Comparison

Option Explorer vs Options Tracker

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

Options Tracker

This app helps options traders enforce discipline and maximize their edge by providing pre-trade checklists and real-time P&L tracking. It offers expiration monitoring, advanced data analytics, and seamless trade management for various strategies. The native design is fast, fluid, and supports accessibility features.

Highlights
  • Pre-trade checklists for discipline
  • Live Options P&L & Greeks Tracking
  • Expiration monitoring and notifications
  • Advanced data analytics for strategy performance
  • Trade management for complex strategies
  • Native iOS design with Dark Mode
Features
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The ultimate options journal for iOS. OptionTracker is a data-driven trading journal designed to eliminate impulsive trades and maximize your edge. Enforce Discipline Pre-trade checklists ensure every entry meets your criteria before you risk capital. No more impulsive trades that drain your account. Live Options P&L & Greeks Tracking Bring your own API key for real-time data integration. Expiration Monitoring & Notifications Get precise alerts as contracts approach maturity so you can roll positions, lock in gains, or prepare for assignment. Never miss a critical decision window. Advanced Data Analytics Visualize win rates, total premium, fees, and P&L across different tickers. See which strategies perform best and which ones are dragging you down. Trade Management Whether you’re running the Wheel, scaling single-leg positions, or managing complex spreads, straddles, and strangles, the app handles the math so you can focus on the market. Native Design A fast, fluid UI that supports Dark Mode and Dynamic Type. Privacy Your data is handled securely and is never shared with anyone. Accessibility Modular design that scales to your preferences – dark mode, scalable text size, and more. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://optiontracker.github.io/optiontracker/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Option Explorer4 screens
Options Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Options Tracker at none against Option Explorer's shown. Options Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Option Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (160 vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Options Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Options Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Option Explorer has 160 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Option Explorer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Options Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Option Explorer ships an update every 4 months, Options Tracker every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Option Explorer versus Options Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOption ExplorerOptions Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (160 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings160 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir DoubinaElie Zaccour

Customer experience

Option Explorer

All ratings140 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

Options Tracker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Option Explorer

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

Options Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium+ Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Premium+ Yearly$149.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$159.99

Questions

Is Option Explorer free?
Option Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Options Tracker free?
Options Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Option Explorer or Options Tracker?
Options Tracker is rated higher. Option Explorer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while Options Tracker averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Option Explorer or Options Tracker have ads?
Option Explorer shows ads; Options Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Option Explorer or Options Tracker?
Option Explorer ships an update every 4 months, and Options Tracker every 8 days. Most recently, Option Explorer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Options Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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