Comparison

Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim vs CandleStick Pattern Signals

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

Head to head
About

Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim

Features
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A+™ Core 1 exam simulator provides 300+ practice questions from latest syllabus of A+™ certification exam 220-1101 offered by CompTIA®. Question types supported are 1. Multiple choice single answer 2. Multiple choice multiple answer 3. exhibit type. 4. Text Drag and Drop. 5. Image Drag and Drop. Complete explanation is provided for each question in Learn mode, and actual exam environment is simulated in Exam mode. Options to save the results and reviewing questions are provided. Disclaimer: Simulationexams.com is not associated with CompTIA® organisation and A+™ is a trademark of CompTIA® duly acknowledged.

About

CandleStick Pattern Signals

This app identifies and displays Japanese candlestick patterns in major US stock market indices. It provides historical data, probabilities, and allows users to set up custom stock watchlists with pattern-based notifications.

Highlights
  • Japanese candlestick pattern identification
  • Real-time market data scanning
  • Historical pattern data and probabilities
  • Custom stock watchlists
  • Pattern-based notifications
  • Chart visualization
Features
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CandleStick Pattern is an application that finds and lists Japanese CandleStick patterns using end-of-day data from the market. It scans and displays daily patterns formed in Nasdaq100, SP500 and Dow30 stocks. You can see the relevant pattern and the patterns for the last two months on the detail screen and on the chart. In the app you can access basic information and probabilities of patterns and compare them with historical statistical results. You can also create a list of favorite stocks and receive notifications based on patterns that occur in these stocks. Terms Of Use: https://www.candlestickpatterns.app/terms/termsofuse.html

Screenshots

Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim4 screens
CandleStick Pattern Signals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CandleStick Pattern Signals at Free against Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim's $12.99. CandleStick Pattern Signals also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On ads 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

CandleStick Pattern Signals is free to download; Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim costs $12.99 up front. CandleStick Pattern Signals sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim ships an update every 7 months, CandleStick Pattern Signals every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim versus CandleStick Pattern Signals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAplus Core 1 Exam SimCandleStick Pattern Signals
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating—2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnand Software and Training Pvt LydEmre Kiyat

In-app purchases

None

Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CandleStick Pattern Signals

Subscriptions2
  • All Access3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • All Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim free?
Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CandleStick Pattern Signals free?
CandleStick Pattern Signals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim or CandleStick Pattern Signals have ads?
Neither Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim nor CandleStick Pattern Signals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim or CandleStick Pattern Signals?
Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim ships an update every 7 months, and CandleStick Pattern Signals every 5 weeks. Most recently, Aplus Core 1 Exam Sim was updated on September 19, 2026 and CandleStick Pattern Signals on October 2, 2026.

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