Comparison

Treasure Tracker vs DXClock

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

Head to head
About

Treasure Tracker

Log metal detecting finds with photos, GPS locations, and weather. Track routes, manage detector inventory, and organize permissions. Features an Apple Watch companion app and interactive map view.

Highlights
  • Log finds with photos and GPS
  • Track and save detecting routes
  • Manage metal detector inventory
  • Organize detecting permissions
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Interactive map view of finds
  • Customizable categories and themes
Features
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Treasure Tracker - Metal Detecting Log is the ultimate companion app for metal detecting enthusiasts. Log your finds with photos, precise GPS locations, and weather conditions, all stored completely on device. Create custom categories, track your routes while detecting, manage permissions, and maintain a complete digital record of your discoveries. - Log finds with photos, locations, and detailed descriptions - Apple Watch companion app to quickly log a find - Create custom categories to organize your finds - Track and save your detecting routes - Monitor weather conditions for each discovery - Manage your metal detector inventory - Store and organize detecting permissions - View finds and routes on an interactive map - Earn achievements as you discover more - Export and backup your data - Dark mode and customizable themes Made by a metal detecting enthusiast, for enthusiasts. Treasure Tracker is a passion project designed to help you document and organize your finds. As a solo developer and active detectorist, I'm excited to share this app with the community. Featuring custom categories, route tracking, and detailed logging - I hope it enhances your detecting adventures as much as it has mine!

About

DXClock

Features
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Connect, collaborate, and operate smarter with DX Clock — the ultimate meeting place for amateur radio operators. Stay in touch with the global ham community. See who’s logged on right now, view their callsign, name, location, and current frequency. Use the built-in chat to arrange skeds, share tips, or just chat. Key features include: • Real-time user directory — Find active stations by location or callsign. • Community chat — Interact with other hams and coordinate on-air meetings. • QSO Logging & Sharing — Log your contacts and share them with the community. • PSK Sync — Seamlessly integrate your PSK account data. • Propagation & Conditions — Solar indices, HF propagation, space weather, and more. • Weather Integration — Local and relevant forecasts for better operating. • Day-Night Map — Visualize global daylight/darkness to spot potential awake stations and greyline opportunities. • Clean, intuitive interface designed specifically for radio operators on iPhone and iPad. Whether you’re chasing DX, participating in nets, or just enjoying casual contacts, DX Clock brings the ham radio community together like never before. Perfect for contesters, DXers and new hams alike. Download now and join the DX Clock community — where hams meet on the air and online.

Screenshots

Treasure Tracker4 screens
DXClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DXClock at none against Treasure Tracker's 1. DXClock also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Treasure Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads 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

Treasure Tracker costs $2.99 and DXClock $2.99 up front. Treasure Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DXClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Treasure Tracker ships an update every 3 days, DXClock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Treasure Tracker versus DXClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTreasure TrackerDXClock
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJustin PullenMichael Rowe

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Treasure Tracker

One-time1
  • Premium Themes Bundle$2.99
None

DXClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Treasure Tracker free?
Treasure Tracker costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DXClock free?
DXClock costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Treasure Tracker or DXClock have ads?
Neither Treasure Tracker nor DXClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Treasure Tracker or DXClock?
Treasure Tracker ships an update every 3 days, and DXClock every 5 weeks. Most recently, Treasure Tracker was updated on September 30, 2026 and DXClock on September 27, 2026.

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