| Core Identity |
| Developer | Thirteen32 Pty Ltd | Versant Media LLC | Yahoo | TradingView | Fusion Media Limited | MetaQuotes Software Corp. | Dow Jones & Company, Inc., publisher of The Wall Street Journal. |
| Category | Finance | News | Finance | Finance | Finance | Finance | Finance |
| Platform | Android, iOS | iOS | iOS, Android | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | Android, iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 3.3 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 3 | 628,371 | 616,740 | 377,626 | 36,018 | 72,923 | 234,131 |
| Price | USD0.99 | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2018 | Dec 6, 2010 | Sep 8, 2009 | Apr 24, 2017 | Sep 2, 2014 | Jan 15, 2011 | Nov 2, 2009 |
| Last Updated | Feb 11, 2025 | Apr 25, 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | mixed | terrible | mixed | mixed | positive | excellent | - |
| Score | 55/100 | 20/100 | 65/100 | 45/100 | 62/100 | 85/100 | - |
| Praises | - Simple interface design provides quick access to global market trading hours
| - System setting integration for light and dark mode preferences improves visual comfort for daily readers
| - Portfolio tracking and market data access provide high utility for daily investment monitoring
| - Comprehensive charting tools and indicator libraries provide high value for technical analysis enthusiasts
| - Comprehensive Market Data
- Trading Utility
| - Fast trade execution and reliable withdrawal processing drive high user trust in the platform
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| Complaints | - Missing market alerts and notification functionality frustrate users during active trading sessions
| - Live streaming functionality remains broken or inaccessible following the latest update for many cable subscribers
| - Post-update instability and performance regressions disrupt the core user experience on mobile devices
| - Persistent application lag and performance instability disrupt technical analysis during active trading sessions
| - Technical Bugs & Stability
- Intrusive Advertising
| - Discrepancies in chart visualization compared to legacy trading platforms cause confusion for migrating users
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| Requests | - Customizable home screen widgets for monitoring specific market hours at a glance
| - Stock market widgets for the home screen would allow users to monitor updates more efficiently
| - Integration of artificial intelligence to summarize financial news and market insights
| - Expanded historical data access and tick-level intervals for more precise backtesting capabilities
| - | - Integration of advanced market analysis tools similar to external charting platforms
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Color-coded UI lowers cognitive load for quick status checks
| - Broadcast-first heritage provides unique live-video authority
- Tiered content gating effectively segments retail from professional investors
| - Unified brokerage sync creates high switching costs
- Live earnings coverage drives high-intent traffic
- Real-time alerts maintain daily session frequency
| - Pine Script creates high switching costs
- Social network effects drive organic acquisition
- Proprietary charting engine outperforms desktop platforms
| - Global data breadth (300k+ instruments)
- Differentiated Economic Calendar utility
- High brand authority with 1M+ ratings
| - High-performance execution engine sustains professional trust
- MQL5 algorithmic environment creates high switching costs
- Deep broker-server integration ensures platform ubiquity
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| Weaknesses | - $0.99 price point on iOS exceeds the free-to-try expectation for utility tools
- Absence of holiday schedule support creates data reliability gaps
| - Live streaming authentication failures in the latest update
- Aggressive ad-insertion disrupts navigation for free users
| - Post-update instability disrupts core portfolio access
- Intrusive daily pop-ups create initial launch friction
- Removal of community boards alienates power users
| - Performance lag disrupts active trading sessions
- Aggressive monetization of standard time intervals
- Data discrepancies reported by paid subscribers
| - Critical stability issues (crashes on launch)
- Broken core functionality (search feature)
- Intrusive 20-second video ads
| - Legacy interface design creates friction for new users
- Account setup process for demo environments lacks accessibility
- Limited native social-community features compared to modern alternatives
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| Pricing | freemium | subscription | freemium | freemium | freemium | free | free |
| Momentum | Zombie | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Intense |
| Update Cadence | 2 versions, ~0d avg | 5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~14d avg | 5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~11d avg | 5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~11d avg | 4 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~7d avg | 5 versions, ~12d avg | 5 versions |
