Comparison

Stud Finder゜ vs Doing Doing Done

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Detects studs using magnetometer
  • Locates metal objects
  • Works through drywall, plasterboard, stucco
  • Quick stud detection
  • Removable case recommended for best performance
Features
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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.

About

Doing Doing Done

This app helps you turn goals into actionable steps with nested subtasks and automated completion. Build repeating routines, prioritize your work, and track progress with gamified elements like points and badges. Customize the appearance and behavior to suit your workflow.

Highlights
  • Nested subtasks for goals
  • Automated goal completion
  • Customizable repeating routines
  • Priority-based task management
  • Gamified progress tracking (points, badges)
  • Focus timer for single-task concentration
  • On-device storage, no account needed
Features
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Doing Doing Done is a focused, flexible to-do system that helps you decide what matters, take the next useful step, and see your momentum grow. TURN GOALS INTO ACTION Create overarching goals with nested subtasks. Expand a goal when you need the details, collapse it when you want a cleaner view, and watch the goal complete automatically when every step is done. BUILD ROUTINES THAT REPEAT Schedule tasks daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or with a custom interval. Each completion advances the routine to its next occurrence, keeping your list ready without repetitive setup. FOCUS ON THE RIGHT WORK Assign Priority 1, 2, or 3, set your ideal daily priority mix, pin important work, add deadlines, or shuffle your queue when you need the app to choose what comes next. MAKE PROGRESS FEEL GOOD Earn points, build a daily streak, unlock milestone badges, and enjoy haptics and celebrations sized to the accomplishment. A dedicated Focus timer keeps one task in front of you while the rest stays out of the way. MAKE IT YOURS Choose your palette and accent color, light or dark appearance, completed-task style, sorting behavior, celebration intensity, focus length, and more. Also included: • Deadline reminders and overdue guidance • A completed-goals archive and completion history • Time estimates, tags, notes, and project organization • Daily momentum and progress summaries • On-device storage with no account, ads, analytics, or tracking Your tasks stay on your device. Notification permission is optional and used only for local reminders.

Screenshots

Stud Finder゜3 screens
Doing Doing Done4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Doing Doing Done at 5.0 against Stud Finder゜'s 4.5. Doing Doing Done also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Stud Finder゜'s advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stud Finder゜ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Doing Doing Done asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Doing Doing Done holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stud Finder゜ has 5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stud Finder゜ ships an update every 4 months, Doing Doing Done every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Stud Finder゜ versus Doing Doing Done: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStud Finder゜Doing Doing Done
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanja DeviRichard Lavey

Customer experience

Stud Finder゜

All ratings4,888 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative63.5%

Doing Doing Done

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Doing Doing Done

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stud Finder゜

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
None

Doing Doing Done

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stud Finder゜ free?
Stud Finder゜ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doing Doing Done free?
Doing Doing Done is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stud Finder゜ or Doing Doing Done?
Doing Doing Done is rated higher. Stud Finder゜ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Doing Doing Done averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Stud Finder゜ or Doing Doing Done have ads?
Stud Finder゜ shows ads; Doing Doing Done does not.
Which is updated more often, Stud Finder゜ or Doing Doing Done?
Stud Finder゜ ships an update every 4 months, and Doing Doing Done every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stud Finder゜ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Doing Doing Done on October 18, 2026.

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