Apps Like Stud Finder & Metal Detector for iPhone and iPad
Detect hidden objects with your phone
Detects ferrous metals like studs, screws, and nails behind walls. Scans surfaces to identify objects using magnetic field analysis. Provides visual, audio, and vibration alerts. Displays magnetic field strength in real-time.
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Detects ferrous objects behind walls using phone's magnetic sensor. Measures magnetic field variations in microteslas. Displays real-time readings and highlights deviations from baseline.
Detects objects using smartphone's magnetic sensor. Displays magnetic field strength in microtesla. Cannot detect non-ferrous metals like silver, gold, or copper.
Detect studs by measuring magnetic fields with the magnetometer. Identify wood studs behind walls, drywall, plasterboard, or stucco. Use the device without a phone cover for accurate readings.
Detect ferrous metal objects using the magnetometer. Calibrate the sensor with a figure-eight motion. Identify wood studs behind walls, drywall, plasterboard, or stucco. Performance may vary based on wall construction, phone cover, and nail material.
Detects metal studs using the device's magnetometer. Provides visual feedback when near metal objects. Requires removing the device case for accurate readings. Indicates proximity to stainless steel objects for verification.
Detects nearby objects by measuring magnetic field strength in microtesla. Displays real-time EMF levels. Alerts users when magnetic field increases, indicating presence. Shows comparison to natural EMF levels.
Detect metals and magnetic fields with a built-in . Identify hidden cameras and other objects. Scan environments for security and home improvement tasks. Save and share scan results.
Detect studs and hidden wires using the built-in magnetometer. Identify ferrous metals like iron and steel. Measure electromagnetic fields. Locate electrical wiring safely. Track detected objects and environmental readings.
The app uses the iPhone's magnetometer to detect magnetic metal objects, such as nails, within walls. It requires a device with a magnetometer and magnetic nails for functionality.
Detects metal studs, nails, and screws in walls using magnetometer. Identifies hidden pipes, conduits, and rebar. Alerts for live electrical wiring via magnetic field detection. Provides visual indicators for detected objects.
Detects objects by measuring magnetic field strength. Displays real-time magnetic field levels in microtesla. Alerts users when is detected nearby. Uses built-in phone sensors for accurate readings.
Detects objects using smartphone's magnetic sensor. Identify nearby metals like iron, nickel, steel, and alloys. Locate lost keys, coins, and wires in walls. Does not detect non-magnetic metals such as silver, gold, or copper.
Detect objects using phone's magnetometer sensor. Identify ferromagnetic metals like coins and nails. Locate behind walls or in soil. Switch between detection and stud finder modes. Adjust sensitivity settings for precise results.
Measure magnetic field strength using the device's built-in sensor. Display real-time trends of magnetic field values. Trigger sound alerts when levels exceed a set threshold. Option to disable audio notifications.