have to be defined by three column rows, preceeded by the header NAME;INPUTTYPE;HINT. For each location the input-fields are selected by matching the INPUTFIELD in the location list to the NAME string in the input-field list. So the locations.csv-file will look something like this: NAME;INPUTTYPE;HINT Value;number;in m. to top of tube Comment;text;make comment... NAME;SUBNAME;LAT;LON;INPUTFIELD Well1;Well1_1;53.2983;6.6653;Value|Comment Well1;Well1_2;53.2983;6.6653;Value|Comment Well2;Well2_1;53.2988;6.7286;Value|Comment The measurements.csv has the following propierties: A five-column (also seperated by ';') csv-file with the header LOCATION;DATE;TIME;VALUE;TYPE So the meassurements.csv-file will look something like this: LOCATION;DATE;TIME;VALUE;TYPE Well1_1;26-08-2014;07:56:14;5.53;Value Well1_1;26-08-2014;07:56:14;Waterlevel is high;Comment Well1_2;26-08-2014;07:57:11;The well is dry;Comment The development of this iOS app, including the additional features, was made possible by the Dutch Waterboard Peel & Maasvallei.
Stud Finder
This tool transforms your iPhone into a wall scanner to detect metal objects like screws, nails, and pipes before drilling. It uses the device's magnetometer to measure magnetic field changes, providing accurate readings for safe home improvement.
- Detects screws, nails, pipes, and metal studs
- Uses iPhone's magnetometer for accurate readings
- Peak-hold needle for precise signal location
- Buzz and sound alerts (Pro)
- Metal detector mode for wider range (Pro)
- Adjustable sensitivity (Pro)
- Works offline
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Find what's behind the wall before you drill. Stud Finder turns your iPhone into a magnetic wall scanner. Sweep the phone across the wall and the gauge rises the instant metal is underneath — screws, nails, pipes, conduit and metal studs. Wood studs are found through their fasteners: follow a vertical line of hits and you've found the stud. HOW IT WORKS Your iPhone's built-in magnetometer measures tiny changes in the magnetic field (in µT). Stud Finder zeroes itself automatically, filters out noise and shows an honest reading — never a fake "stud here" guess. WALL SCAN MODE • Tuned for drywall: screws, nails and metal studs • Peak-hold needle shows exactly where the signal is strongest • Buzz and sound alerts the moment you cross metal (Pro) METAL DETECTOR MODE (PRO) • Wider range for pipes, conduit, rebar and hidden metal • Continuous tone that rises as you close in • Live µT field strength for precise work BUILT FOR REAL WALLS • Adjustable sensitivity for thick plaster or thin drywall (Pro) • Save a marker on every find and come back to it (Pro) • Warns you when a MagSafe or magnetic case skews readings • Works fully offline — no account, no tracking HONEST BY DESIGN A phone magnetometer senses metal, not wood — that's physics. Stud Finder shows what the sensor actually sees, so you can trust every beep. For structural decisions, confirm with a dedicated tool. PRO, KEPT SIMPLE One small one-time purchase (or a low yearly plan) unlocks metal-detector mode, alerts, sensitivity and saved finds. Family Sharing included. Sweep the wall. Trust the reading. Drill with confidence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mobilegames.cloud/studfinder/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FieldLogger at none against Stud Finder's 3. FieldLogger also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Stud Finder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. FieldLogger asks for nothing beyond the download.
FieldLogger ships an update every 3 weeks, Stud Finder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FieldLogger | Stud Finder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artesia | Mobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLC |
In-app purchases
FieldLogger
No in-app purchases
Stud Finder
- Pro — Annual$1.991 Year
- Pro — Lifetime (Private Rate)$2.99
- Pro — Lifetime$5.99
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