Comparison

MarketSim vs alias

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

Head to head
About

MarketSim

Learn about the stock market and test trading strategies with a virtual stock game. Start with $10,000 virtual cash and place unlimited trades using live quotes and historical data. Monitor your portfolio with a beautiful and simple interface.

Highlights
  • Virtual stock market simulation
  • Unlimited trading with $10,000 virtual cash
  • Over 5000 tradeable symbols
  • Live stock quotes and historical data
  • Easy portfolio monitoring
  • Beautiful and simple design
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Real markets. Play money. Start with $10,000 in virtual cash and trade real stocks at real prices. Build a portfolio, try out an idea, and see how it does without risking any real money. TRADING • Buy and sell stocks with virtual cash at real market prices. • Trade by dollar amount or number of shares, including fractional shares. • Orders placed while the market is closed fill at the next open. • See every order you've placed in your order history. RESEARCH • Search for companies by name or ticker. • Browse the day's most active stocks, top gainers, and top losers. • View price charts, company profiles, and key stats. • Add stocks to your watchlist to keep an eye on them. YOUR PORTFOLIO • Follow your portfolio's value over time. • See shares, average cost, and total return for each holding. • See how each position contributes to your portfolio. • Dividends are paid and stock splits are applied automatically. MARKETSIM PREMIUM • Up to 10 portfolios, each with its own cash, holdings, and history. • Pick any starting balance from $1 to $1 billion for new portfolios. • Refresh quotes anytime with no cooldown. • No ads. MarketSim is a simulator for learning and entertainment. All trades, balances, and returns are simulated. Virtual cash has no monetary value and cannot be withdrawn. Nothing in the app is investment advice. Market data may be delayed or inaccurate, and simulated performance does not predict real investment results. Premium is an optional subscription that renews yearly until canceled. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thirdlinellc.com/#privacy-policy

About

alias

This app allows you to sell sneakers, apparel, and accessories on a global resale platform. Connect with millions of shoppers worldwide and easily list items from top brands. Save time with automated processes and price confidently using AI-powered recommendations.

Highlights
  • Sell sneakers, apparel, and accessories
  • Connect with 60M shoppers globally
  • List items from top brands
  • AI-powered pricing recommendations
  • Ship, drop off, or consign items
  • Real-time data and trend insights
Features
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Sell sneakers, apparel and accessories with alias, the global resale platform and official selling app of GOAT and Flight Club. Anonymously connect with 60M shoppers across 170 countries and easily list items from the world’s top brands including Nike, Air Jordan, adidas, Fear of God Essentials, Off-White, Supreme, Chrome Hearts and more. Reach More Buyers One listing instantly connects you with buyers across GOAT and Flight Club. Save Time and Effort No buyer negotiations. No photos for new items. More ways to sell. Simply search or scan your item to create your listing and choose to ship, drop off or consign. Price Confidently Choose a suggested price with Sell Now, Sell Fast or Max Profit, or use our advanced pricing data to set your own. Earn More With alias Get access to real-time data, trend insights and tools to earn more on what you own. Easily manage your inventory and sell smarter with alias. 
 Connect With Us Instagram: @aliasorg Market Report: alias.org/paper Learn More: alias.org/FAQ Availability of features may vary by region.

Screenshots

MarketSim4 screens
alias4 screens

Verdict

The call

MarketSim and alias both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of MarketSim's written reviews are positive against 21% of alias's. alias's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and monetization model 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. MarketSim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. alias asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MarketSim against 4.6 for alias. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of MarketSim's written reviews are positive against 21% of alias's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MarketSim ships an update every 2 months, alias every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MarketSim versus alias: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarketSimalias
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (21K ratings)4.6 (7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better21.4% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better7K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB83 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperThird Line LLC1661, Inc.

Customer experience

MarketSim

All ratings20,685 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews237 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.8%
Negative21.5%

alias

All ratings6,925 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews351 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative76.1%

User reviews

MarketSim

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Real-time stock prices
  • 💡 Great for learning about stocks
  • 🚀 Sleek and intuitive UI

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs with stock prices
  • 🔍 Lack of detailed stock information
  • 🔍 Limited features compared to real trading
  • 💰 Too many ads

alias

From 7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy selling process
  • 💡 Comprehensive market data and price tracking
  • 👍 Convenient linked GOAT account
  • 🚀 Fast payouts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Authentication issues and false claims of replica/damaged items
  • 👎 Poor customer service and lack of communication
  • 💰 High fees and commissions
  • 🤔 Confusing and inconsistent policies
  • 🤯 Lost or mishandled packages

Bugs and requests

MarketSim

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stocks randomly showing $0 value
  • Crashes when trying to buy/sell certain stocks
  • Incorrect stock split handling

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to short stocks
  • Implement stock splits and dividends
  • Include more advanced order types
  • Add portfolio tracking and analytics
  • Expand stock selection to include more options

alias

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect address information and shipping issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved search and inventory management tools
  • More transparency in authentication process
  • Better communication and support channels

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MarketSim

Subscriptions1
  • MarketSim Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

alias

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MarketSim free?
MarketSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is alias free?
alias is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MarketSim or alias?
alias is rated higher. MarketSim averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while alias averages 4.6 from 7K ratings.
Do MarketSim or alias have ads?
MarketSim shows ads; alias does not.
Which is updated more often, MarketSim or alias?
MarketSim ships an update every 2 months, and alias every 2 weeks. Most recently, MarketSim was updated on October 31, 2026 and alias on October 31, 2026.

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