Comparison

Belgard Project Visualizer 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

Belgard Project Visualizer

Visualize your outdoor home projects with realistic 3D renderings. This app allows you to redesign outdoor spaces using model homes or your own photos, offering precise image mapping and product visualization for hardscape projects.

Highlights
  • Real-life project visualization
  • Redesign model or personal homes
  • Precise image mapping
  • Hardscape product visualization
  • Experiment with styles, textures, colors
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As a homeowner or a contractor you can get a real-life view of your upcoming project with the powerful Belgard Vision app. The Belgard Vision app gives you engaging and easy-to-use options to redesign the outdoor spaces of model homes or upload a photo of your own home! Plus, there are new enhanced features for the most precise image mapping and product visualization available anywhere in the hardscape industry. Belgard Vision users can rely completely on the app’s flawless integration with next generation iPad’s touchscreen technology. Users can map any surface of a home with perfect precision and apply pavers and borders instantly. The world’s leading visualization technology is now available at your fingertips…and on your iPad. Visit http://www.belgard.com/ for more information about Belgard Hardscapes. Experiment with different styles, textures and colors – explore your creativity!

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

Stud Finder®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stud Finder® at 4.4 against Belgard Project Visualizer's 1.4. Stud Finder® also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Belgard Project Visualizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment and ads 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® sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Belgard Project Visualizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stud Finder® holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder® has 23K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Belgard Project Visualizer's written reviews are positive against 8% of Stud Finder®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Belgard Project Visualizer ships an update every 4 months, Stud Finder® every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Belgard Project Visualizer versus Stud Finder®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBelgard Project VisualizerStud Finder®
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (5 ratings)4.4 (23K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews7.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings523K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size684 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChameleon PowerTue Nguyen Minh

Customer experience

Belgard Project Visualizer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Stud Finder®

All ratings22,984 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive7.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative90.8%

Bugs and requests

Belgard Project Visualizer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Belgard Project Visualizer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Stud Finder®

Subscriptions1
  • Stud Finder Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Pro Features$1.99

Questions

Is Belgard Project Visualizer free?
Belgard Project Visualizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stud Finder® free?
Stud Finder® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Belgard Project Visualizer or Stud Finder®?
Stud Finder® is rated higher. Belgard Project Visualizer averages 1.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Stud Finder® averages 4.4 from 23K ratings.
Do Belgard Project Visualizer or Stud Finder® have ads?
Neither Belgard Project Visualizer nor Stud Finder® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Belgard Project Visualizer or Stud Finder®?
Belgard Project Visualizer ships an update every 4 months, and Stud Finder® every 5 weeks. Most recently, Belgard Project Visualizer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Stud Finder® on October 22, 2026.

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