Features & Capabilities

Walabot DIY lets you see through walls by connecting the Walabot DIY device to your phone for instant “X‑Ray” vision. It locates studs, pipes, wires, and movement, works on drywall, and detects up to 4 inches (10 cm) deep.

Perfect for hanging a TV and other renovations, this tool is favored by DIYers, plumbers, contractors, carpenters, renovators, installers, and more. Winner of “best tool” by ESPN, This Old House, Popular Mechanics, CES and over a dozen more publications.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Vayyar Imaging LTD
Rating:
4.10
(321)
Version:
4.18 Last updated: 2026-02-18
Version code:
882538191
Creation date:
2021-05-12
Compatible devices:
Size:
73.66MB
URLs:
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Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-01
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Developed by:
Vayyar Imaging LTD
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walabot-diy/id1474817785
Website:
https://walabot.com/diy

User Reviews

Walabot DIY is valued for highly accurate stud detection and visibility of pipes, wires, and other hidden items behind walls, saving time on installs. Reviewers cite easy setup and usefulness for DIY tasks. But top downsides are repeated connectivity/calibration problems, compatibility/support gaps with older hardware and newer iPhones, and app/login headaches that can render it unusable for some. When it works, it’s powerful; when it doesn’t, it’s frustrating.
Pros
  • Pinpoint accuracy for locating studs and the edges of framing behind walls
  • Ability to see behind walls—pipes, wires, and other hidden items—reducing mistakes
  • Saves time and makes installations easier (e.g., hanging shelves or TVs)
  • Easy setup and intuitive to use; generally well-regarded for DIY projects
Cons
  • Frequent connectivity and calibration instability (disconnections, long calibration, multiple connection attempts)
  • Compatibility and software support gaps (older hardware with newer iPhones; limited/app updates)
  • App/login frustrations that can render the device unusable for some users (constant login prompts, difficulty deleting the app)
  • Concerns about long-term reliability and value when updates are not provided (described as a 'paperweight' in some cases)
Recent reviews
Absolutely has to update the software on the unit but absolutely can not do that making this a 200 dollar paperweight. I can get an equally useless thing for much less next time.
by St*****, 2025-12-16

I used to put holes in drywall to find the stud not any more!
by ph*****, 2025-12-13

Great tool it has made my home projects extremely easy
by Da*****, 2025-12-02
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