Comparison

Option Explorer vs ask

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

Head to head
About

Option Explorer

This application provides real-time option pricing data for US-based ticker symbols. Monitor key metrics like last price, bid/ask spreads, and volume across various strike prices and expiration dates without needing a brokerage account.

Highlights
  • Option pricing data
  • Track US ticker symbols
  • Monitor last price
  • Bid/ask spreads
  • Volume tracking
  • Multiple strike prices
  • Multiple expiration dates
Features
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Option Explorer puts the power of option pricing at your fingerprints. You can now track option specifics about any us based ticker symbol. The app allows you to monitor last price, bid / ask spreads and volume for multiple strike prices and expiration dates. No brokerage account required. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ask

Features
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Unlock powerful insights with Askari, the all-in-one financial tool designed to help you assess the health of any corporation with ease. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, Askari streamlines your research process by putting the most valuable financial data right at your fingertips. Download Askari and get: Insider Transactions Feed & Notifications: Stay ahead of the game with updates on insider trading activity. Comprehensive Financial Ratios & Rankings: Compare key ratios, performance metrics, and industry-standard valuation models to evaluate a corporation’s financial standing against its peers. AI-Powered Annual Report Summaries: Save time with our smart AI assistant that distills complex annual reports into clear, digestible insights, so you never miss the key takeaways. Askari is the tool every investor needs to make smarter, more efficient investment decisions. Download Askari today and take control of your financial future. Terms of Use: https://askari.ai/terms-of-use Terms of Service: https://askari.ai/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://askari.ai/privacy

Screenshots

Option Explorer4 screens
ask4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ask at none against Option Explorer's shown. ask also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Option Explorer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and ask sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Option Explorer ships an update every 4 months, ask every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Option Explorer versus ask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOption Explorerask
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (156 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings156 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir DoubinaASKARI Limited liability company

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Option Explorer

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-free OE Premium$0.991 Month
2 purchases

ask

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Option Explorer free?
Option Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ask free?
ask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Option Explorer or ask have ads?
Option Explorer shows ads; ask does not.
Which is updated more often, Option Explorer or ask?
Option Explorer ships an update every 4 months, and ask every 4 days. Most recently, Option Explorer was updated on October 7, 2026 and ask on October 10, 2026.

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