# Stud Finder - Stud Detector

> Stud finder for walls, stud detector wood, wall scanner, metal detector.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vv.studfinder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vv.studfinder)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vv.studfinder`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kiran Devi
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 122,316
- **Rating:** 3.57 / 5 (447 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.11
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-25
- **First published:** 2020-08-21
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vv.studfinder)
- **Website:** [https://h5639a741.app-ads-txt.com](https://h5639a741.app-ads-txt.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LWrCDEAWf5mjr-KapWrrHkiFgjbKTedTwWxTyFXAQWw/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LWrCDEAWf5mjr-KapWrrHkiFgjbKTedTwWxTyFXAQWw/edit?usp=sharing)

## Description

Stud Finder for Walls helps you locate studs, cables, pipes, and metal objects behind surfaces using your phone's magnetic and EMF sensors. It detects wood and metal studs, drywall, copper or PVC pipes, and other hidden items to guide drilling and renovations.

How to use: Open the app and glide your device along walls, plaster, or wood. For best results, ensure your phone supports a magnetic sensor and is updated. Key features include a Wall & Wood Stud Finder, Cable and Stud Detector, and a Metal Detector. Benefits include saving time, improving drilling accuracy, and enhancing safety by revealing wires and embedded metal before you cut.

## Rankings

- #202,088 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.vv.studfinder.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Can detect metal objects, such as screws and nails, under certain conditions.
- Some users found limited success in identifying studs with guidance and patience.
- The app can provide readings and data that may assist in locating items behind walls.

### Cons

- Not reliable for locating actual studs, often giving false readings or failing to detect them altogether.
- Instructions and calibration guidance are insufficient, leaving users confused about usage.
- The presence of excessive ads disrupts the user experience, making it challenging to utilize the app effectively.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vv.studfinder)