# Candlestick Charting

> Technical analysis app for trading with candlestick patterns and indicators. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Gokey.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candlestick-charting/id530714122 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Gokey](https://appshunter.io/developer/458835235)
- Category: Finance, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 271 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.2 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-06-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candlestick-charting/id530714122/reviews.md

## What is Candlestick Charting?

This App, Candlestick Charting integrated with Technical Analysis, gives you the tools you need to help you become a successful trader.   It provides the following benefits to help you in your trading plan:

* Candlestick Patterns - Detects more than 70 of the most widely recognizable candlestick patterns providing key patterns for trend reversals.
* Supports Equities, Commodities and FOREX.
* Patterns - Stock Screener which integrates many highly respected technical indicators with time-tested candlestick patterns so you have a definite edge in your search for good quality stocks.
* Systems - Systems which integrates several profitable trading systems into the App, which can be used with candlestick analysis (Candlesticks, Bolllinger, PSAR, Volatility Stops/Reversals, PSAR Stops/Reversals, Keltner Squeezes, Scalp System, and more being added regularly.)
* Trending Indicators - Detects strong trending stocks and helps traders profit by taking chunks out of the middle of important trends (ADX)
* Directional Indicators - Detects when buying overtakes selling and the tide has changed course (ADX, +-DI)
* Stop and Reverse Indicators - Detects trend reversals (PSAR, Volatility Stops)
* Momentum Indicators - Catch explosive greater than expected moves using Keltner squeeze
* Volume Indicators - Detects the force behind these moves (Volume, Intraday Intensity, Keltner)
* Moving Average Indicators - Helps traders understand key support/resistance levels (MA, EMA, Bollinger Bands, ATR Bands)

Setup a watch list of your favorite trading stocks.   Monitor these stocks as this App automatically detects new patterns and signals.     See patterns as they develop throughout the day real-time, used either as confirmation of a previous day's pattern or as a key to spotting a new patterns develop.    

These patterns tightly integrated with some of the most highly respected technical indicators, provides the tools you need to help you spot trend reversals quickly and easily, focusing your attention on "high probability" market signals.  

The visual display of bearish and bullish sentiment will help you towards understanding the emotional dynamic, to help gain insight into whether the  trend will reverse or continue, with the ultimate goal of earning a higher rate of return on your investments.

This app supports a "free", "basic", and "premium" version of the application.   The free version limits the # of portfolios you can create, symbols tracked/followed, screens available, and technicals that can be applied to the charts.   The "basic" version removes these limitations and includes full access to portfolios, charting, and candlestick pattern screener.    It will also unlock the candlesticks trading system feature in the systems tab, providing buy/sell alerts to your favorite stocks.   The "premium" version of the application unlocks the rest of the advance trading systems tab, giving you the highest possible edge in trading the market.

Disclaimer
Buy/selling securities is inherit with risk and you assume all responsibilities associated with this risk.  The information drawn and analysis provided is believed to be reliable but in no way is guaranteed.  You assume all risk associated with using the data provided herein and in no way can the developer of this App assume any liability.

## Key features

- Candlestick pattern detection (70+ patterns)
- Technical indicator integration
- Supports Equities, Commodities, FOREX
- Stock screener with technical indicators
- Integrated trading systems
- Real-time pattern and signal detection
- Visual sentiment analysis

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Six Months Basic Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Monthly Basic Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $139.00 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $3.99 | one-time |
| Six Months Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Candlestick Charting?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📊 Excellent candlestick pattern identification and visualization
- 🎓 Great educational tool for beginners learning technical analysis
- 🔍 Effective stock screener for finding trading opportunities
- 💰 Affordable pricing compared to competitors
- 👨‍💼 Responsive and helpful developer support
- 📱 Clean, simple, and easy-to-navigate interface
- 📈 Comprehensive technical indicators and analysis tools
- ⚡ Useful for identifying momentum and breakout opportunities
- 🎯 Multiple integrated tools in one app
- ✅ Reliable pattern recognition accuracy

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes, especially during market hours
- 🐛 Buggy chart overlays and glitching indicators
- 🐢 Slow loading times and performance issues
- 📉 Watchlist stocks disappear/get erased frequently
- 🔔 Alert system unreliable and turns off unexpectedly
- 📊 Chart timeframes (1-second, 5-minute) don't work properly
- 🎮 Unresponsive touch buttons and UI elements
- 💳 Limited free features, heavy paywall for basic functionality
- 🔄 Requires reactivating alerts after each signal
- ⚠️ No free trial to test before purchasing
- 🚫 Subscription refund policies are restrictive

