# Stud Finder - Metal Detector

> Wall Scanner - Magnetometer

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1667287490](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1667287490)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1667287490`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Andrei Nemtsou
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (523 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.6
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-26
- **First published:** 2023-01-27
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stud-finder-metal-detector/id1667287490)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://healthandcareapps.wixsite.com/home/privacy-policy](https://healthandcareapps.wixsite.com/home/privacy-policy)

## Description

Stud Finder - Metal Detector is a wall scanner app that uses a magnetometer to detect metal behind walls, such as nails, screws, and wiring. It provides an audible beep and a red indicator when metal is detected.

How it works: 1) Turn on the app. 2) Place the back of your phone against the wall. 3) Move the phone along the wall. 4) If metal is detected, you’ll hear a beep and the indicator turns red. Note: older devices may affect performance. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

## Rankings

- #73,338 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, reviews mostly describe the app as unreliable and often unusable. Common issues include incompatibility with current iPhone models (15/16/Pro), failure to detect studs, and frequent ads or loading problems that prevent use. Billing problems are also reported, with cancellations still being charged. A few users report accuracy or cost/time savings when it does work, but reliability and billing concerns dominate, with rare positive exceptions.

### Pros

- Quite accurate
- Can save money and time by avoiding a traditional stud finder
- Some users consider it a nice app and a potential alternative to hardware

### Cons

- Doesn’t work or frequently fails to detect studs
- Compatibility issues with iPhone models (e.g., iPhone 15, iPhone 16, Pro Max) and device cases
- Ad-heavy interface and loading/issues preventing use
- Subscriptions and charges after cancellation
- Claims of misleading functionality or scams (e.g., 'No finder' / cryptocurrency pitches)

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