# Renko Charts Lite

> Stock charting app displaying Renko charts using Yahoo Finance data. (iPhone/iPad app by IGOR VLASOV.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renko-charts-lite/id563296833 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IGOR VLASOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/423427634)
- Category: Finance, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-10-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renko-charts-lite/id563296833/reviews.md

## What is Renko Charts Lite?

The only Renko charting app on the store! It uses YahooFinance data feed as a source. So if a stock is listed in YahooFinance, you can quickly and easily see its daily, weekly, or monthly Renko chart. 
Renko charts are price charts with rising and falling diagonal lines of boxes that are either filled or hollow. Renko charts are "time independent" charts that do not have constantly spaced time axes. 
The word "Renko" comes from "Renga", the Japanese word for "brick". The filled and hollow squares that make up a Renko chart are often referred to as "bricks." Renko charts were popularized by Steve Nison in his book Beyond Candlesticks. 
Renko charts have a pre-determined "Brick Size" that is used to determine when new bricks are added to the chart. If prices move more than the Brick Size above the top (or below the bottom) of the last brick on the chart, a new brick is added in the next chart column. Hollow bricks are added if prices are rising. Black bricks are added if prices are falling. Only one type of brick can be added per time period. Bricks are always with their corners touching and no more than one brick may occupy each chart column. 
It's important to note that prices may exceed the top (or bottom) of the current brick. Again, new bricks are only added when prices completely "fill" the brick. For example, for a 5-point chart, if prices rise from 98 to 102, the hollow brick that goes from 95 to 100 is added to the chart BUT the hollow brick that goes from 100 to 105 is NOT DRAWN. The Renko chart will give the impression that prices stopped at 100. 
It's also important to remember that Renko charts may not change for several time periods. Prices have to rise or fall "significantly" in order for bricks to be added. 
Green bricks are bullish, Red bricks are bearish - that's the simplest interpretation of Renko charts. Renko charts may be most useful in identifying trends and trend direction. Because they screen out moves that are less than the brick size, trends are much easier to spot and follow. In order to avoid whiplash periods, some people wait until 2 or 3 bricks appear in a new direction before taking a position. 
In the app size of the brick is defined by close price percentage.

## Key features

- Renko charting visualization
- Yahoo Finance data integration
- Daily, weekly, monthly chart options
- Trend identification
- Price brick analysis
- Time-independent charting

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renko-charts-lite/id563296833/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Horrible.  Just horrible and lazily done

*2019-04-21, version 1.2.1*

These aren’t even Renko charts/bars.  The developer of this app didn’t put any effort into this app and thought they would just see if they could make some money.

### 1/5 — Terrible App

*2015-02-16, version 1.0.1*

Opened an advertisement every 5 seconds. Worst app I have ever used!

### 1/5 — Not helpful

*2013-02-28, version 1.0.1*

Renko is a serious trading tool… But this app is not for serious traders. Look elsewhere.

## Frequently asked questions about Renko Charts Lite

### What are Renko charts in Renko Charts Lite?

Renko charts are price charts made of diagonal lines of boxes, called 'bricks.' They filter out smaller price movements to help identify trends and trend direction more easily.

### What data source does Renko Charts Lite use?

Renko Charts Lite uses the Yahoo Finance data feed to provide stock information for its charts. If a stock is available on Yahoo Finance, it can be charted.

### How is the 'Brick Size' determined in Renko Charts Lite?

The brick size in Renko Charts Lite is defined by a close price percentage. A new brick is added only when prices move a predetermined amount above or below the last brick.

### What does the rating of Renko Charts Lite indicate?

Renko Charts Lite has a rating of 1.0 stars from 3 ratings. This suggests a very low user satisfaction based on the available feedback.

### Is Renko Charts Lite available on Android devices?

Based on the supported devices listed, Renko Charts Lite is available for iPhone and iPad, but not for Android devices.

### How often is Renko Charts Lite updated?

The latest version of Renko Charts Lite is 1.2.2, and it was last updated on December 5, 2021. This indicates infrequent updates.

### What is the age rating for Renko Charts Lite?

Renko Charts Lite has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

### Does Renko Charts Lite offer different subscription tiers?

Renko Charts Lite is a free application and does not appear to offer different subscription tiers or in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.2.2 — 2021-12-05

YahooFinance symbols autosuggest module is dead. It replaced with custom one.

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