Stud Finder ◆
Detect metal objects with magnetometer
Kishan Panchotiya
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Description
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.
This app will help you to detect ferrous metal objects.
It uses the magnetometer to measure the magnetic field when your iPhone is placed near any metal objects. Calibrate your device’s magnetic sensor by moving the device in a "Figure 8" pattern and you can quickly detect wood studs hidden under walls, drywall, plasterboard or stucco.
Disclaimer: The performance of the app is limited by the construction of the wall, presence of a phone cover and/or the material of the nails in the studs.
Instructions: If your device has an external case then please remove it before using this app.
App information from Apple App Store. Stud Finder ◆ and related trademarks belong to Kishan Panchotiya.