Stud Finder゜ vs Auth10X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stud Finder゜
This application utilizes your iPhone's magnetometer to detect metal objects, helping you locate hidden studs behind walls. It's designed to quickly find wood studs concealed by drywall, plasterboard, or stucco. Performance may vary based on wall construction and phone accessories.
- Detects studs using magnetometer
- Locates metal objects
- Works through drywall, plasterboard, stucco
- Quick stud detection
- Removable case recommended for best performance
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STUD FINDER / DETECTOR This app will help you to detect studs. It uses the magnetometer to measure the magnetic field when your iPhone is placed near any metal objects. 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.
Auth10X
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Auth10X is your secure companion for managing one-time passwords (TOTP) and sensitive credentials with bank-level encryption. Easily generate and organize 2FA codes, autofill them seamlessly, and stay in sync across your devices with iCloud. Key Features: - OTP Generator — generate and manage time-based codes with ease - Autofill — sign in faster and safer - Cloud Sync (Premium) — keep your data consistent across iPhone and iPad - Biometric Lock — secure your vault with Face ID or Touch ID - Modern, simple interface built for both security and convenience Coming Soon: - Vault for passwords and secrets - Crypto Wallet Protect your accounts with privacy-first security that puts you in control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Auth10X at none against Stud Finder゜'s shown. Auth10X also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). Stud Finder゜'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Stud Finder゜ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Auth10X sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stud Finder゜ ships an update every 4 months, Auth10X every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Finder゜ | Auth10X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanja Devi | Aitthi Arsa |
Bugs and requests
Stud Finder゜
Reported bugs
3 issues- Constant false positive stud detection
- App crashes or freezes
- Sensitivity settings not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Improved stud detection accuracy
- Better calibration options
- More intuitive user interface
- Compatibility with older devices
Auth10X
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stud Finder゜
- Remove Ads$9.99
Auth10X
- Auth10X$2.991 Month
- Auth10X$19.991 Year
Questions
Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Is Auth10X free?
Do Stud Finder゜ or Auth10X have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stud Finder゜ or Auth10X?
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