Comparison

Longbridge vs BOCHK 中銀香港

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

Head to head
About

Longbridge

Trade stocks, options, ETFs, funds, and bonds with commission-free trading for HK and US markets. Access advanced tools like AI analysis, supply chain insights, and real-time community discussions to enhance your investment strategies.

Highlights
  • Lifetime commission-free trading
  • AI Analyst (PortAI)
  • Supply chain industry graph analysis
  • Live trading discussions
  • Grid Trading and US Stock Options
  • HK and US IPO subscriptions
  • Margin financing up to 33x leverage
Features
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[Latest News] • Hong Kong Economic Times: "Excellence in Fintech Securities Firm" at HKET Excellence Awards 2023 • Lifetime Commission-Free: Truly daring to offer "Lifetime Commission-Free" for HK & US stocks. [Special Features] • Overview: We simplify complexities by transforming intricate financial data into visual charts and making professional analytical terms more engaging and accessible. • Supply Chain Details: Unique supply chain industry graph analysis feature for in-depth stock screening and strategy customization. • Live Trading: Engaging with numerous "Longbridger Friends" in real-time discussions about every second's fluctuation in candlestick charts. • Longbridge Community: Learn from experts and exchange investment ideas and strategies within the community. • LongbridgeAI: Industry's first financial GPT, an "AI Analyst"with answers at all times. • Diverse trading tools: Grid Trading, US Stock Options, Leveraged ETFs, etc., empowering accurate navigation through diverse market conditions. [Market Data Service - Automatic Monthly Subscription Renewal] • Service & Price a) SGX L1 Quotes: HKD 103/month b) HKEX L2 Quotes: HKD 158/month c) L2 Quotes - Plus: HKD 338/month d) L1 + National BBO (For Non-Professional User): HKD 46/month e) OPRA Option: HKD 20/month f) Nasdaq Basic (Open API): HKD 558/month g) OPRA US Stock Option (Open API): HKD 22/month h) L2 Quotes (Open API): HKD 269/month i) L2 Quotes - Plus (Open API): HKD 558/month • Payment: Deducted via iTunes account upon user confirmation. • Renewal: iTunes bills 24 hours before expiration, extending the subscription by one period upon successful payment. • Cancellation: To cancel renewal, go to "Settings" on your Apple device -> "iTunes Store & App Store" -> "Apple ID" -> "View Apple ID" -> "Account Settings" -> "Subscriptions", and cancel auto-renewal 24 hours before the billing cycle ends. • Service Agreement: https://support.longbridgehk.com/topics/marketing/subs [Market Data Service - Automatic Monthly Subscription Renewal] • AI Service & Price a) Pro Plan Monthly - Higher limits and the full toolkit - 148 HKD/month b) Premium Plan Monthly - Highest limit, plus third-party integrations - 748 HKD/month • Payment: Deducted via iTunes account upon user confirmation. • Renewal: iTunes bills 24 hours before expiration, extending the subscription by one period upon successful payment. • Cancellation: To cancel renewal, go to "Settings" on your Apple device -> "iTunes Store & App Store" -> "Apple ID" -> "View Apple ID" -> "Account Settings" -> "Subscriptions", and cancel auto-renewal 24 hours before the billing cycle ends. • Service Agreement: https://support.longbridgehk.com/topics/misc/ai-platform-terms-of-service-hk?locale=en [About Us] Longbridge Securities focuses on connecting the "Discovery → Learning → Trading" stages of assets, delivering a secure, reliable, and efficient global investment experience. Longbridge Securities (Hong Kong) Limited (CE No.: BPX066), holds Type 1, 2, 4, and 9 licenses issued by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Driven by technological innovation, it aims to build a seamless global trading network, enabling investors to access global securities markets at minimal costs through a single account. Terms & conditions apply. Please be cautious as all investments carry risks. [Contact Us] • Official Website: https://longbridge.com • Customer Service Hotline: +852 3851 1777 • Customer Service Operating Hours: 9:00-18:00* (GMT+8) * Beyond the above timing, please contact our online customer service; operating hours are as follows: - Mon – Fri (excluding Public Holidays): 24 hours - Sat & Sun (including Public Holidays): 9:00-18:00 (GMT+8) • Customer Service Email: service@longbridge.hk • Official WhatsApp: +852 5223 6373 • Company address: Suites 1801-1804 & 1815-1816, 18/F, One International Finance Centre, 1 Harbour View Street, Central, Kong Kong

About

BOCHK 中銀香港

Manage all your financial needs in one place. Open accounts, transfer money, pay bills, invest, and manage loans and insurance. Enjoy convenient banking with online customer service and green financial options.

