# Fear & Greed Index - VIX — Market Sentiment & Alerts

> Investment sentiment analysis app for global, KOSPI, and crypto markets. (iPhone/iPad app by MyeongJin Lee.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fear-and-greed-index-vix/id6758426458 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MyeongJin Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723279387)
- Category: Finance, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Bangla, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch and 34 more
- Released: 2026-02-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fear-and-greed-index-vix/id6758426458/reviews.md

## What is Fear & Greed Index?

Fear & Greed Index is an investment sentiment analysis app that lets you monitor the Global, KOSPI, and Crypto Fear & Greed Indices at a glance. Track three distinct fear indices alongside major market indices to understand crowd psychology and make informed investment decisions.

New in v1.8.0: KOSPI Fear & Greed Index for Korean market sentiment, including threshold alerts, widgets, Apple Watch, and Mac support.

[Three Fear & Greed Indices]
- Market Fear & Greed Index: Sentiment indicator for traditional financial markets
- KOSPI Fear & Greed Index: Sentiment indicator for the Korean stock market
- Crypto Fear & Greed Index: Sentiment indicator for cryptocurrency markets
- Compare all three indices side by side to grasp overall market dynamics

[Key Features]
- Real-time Global, KOSPI & Crypto Fear & Greed Index display
- Intuitive market sentiment visualization with gauge chart
- Historical data comparison (Previous close, 1 week, 1 month, 1 year ago)
- Trend analysis with history charts (1M / 3M / 6M / 1Y)
- Real-time major market indices (KOSPI, KOSDAQ, NASDAQ, S&P 500, Dow Jones)
- One-tap toggle between Global, KOSPI, and Crypto indices

[Apple Watch]
- Gauge view for quick fear index check at a glance
- Detail comparison view: previous close, 1 week, 1 month, and 1 year ago data
- Monitor market sentiment from your wrist without your iPhone

[Widgets]
- Home screen widgets: Small / Medium / Large sizes
- Lock screen widgets: separate displays for Global, KOSPI, and Crypto fear indices
- Global/KOSPI/Crypto toggle within widgets

[Push Notifications]
- Instant alerts when Market fear index reaches your threshold
- Instant alerts when KOSPI fear index reaches your threshold
- Instant alerts when Crypto fear index reaches your threshold
- Customizable upper and lower threshold settings

[What is the Fear & Greed Index?]
A market sentiment indicator representing investor psychology on a scale from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed).
- 0-24: Extreme Fear
- 25-44: Fear
- 45-55: Neutral
- 56-75: Greed
- 76-100: Extreme Greed

[45 Languages Supported]
한국어 · English · 日本語 · 中文(简/繁) · Deutsch · Français · Español · Italiano · Português · Русский · العربية · Türkçe · Bahasa Indonesia · Tiếng Việt · ไทย · हिन्दी and more

[Investment Disclaimer]
All information provided in this app is for reference only and does not constitute buy/sell recommendations or investment advice for any specific securities.
- Index data may differ from actual market indicators depending on data provider circumstances.
- All investment decisions must be made based on the investor's own judgment and responsibility.
- This service assumes no legal responsibility for investment results.

[Contact]
Email: dlaudwls1203@gmail.com

[iPadOS]
- 2-column dashboard (Global + KOSPI + Crypto side by side)
- Landscape mode support
- Split View / Stage Manager compatible

[macOS]
- Menu bar app with real-time Fear Index
- 30-day trend chart
- Notification alerts for threshold changes

## Key features

- Real-time Global, KOSPI & Crypto Fear & Greed Indices
- Intuitive market sentiment visualization
- Historical data comparison
- Trend analysis charts
- Real-time major market indices
- Customizable push notifications
- Apple Watch and Mac support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fear-and-greed-index-vix/id6758426458/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 韓国だけでなく

*2026-08-16*

他の国のVIX指数を設定出来ると良いと思います

**Developer response:** 他国のVIX指数についてご提案いただき、ありがとうございます。現在、他国のVIXデータも提供できるよう準備を進めております。正確な算出に向けた実装作業を行っておりますので、今しばらくお待ちいただけますと幸いです。😊

### 1/5 — 毫无用处

*2026-06-25*

加载指数加载30分钟没反应

### 5/5 — 위젯 기능 추가

*2026-06-13*

너무 좋은데, 쉽게 확인할수 있게 위젯 기능도 업데이트 되면 좋을거 같아요

**Developer response:** 안녕하세요! 위젯도 현재 사용은 할 수 있지만, 더 나은 경험을 할 수 있도록 다음 버전에 업데이트하겠습니다! 감사합니다.

### 5/5 — 너무 좋네요!

*2026-06-05*

주식 처음했는데 이 앱 덕분에 수익률 62.3% 찍었습니다ㄷㄷ 앞으로도 번창하십쇼!!!

