Comparison

MarketSim vs Series Exams Prep

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
Read full description

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 Virtual cash has no monetary value and cannot be withdrawn.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

Series Exams Prep

Features
Read full description

The Series Exam Prep is a comprehensive mobile application designed to assist individuals in their preparation for various financial industry certification exams, commonly referred to as the "Series" exams. Whether you are preparing for the Series 7, Series 6, Series 63, or other Series exams, this app provides a wide range of resources to enhance your exam readiness and increase your chances of success. The Series Exam Prep App is your comprehensive study companion, providing a convenient and effective way to prepare for Series certification exams. With its extensive question bank, mock exams, performance tracking, study material, and expert guidance, the app equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in your financial industry certification journey and succeed in roles such as securities agents, investment advisors, or financial professionals. Disclaimer: Please note that Wisdom Prep is not affiliated with any test-taking agency or exam centers. Our app is developed solely for educational and exam preparation purposes. We provide the latest exam prep materials, updates, and learning tools to help you prepare for your exam.

Screenshots

MarketSim4 screens
Series Exams Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MarketSim at Free against Series Exams Prep's $19.99. Series Exams Prep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

MarketSim is free to download; Series Exams Prep costs $19.99 up front. MarketSim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Series Exams Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MarketSim versus Series Exams Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarketSimSeries Exams Prep
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.6 (21K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings21K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB81 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThird Line LLCLearn-Train Inc

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

Series Exams Prep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MarketSim

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

Series Exams Prep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MarketSim free?
MarketSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Series Exams Prep free?
Series Exams Prep costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MarketSim or Series Exams Prep have ads?
MarketSim shows ads; Series Exams Prep does not.

Other comparisons