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes at critical trading moments
- App won't open or continually crashes during market hours
- Watchlist stocks disappear after days or weeks
- Chart overlays glitch when using multiple stacked indicators
- 1-second and 5-minute chart timeframes malfunction
- Touch buttons (close, add) unresponsive
- App freezes and becomes unusable after updates
- Alerts turn off automatically after one day
- Chart parameters (transparency, period length, colors) won't update
- Stock data not updating or showing outdated information
- Long loading times for stock screener

**Most requested features**

- Educational explanations linked to candlestick pattern names
- Bullish/bearish designation for patterns
- iPad/desktop version for larger screens
- More customizable stock screener filters
- Ability to filter stocks by price or market cap
- Extended timeframe options for charts
- Persistent alert settings without reactivation
- Support for international exchanges (NSE India, LSE)
- Improved layout with signals list visibility
- Completion of pattern explanation documentation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 84)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candlestick-charting/id530714122/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-02-15, version 25.0401.1*

Love it

### 5/5 — Spot on

*2026-02-11, version 25.0401.1*

Unbelievable 
40 years experience

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-12-17*

I love this app. I hope you all stay in business for more years to come

### 5/5 — Solid

*2025-09-12, version 25.0201.1*

Still one of the best apps out here

### 3/5 — Need update

*2025-04-08, version 24.0206.4*

I would give it a 5 star if only the 1 second and 5 minute chart work sadly it doesnt work most of the time

### 3/5 — Erases saved stocks

*2025-04-03, version 24.0206.4*

Does not keep my stocks in watchlist. Erases almost every other day

### 3/5 — Okay

*2025-03-19*

App is okay. I seem to have issues keeping my stocks in my watch list they seem to disappear after a week or so and I have to update again. I paid for the year and have canceled after about giving it a month and and now seem to be stuck for the rest of year and no money refund. Disappointed but I should have done monthly and would only be obligated for another month instead of a year with an app I decided I didn’t like . It does an okay job but not as good as I was hoping

### 3/5 — great but i have notes…

*2024-07-25, version 24.0206.3*

i love the app but i wish you hadn’t changed the layout, removing the signals list, i can only see signal details by going three clicks into the ticker. i also can’t seem to get notifications actions anymore :/

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2024-04-19, version 22.0205.1*

This app will not work properly to let you follow any stocks! Screen to add but no way to add??

### 5/5 — the best

*2024-03-05, version 22.0205.1*

great app to help u understand stock and gains

## Frequently asked questions about Candlestick Charting

### What does the Candlestick Charting app do?

This app provides tools for technical analysis to assist traders. It detects over 70 candlestick patterns, integrates with various technical indicators, and supports equities, commodities, and FOREX. The app offers real-time pattern detection and visual sentiment analysis to help identify trend reversals and market signals.

### What are the key features of this trading app?

Key features include the detection of over 70 widely recognizable candlestick patterns for trend reversals, integration with respected technical indicators, a stock screener, and various profitable trading systems. It also offers trending, directional, stop and reverse, momentum, volume, and moving average indicators, along with real-time pattern detection and visual sentiment displays.

### How does the app make money?

The application offers a free version with limitations on portfolios, tracked symbols, screens, and applied technicals. Users can upgrade to a 'basic' version to remove these limitations and gain full access to charting and the candlestick pattern screener, including buy/sell alerts. A 'premium' version unlocks advanced trading systems for a greater trading edge.

### What markets does this app support?

This app supports trading analysis for Equities, Commodities, and FOREX. This broad support allows traders to utilize its candlestick pattern detection and technical analysis tools across a variety of financial markets.

### How can this app help me become a successful trader?

The app aims to help you become a successful trader by providing tools to identify trend reversals quickly and easily. By integrating candlestick patterns with technical indicators, it focuses your attention on high-probability market signals and offers visual displays of sentiment to gain insight into market dynamics, ultimately aiming for a higher rate of return on investments.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 25.0401.1 — 2025-11-13

Notifications now open the application with the specific symbol/system loaded.
Added a ADX overlay to help visualize when market is no longer trending.
Added 1.5 as PF filter.
Many bug fixes.

### 25.0201.1 — 2025-04-14

Added brief summary layout view.

### 24.0206.4 — 2024-07-29

Added Swing High/Low indicator.  
Added Swing Low Reversal System.

### 24.0206.3 — 2024-06-23

Added preference for setting starting capital for backtests and equity curves.

### 24.0206.2 — 2024-06-18

Added Kurtosis indicator

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