**Developer response:** 오 축하드립니다!! 곧 국장을 위한 기능도 나오니 많은 관심 부탁 드립니다 🔥🔥

### 1/5 — 无语

*2026-05-13*

下载下来就没走过字……一直都是一个界面。刷新也不动

**Developer response:** 您好，感谢您的反馈！我们在新版本中已修复了该问题。如果问题仍然存在，请将错误截图发送至 dlaudwls1203@gmail.com，我们将立即处理。

问题解决后，如果您能更新您的评分，我们将不胜感激。谢谢！

### 5/5 — 좋네요

*2026-04-28*

편하고 유용해요 ㅋㅎㅋ 잘쓸게요 !! 

코스피/나스닥 공포지수 나뉘어있으면 좀 더 좋을것같아요 ㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎ

**Developer response:** 안녕하세요, 유용하게 쓰고 계시다니 정말 기쁘네요! 지금 보시는 수치는 말씀하신 것처럼 주로 미국 주식 시장(S&P 500)을 기준으로만 하고 있습니다. 코스피 공포지수도 추가하는 쪽으로 개선하여 1.8.x 버전부터 이용할 수 있게 하겠습니다.

### 5/5 — 굿

*2026-04-20*

잘쓰고 있습니다!!

**Developer response:** 앞으로도 만족스럽게 사용하실 수 있도록 계속 발전하는 앱이 되겠습니다. 감사합니다!

### 5/5 — 꼭 필요했는데

*2026-04-19*

없는 줄 알고 직접 만들어야 하나 하다가 찾아보니까 이미 깔끔하게 잘 만들어 놓으셨네요. 정말 잘 쓰겠습니다 감사합니다

**Developer response:** 안녕하세요 개발자입니다. 꼭 필요 했다니까 너무 기분이 좋습니다!
요즘 시장 지수가 꽤 높은데 지수를 15 이하로 알림 맞춰 놓은 다음 주식 창 다 끄고 생활하시면 분명 좋은 기회 있으실 겁니다. 
리뷰 감사합니다 :)

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-04-15*

Please continue the work. It runs fine!

**Developer response:** Hi Sn0ux, thank you so much for the 5-star review! I'm so glad to hear the app is running smoothly for you in Germany lol. I'm planning to make even more improvements moving forward.

Tip: just set the index to 15 or below and try not to check your stocks until then! 😂 Thanks for the comment!

### 5/5 — 잘쓰고있습니다

*2026-03-31*

개발자님 너무자주 업데이트하시는거 아니에요? ㅋㅋ업데이트 코맨트보면 너무웃김 ㅋㅋ 항상 감사합니다🙇

**Developer response:** 소중한 리뷰 감사합니다! 😂 앞으로도 재밌는 업데이트 코멘트 기대해주세요!

## Frequently asked questions about Fear & Greed Index

### What is the Fear & Greed Index app?

Fear & Greed Index is a free finance app that provides real-time sentiment analysis for global, KOSPI, and crypto markets. It helps users understand investor psychology on a scale from Extreme Fear to Extreme Greed.

### Does Fear & Greed Index have ads?

No, the Fear & Greed Index app does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

### What platforms does Fear & Greed Index support?

Fear & Greed Index is available on macOS, Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. It also offers widgets for home and lock screens.

### How often is Fear & Greed Index updated?

The latest version of Fear & Greed Index is 1.8.4, last updated on June 18, 2026. Updates typically include new features and improvements.

### What kind of alerts does Fear & Greed Index offer?

The app provides instant push notifications for when Market, KOSPI, or Crypto fear indices reach user-defined thresholds. These thresholds are customizable.

### What are the supported languages for Fear & Greed Index?

Fear & Greed Index supports 45 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese, among many others.

### Is the Fear & Greed Index app suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app's intuitive visualization and clear explanation of the Fear & Greed Index scale make it accessible for beginners looking to understand market sentiment.

### Does Fear & Greed Index provide investment advice?

No, all information provided by Fear & Greed Index is for reference only and does not constitute buy/sell recommendations or investment advice. Users are responsible for their own investment decisions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.6 — 2026-08-28

Fixed missing translations and display issues, and optimised performance. Off to see the trending Odyssey.

### 1.9.5 — 2026-08-20

Optimised ads, improved the accuracy of historical returns data, and improved stability.

### 1.9.4 — 2026-08-18

Added the Historical Returns by Score slider and Notification History, and improved stability.

### 1.9.3 — 2026-07-17

Added coach marks and improved features. Watch out for panic selling.

### 1.9.2 — 2026-07-13

Improved screen performance and stability.

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