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Stud Finder - Wall Scanner Live

Rich Dev Apps4 apps · 866.4K installsToolsFree · contains adscom.richdev.studfinder

Detect studs, nails, and metal with your phone’s magnetic sensor

Total installs
384,219
exact · Play shows 100,000+
Installs / day
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measured after our second crawl (about a day)
Rating
4.1★
780 ratings · 402 reviews
Released
5 Sept 2020
6.1y ago
Last update
20 Aug 2025
v1.0.0 · 1.1y ago
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Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

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Permissions

8 in 3 groups
1 Sensitive2 Notable5 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Use your camera to take photos and record videos
CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

  • Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA
Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

  • See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
OtherNotable6

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
  • Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
📱 Stud & Metal Finder Pro – Your Pocket Wall Scanner! Looking for a powerful and easy way to find hidden metal, studs, or screws inside walls, floors, or wooden surfaces? 🧲 You’ve just found the perfect tool! Stud & Metal Finder Pro transforms your Android device into a real-time wall scanner using your phone's built-in magnetic sensor (magnetometer). 🔍 Why You Need This App: With so many electrical cables, metal pipes, nails, screws, and studs hidden inside walls, it’s essential to check before drilling, nailing, or renovating. Our app uses your device’s magnetic sensor to detect the presence of ferromagnetic materials like steel or iron, helping you avoid damage or danger. ✅ Key Features: • Easy-to-use magnetic detection interface • Multiple scan modes: Meter View, Graph View, Sensor Values, Digital Readings • Detect nails, screws, studs, and other metallic objects • Works best on drywall, wood, and some concrete surfaces • Real-time magnetic field visualization • Infrared detection tips for spotting hidden objects • Best results within 15–25 cm distance • Suitable for detecting metal in wardrobes, beds, and wooden furniture 📊 Detection Modes: • Digital View – Get a digital magnetic field reading • Meter View – Watch real-time changes in sensor output • Sensor Value – Monitor magnetic field values in microTesla • Graph View – Visualize spikes that may indicate a stud ⚙️ How It Works: This app reads the magnetic sensor values from your device. When the phone gets closer to a metallic or magnetic object hidden inside a surface, the sensor detects a spike in the electromagnetic field, helping you identify the location. 📌 Stud Finder Tips & Tricks: • Move phone slowly across the surface • Avoid electronic interference from other devices • Test on a known metal object to understand readings • Use in well-lit areas to identify additional signs • Ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, wardrobes, changing rooms, and outdoor sheds 📱 Device Compatibility: This app works only on phones that have a built-in magnetic sensor. Not all smartphones are equipped with one. If the app shows no detection or low response, your device may not have the required sensor. Approximately 86% of modern smartphones include magnetic sensors. 🧠 Common Use Cases: • Before drilling into a wall • Hanging frames, TVs, or shelves • DIY furniture setup • Scanning hotel rooms or wooden panels • Home improvement projects 📌 Note: This app is not intended for spying or surveillance. It follows Google Play policies strictly and is designed to detect only magnetic fields that help identify physical metallic objects. 📢 Disclaimer: Results may vary depending on your phone model, the thickness of the wall or material, and the type of object being detected. Always double-check results with professional tools when necessary. 📴 Having Ads? Support Us! We include ads to support the development and maintenance of this free app. If you prefer, you can disable your mobile data or Wi-Fi while using it. 😊 ⭐ If you find this app useful, leave us a kind review and share it with others! 📲 Download Stud & Metal Finder Pro today and explore what’s hidden inside your walls!

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