# MarketSim vs alias

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.

Both are free to download. MarketSim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. alias asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | MarketSim | alias |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marketsim/id1120425128/reviews) | **[4.6 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alias-sell-sneakers-plus-clothes/id1467090341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 7K |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Third Line LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713032911) | [1661, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492155025) |

## What reviewers say

### MarketSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marketsim/id1120425128)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MarketSim Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alias-sell-sneakers-plus-clothes/id1467090341)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect address information and shipping issues

**Requested features**

- Improved search and inventory management tools
- More transparency in authentication process
- Better communication and support channels


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*