Comparison

Stove vs HEXFORCE

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

Head to head
About

Stove

Features
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Never worry about leaving the stove on again! Stove is a recurring checklist app that resets exactly when and where you need it to. It helps you double-check your tasks so you can leave the house with confidence. Whether you are tracking daily routines or securing your home, Stove makes it straightforward to verify your to-dos. - Location-Based Resets - Automatically reset your checklist when you leave or arrive at a specific place. Great for checking the stove, locking windows, or packing your gym bag. - Scheduled Resets - Set your lists to reset daily, weekly, or on a specific custom schedule. - Reminders - Get notifications when you leave a location or at a specific time so you remember to check your tasks. - Widgets - View and complete your checklists directly from your Home Screen. Simple & Straightforward A clean interface designed to let you manage your lists quickly, without unnecessary clutter. - iCloud Sync - A universal app. Your checklists sync privately across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. Stove Pro automatically renews as a paid subscription, unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the date of renewal. The payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: https://voidstern.net/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://voidstern.net/terms-of-use

About

HEXFORCE

Manage your smart padlock with fingerprint and e-key access. Track who unlocks the device and when, and receive alerts for low battery or failed attempts. Secure and convenient access control for various needs.

Highlights
  • Fingerprint access management
  • E-key creation and sharing
  • Detailed access logs
  • Smart alerts for battery and attempts
  • Secure and fast unlocking
Features
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"HEXFORCE – Smart Security, Seamless Access. HEXFORCE app works seamless with HEXFORCE Smart Fingerprint Padlock G1, which can let you unlock with fingerprints and e-keys fast and accurate, smart and easy, as it should be. • Fingerprint Access – Add and manage fingerprints in seconds for instant, secure unlocking. • E-Keys – Create and share e-keys for permanent, scheduled, or one-time access – perfect for family, friends, or coworkers. • Access Logs – Stay informed with a detailed history of who unlocked the padlock and when. • Smart Alerts – Notifications for low battery and failed fingerprint attempts. For more information, please visit https://hexforce.ai2safety.com"

Screenshots

Stove4 screens
HEXFORCE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HEXFORCE at none against Stove's 2. HEXFORCE also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). Stove's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. Stove sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HEXFORCE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stove ships an update every 4 days, HEXFORCE every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Stove versus HEXFORCE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStoveHEXFORCE
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB32 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLukas BurgstallerANDAZHI Shanghai Security Techology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stove

Subscriptions2
  • Stove Pro$1.991 Month
  • Stove Pro3 Days trial$7.991 Year
None

HEXFORCE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stove free?
Stove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HEXFORCE free?
HEXFORCE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stove or HEXFORCE have ads?
Neither Stove nor HEXFORCE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stove or HEXFORCE?
Stove ships an update every 4 days, and HEXFORCE every 3 months. Most recently, Stove was updated on September 28, 2026 and HEXFORCE on September 24, 2026.

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