# MarketSim vs EXCHKR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EXCHKR at none against MarketSim's 2. EXCHKR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). MarketSim's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

EXCHKR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MarketSim has 21K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MarketSim | EXCHKR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marketsim/id1120425128/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exchkr/id6791569445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Third Line LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713032911) | [EXCHKR Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791569447) |

## 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


### EXCHKR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exchkr/id6791569445)

This app streamlines organizational management for chapters and groups. It handles financial tracking, event planning, and member communication, serving as a central hub for community activities and data.

**Highlights:** Financial tracking and budgeting, Dues invoicing and reminders, Event planning and ticket sales, Member communication and announcements, Reimbursement processing, Centralized data and history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MarketSim free?

MarketSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EXCHKR free?

EXCHKR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MarketSim or EXCHKR?

EXCHKR is rated higher. MarketSim averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while EXCHKR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MarketSim or EXCHKR have ads?

MarketSim shows ads; EXCHKR does not.

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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.*