Published by Landon Mutch on 2016-09-02
What is Wall Stud Detector? Studfinder is a mobile app that turns your device into a stud detector tool. It uses your device's compass (magnetometer) sensor to precisely pinpoint metal studs, nails, screws, and other metal fasteners embedded in all wooden wall studs. The app is essential for DIYs to securely hang heavy wall fixtures and ensures the fasteners are well anchored in the solid wall studs hidden beneath the drywall.
1. Need to quickly detect wood studs hidden under drywall, plasterboard, or stucco in order to safely and securely hang a picture, shelf, TV or other wall fixture? Studfinder turns your mobile device into a stud detector tool! Studfinder uses your device's compass (magnetometer) sensor to precisely pinpoint metal studs, nails, screws, and other metal fasteners embedded in all wooden wall studs.
2. Because of the lack of a density sensor in mobile devices, studfinder apps cannot detect wood studs themselves, but instead, detect the metal fasteners in the studs.
3. A stud detector is essential for DIYs to securely hanging heavy wall fixtures and ensures the fasteners are well anchored in the solid wall studs hidden beneath the drywall.
4. The compass sensor detects subtle changes in the background magnetic fields caused by the conductive metal fasteners that are located in all wooden studs.
5. This app operates in a similar manner to other hand-held stud detector tools: as you move the device along the wall, the LED lights light up in sequence as your device's magnetometer approaches the stud.
6. However, modern mobile devices do not have a density sensor (which is used in real studfinder tools), so Studfinder uses your compass (magnetometer) sensor instead.
7. I have constantly been updating and improving it since 2013, based on user feedback, in order to make it the most accurate, responsive, and easy to use stud finder app on the market.
8. Please keep this difference in mind when using Studfinder.
9. Thanks for downloading and using my app.
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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
Install Wall Stud Detector app on your Windows in 4 steps below:
Download a Compatible APK for PC
| Download | Developer | Rating | Current version |
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| Get APK for PC → | Landon Mutch | 1.46 | 1.1 |
For Windows 11, check if there's a native Wall Stud Detector Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:
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Get Wall Stud Detector on Apple macOS
| Download | Developer | Reviews | Rating |
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| Get Free on Mac | Landon Mutch | 275 | 1.46 |
Download on Android: Download Android
- Automatic sensor check
- Active detection button
- Stability indicator (Green LED)
- 3 detection level indicators (Red LEDs)
- 10 sensitivity levels (for various drywall thicknesses)
- Toggle-able detection beeper
- Easy to follow, in-app DIY instructions
- Constant updates and improvements based on user feedback
- Quick video tutorial available on the developer's website.
- None mentioned in the review.
- Too many intrusive ads.
- Unable to preview the app due to the constant ads.
- App does not work on iOS 12 and iPhone 7.
- Paid version of the app (with no ads) also does not work.
- App falsely claims to detect studs in walls.
Way too many ads, impossible to use!
Add every 3 seconds kill usability
Fake empty app
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