Reviews of Stud Detector

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List of user reviews and ratings for Stud Detector

Total ratings

3.20 (Rating count: 1,218)

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Review summary

Reviews are mixed: many users find it helpful for locating studs behind walls and use it in a pinch as a free option, with a user-friendly interface. However, numerous users report unreliable results (false positives/negatives), awkward activation mechanics, and occasional bugs. Ads and general skepticism contribute to the divided impression, suggesting reliability varies by device and user expectations.

Pros

Locates studs behind walls and helps avoid electrical wires/pipes (reported by multiple users).
Handy for DIY enthusiasts and professionals; described as useful for mounting and installations.
User-friendly interface with straightforward instructions; some reviews note clear guidance at startup.
Useful as a quick, free alternative when a real stud finder isn’t available (works in a pinch).

Cons

Reliability is inconsistent; many reviews report it does not detect studs or gives false positives/negatives.
Activation button design is awkward and requires constant pressing, leading to finger fatigue or slipping.
Bugs and stability issues; some users describe it as buggy or unreliable.
Ads are present and can be distracting, depending on the user.
A subset of reviews label the app garbage or junk due to poor performance.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.60

All time rating average: 3.20

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36% (22)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-03-04	Da*****	The Activate button is a little awkward, but only a little, just remember to keep your finger on it. Other than that it works really well. Detected electric wires hidden in my wall. Had I not used the app, the results could have been...shocking!!
The Activate button is a little awkward, but only a little, just remember to keep your finger on it. Other than that it works really well. Detected electric wires hidden in my wall. Had I not used the app, the results could have been...shocking!!
2026-01-19	Ad*****	does the job im happy with it so far
does the job im happy with it so far
2025-12-22	اس*****	Stud Detector is a handy app for DIY enthusiasts and professionals alike. It accurately locates studs behind walls, ensuring precise drilling and installation. With a user-friendly interface and reliable results, it's an essential tool for home improvement projects. Highly recommended!
Stud Detector is a handy app for DIY enthusiasts and professionals alike. It accurately locates studs behind walls, ensuring precise drilling and installation. With a user-friendly interface and reliable results, it's an essential tool for home improvement projects. Highly recommended!
2025-02-12	De*****	No way,,,well I'm sold held down activate button, started to scan the walls it went off All three red lights I marked where it was, I Scanned the rest of the wall and went back over the spot I marked and it went back off again so completely sold.
No way,,,well I'm sold held down activate button, started to scan the walls it went off All three red lights I marked where it was, I Scanned the rest of the wall and went back over the spot I marked and it went back off again so completely sold.
2025-01-16	Ri*****	Abysmal, a waste of time, defective, definitely not recommended. You may spend hours scanning a very wide area of your wall, and this app will find no actual studs or just give totally false, misleading indication of studs. Then you will look as a fool after you nail dozens of holes all over your wall, all on exact spots where this app falsely indicated there were studs!!! It is a disappointing waste of time!
Abysmal, a waste of time, defective, definitely not recommended. You may spend hours scanning a very wide area of your wall, and this app will find no actual studs or just give totally false, misleading indication of studs. Then you will look as a fool after you nail dozens of holes all over your wall, all on exact spots where this app falsely indicated there were studs!!! It is a disappointing waste of time!
2024-11-03	Tr*****	This app does not work. Period. I put 4 holes in my wall before giving up and buying a stud finder at Home Depot.
This app does not work. Period. I put 4 holes in my wall before giving up and buying a stud finder at Home Depot.
2023-12-01	Da*****	It's simply didn't work. Maybe it only detects nails and screws. I passed it over studs, and nothing registered
It's simply didn't work. Maybe it only detects nails and screws. I passed it over studs, and nothing registered
2023-07-30	Je*****	Garbage
Garbage
2023-07-25	Ke*****	Doesn't work
Doesn't work
2023-06-13	Ja*****	Does not work at all.
Does not work at all.