Comparison

Lime Trader vs Tradier

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

Head to head
About

Lime Trader

Trade U.S. stocks, ETFs, and equity options on the go. Track watchlists, monitor portfolio performance, and access real-time quotes and charts with various indicators. Includes an economic calendar and customizable alerts.

Highlights
  • Trade U.S. stocks, ETFs, and options
  • Real-time streaming quotes and charts
  • Customizable watchlists and alerts
  • Portfolio performance tracking
  • Economic releases calendar
  • Low-cost commissions
Features
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Lime Trading gives traders access to trade U.S. stocks, ETFs, and equity options. You can trade, track your watchlists and your portfolio’s performance orders on-the-go. Lime Trading includes the following benefits: — Real-time streaming quotes and charts with many indicators — Watchlists and customized alerts synced with Lime Trader web trading platform — Economic releases calendar — Trading of U.S. equities and options — $0 and low-cost commissions. Other fees may apply. See lime.co/pricing to learn more We are committed to providing you with the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. If for any reason you have questions or comments, we are delighted to hear from you. Call our toll-free number, 1-855-274-4934, or send us email at mobile@lime.co

About

Tradier

Trade stocks, ETFs, and options with commission-free equity trades and zero-cost option contracts. Manage multiple accounts, execute advanced options strategies, and access real-time market data. Choose between a monthly subscription for commission-free trading or a pay-per-trade Lite plan.

Highlights
  • Commission-free equity trades
  • Zero-cost option contracts
  • Trade stocks, ETFs, and options
  • Advanced options strategies
  • Real-time market data
  • Multi-account management
  • Watchlist creation and management
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Invest in stocks, ETFs, and options with Tradier Commission Free. STOCK AND OPTIONS TRADING FEATURES: - Trade from multiple accounts on the same platform - Invest in stocks, ETFs, equity options, and index options with a single click - Trade advanced strategies such as multileg options, combo, stock shorting, covered call & put - Real-time stocks and options data - Create and manage your watchlists PRICING THAT MEETS YOUR STRATEGY: Tradier Subscription - $10/month - Commission Free equity trades - $0 per option contracts - OR - Lite plan with no subscription - $.35 equity trades - $.35 per option contract with no ticket charge Single Listed Index Options are subject to a $0.35/contract fee in addition to any pass-through exchange fees. Tradier Brokerage passes along all exchange, clearing, and regulatory fees. DISCLOSURES: Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options: https://www.theocc.com/components/docs/riskstoc.pdf before trading in options. Risk of loss in trading can be substantial and you should carefully consider the risks associated with trading options and using leverage as it relates to your investment objectives, time horizon and expenses. Securities products are offered through Tradier Brokerage Inc. Member FINRA (www.finra.org) / SIPC (www.sipc.org)- Not FDIC Insured - No Bank Guarantee - May Lose Value. Commodity interest products, including futures and forex are offered by Tradier Futures (DBA of Lazzara Consulting Inc). Member NFA (https://www.nfa.futures.org/) / CFTC (https://www.cftc.gov/) Tradier Futures does not maintain a research department as defined in CFTC Rule 1.71. Tradier Futures Risk Disclosure: https://tradier.com/legal/tradier-futures-risk-disclosure Tradier and its subsidiaries are not affiliated with and do not endorse any third-party platforms, methodologies, newsletters or similar services which are not solely produced by Tradier. Systems response and account access times may vary due to a variety of factors, including trading volumes, market conditions and system performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Use of these systems is at your own risk. Please visit https://tradier.com/legal for a full list of policies and disclosures. * Tradier Brokerage Inc. charges for exchange, clearing and regulatory fees. Other fees and applicable minimums may apply, see the Tradier Brokerage fee schedule, https://tradier.com/individuals/pricing, for more details. Promotions are subject to change at any time. Tradier Brokerage, Inc. does not guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or suitability. Accounts are carried and cleared with Apex Clearing Inc. For all brokerage related questions, please contact Tradier Brokerage by Phone: 980.272.3880 or Email: service@tradierbrokerage.com Tradier Brokerage Terms (https://tradier.com/legal) Privacy Policy (https://support.tradier.com/).

Screenshots

Lime Trader4 screens
Tradier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tradier at 4.5 against Lime Trader's 3.4. Tradier also leads on ratings volume (645 vs 13) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Lime Trader's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 15%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tradier holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tradier has 645 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Lime Trader's written reviews are positive against 15% of Tradier's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lime Trader ships an update every 2 months, Tradier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Lime Trader versus Tradier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLime TraderTradier
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (13 ratings)4.5 (645 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better15.3% of reviews
Number of ratings13645 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLime Trading CorpTradier Inc.

Customer experience

Lime Trader

All ratings13 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%

Tradier

All ratings632 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive15.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative83.1%

Bugs and requests

Lime Trader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tradier

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

Lime Trader

No in-app purchases

None

Tradier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lime Trader free?
Lime Trader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tradier free?
Tradier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lime Trader or Tradier?
Tradier is rated higher. Lime Trader averages 3.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Tradier averages 4.5 from 645 ratings.
Do Lime Trader or Tradier have ads?
Neither Lime Trader nor Tradier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lime Trader or Tradier?
Lime Trader ships an update every 2 months, and Tradier every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lime Trader was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tradier on October 30, 2026.

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