Stud Finder゜ vs ClockX
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.
ClockX
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ClockX is a simple, powerful time clock for teams and individuals in Germany. Track work hours with one tap, log breaks automatically, and stay compliant with German labour law (ArbZG) and audit-proof records (GoBD). • One-tap clock in/out with live timer and break reminders • Absence, vacation (Urlaub), sick leave and shift planning • Trip & mileage logging (Fahrtenbuch) for business travel • Projects with time allocation and photo documentation • Calendar with public holidays, vacation and shifts • Export your hours with or without projects and trips • Works fully offline on-device, or synced in the cloud ClockX Premium unlocks all productive features for €1.50 per user / month. Explore the app for free and subscribe whenever you're ready. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://clockx.io/datenschutz
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ClockX at none against Stud Finder゜'s shown. ClockX also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 ClockX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stud Finder゜ ships an update every 4 months, ClockX every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stud Finder゜ | ClockX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanja Devi | IP Strategy UG (Haftungsbeschrankt) |
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
ClockX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stud Finder゜
- Remove Ads$9.99
ClockX
- ClockX Premium$0.991 Month
Questions
Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Is ClockX free?
Do Stud Finder゜ or ClockX have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stud Finder゜ or ClockX?
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