Comparison

MarketSim vs Sophra App

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 Virtual cash has no monetary value and cannot be withdrawn.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

Sophra App

Features
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Sophra Take control of your money. Build better habits. Reach your financial goals. Sophra is your personal budgeting companion designed to help you understand where your money goes, stay disciplined with your spending, and build lasting financial confidence. Whether you're saving for something important, paying off debt, or simply trying to develop healthier financial habits, Sophra makes managing your money simple and intuitive. Features Track Your Spending Log expenses and income with ease, organize your transactions, and always know where your money is going. Set Financial Goals Create personalized savings goals, monitor your progress, and stay motivated as you work toward what matters most. Build Better Habits Sophra encourages smarter financial decisions by helping you develop consistency and self-discipline over time. Learn About Money Access practical financial tips and educational content to improve your budgeting skills and financial knowledge. Personalized Experience Customize your preferred language, currency, and profile to make Sophra feel like your own. Secure & Private Your financial information stays private and protected. Sophra is built with security and simplicity in mind. Perfect For • Students learning to manage money • Young professionals building financial independence • Families creating better budgets • Anyone looking to save more and spend smarter Whether you're budgeting for your monthly expenses, saving for your next vacation, or building better financial habits for the future, Sophra is here to help every step of the way. Download Sophra today and start building a stronger financial future.

Screenshots

MarketSim4 screens
Sophra App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sophra App at none against MarketSim's 2. Sophra App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price and 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

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MarketSim versus Sophra App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarketSimSophra App
PriceFreeFree
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 iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThird Line LLCMaksim Tarasov

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

Sophra App

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

Sophra App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MarketSim free?
MarketSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sophra App free?
Sophra App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MarketSim or Sophra App have ads?
MarketSim shows ads; Sophra App does not.

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