Highlights
  • Account opening without branch visit
  • Instant money transfers via FPS
  • Bill payment for over 850 merchants
  • Multi-currency time deposit plans
  • Stock, fund, and forex trading
  • Credit card management and privileges
  • Insurance purchase and policy checks
  • Personal loan applications
  • Cross-border remittances and wealth management
  • 24/7 online customer service
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BOCHK Mobile Banking Live Easy, Control Smartly Bank Account Opening, Wealth Management, Investment and Spending All in One App 【One-stop to Take Care of All Your Financial Needs】 .Account opening: With just a HKID card and address, you can open an account without visiting a branch. Account opening can be completed in a few minutes. .Money transfer: Funds can be transferred via FPS instantly. .Bill payment: Pay bills for over 850 merchants, with the flexibility to choose between paying with your account or credit card. You can also set reminders, schedule regular payments, and authorize direct payments, making bill management more convenient. .Time deposit: Flexibly choose from a variety of multi-currency time deposit plans to help you save and grow your money for the future. .Investment: Trade Hong Kong stocks, China A shares, US stocks, funds, foreign exchange, bonds, and apply for IPOs in one app. A series of investment tools, such as Stock and FX widgets, PickAStock, PlanAhead and Smart Invest help you invest more strategically. .Credit card: Check your credit card points and enjoy privileges on dining, shopping, and entertainment. You can also check your card balance and choose to pay in installments. .Insurance: Easily purchase travel, savings, life protection, critical illness, and home insurance, and check your policy information at any time. .Personal loan: "BOC Express Cash" allows for easy application and low-interest loans. You can choose the repayment period according to your preference. .Cross-border: With "BOC Remittance Plus," cross-border remittances are free and fast. "BOC Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect" meets your cross-border wealth management needs. .Online customer service: 7x24 online customer service to answer your personal banking inquiries. 【Go Green with Green Financial Services】 .BeLeaf: Provide you with green financial tips monthly, adding more fun and green inspiration to your life. .e-Statements: e-Statements/e-Advice will be retained between 12 months and up to 7 years, with no need to store or organize a large number of paper documents. .Mobile Token: Use mobile token and biometric authentication instead of physical “securities device” for authentication, making it environmentally friendly and secure. 【Contact Us】 Website:www.bochk.com Instagram Official Account:bankofchinahongkong Address:Bank of China Tower, 1 Garden Road, Hong Kong Reminder: To borrow or not to borrow? Borrow only if you can repay! Investment/foreign exchange involves risk. The above products and services are subject to the relevant terms. For details, please contact the staff of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (“the Bank”). BOCHK is the appointed insurance agency of BOC Life for distribution of life insurance products. The life insurance product is a product of BOC Life but not BOCHK. In respect of an eligible dispute (as defined in the Terms of Reference for the Financial Dispute Resolution Centre in relation to the Financial Dispute Resolution Scheme) arising between BOCHK and the customer out of the selling process or processing of the related transaction, BOCHK is required to enter into a Financial Dispute Resolution Scheme process with the customer; however any dispute over the contractual terms of the insurance product should be resolved between directly the insurance company and the customer. For interest, fees and charges, please refer to Key Facts Statement and Conditions for Services available at our website and our app for details of “BOC Express Cash”. The App, any related materials and other products and services provided through the App are not intended for download, use or access by any person in any jurisdiction where such download or use would be contrary to any applicable law or regulation of that jurisdiction or where we're not licensed or authorized to provide the App or any related materials, or in any jurisdiction that is subject to any sanction regime.

Screenshots

Longbridge4 screens
BOCHK 中銀香港4 screens

Verdict

The call

Longbridge and BOCHK 中銀香港 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Longbridge's written reviews are positive against 36% of BOCHK 中銀香港's. BOCHK 中銀香港's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 34) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Longbridge sells 34 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BOCHK 中銀香港 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Longbridge against 4.8 for BOCHK 中銀香港. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BOCHK 中銀香港 has 6.9K ratings behind it against 908, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Longbridge's written reviews are positive against 36% of BOCHK 中銀香港's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Longbridge ships an update fortnightly, BOCHK 中銀香港 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Longbridge versus BOCHK 中銀香港: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLongbridgeBOCHK 中銀香港
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (908 ratings)4.8 (6.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings9086.9K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB200 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLongport Technology HK LimitedBank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Customer experience

Longbridge

All ratings908 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews551 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.5%
Negative4.7%

BOCHK 中銀香港

All ratings6,868 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative59.6%

User reviews

Longbridge

From 908 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 💰 Lifetime free commissions
  • 🤖 Useful AI tools
  • 📊 Detailed financial data and analytics

Room to improve

  • 💸 High options trading fees
  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes
  • 🔍 Limited stock research and news coverage
  • 🔌 High battery consumption

BOCHK 中銀香港

From 6.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient and fast
  • 🚀 Smooth user experience
  • 📱 Supports Face ID login

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues
  • 🐛 Scanning ID card problems
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • ⏱️ Slow performance
  • 🔄 Constant updates

Bugs and requests

Longbridge

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent stock price updates
  • Delayed order execution
  • Unreliable market data feeds

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for multi-leg options strategies
  • Expanded stock screener and analysis tools
  • Improved push notification system
  • Vertical portfolio view

BOCHK 中銀香港

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to login consistently
  • ID card scanning not working properly
  • App crashing on launch

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add auto-focus for ID card scanning
  • Improve location detection for account opening
  • Provide better customer support

In-app purchases

34 purchases

Longbridge

Subscriptions11
  • OPRA (Open API)-Month subs$2.991 Month
  • OPRA Option-Month subs$2.991 Month
  • National BBO-Month subs$5.991 Month
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  • Pro Plan Monthly$19.991 Month
  • HKEX L2 Quotes-Month subs$19.991 Month
  • US Order Book-Month subs$19.991 Month
  • Nasdaq TotalView$19.991 Month
  • LV2 (Open API)-Month subs$34.991 Month
  • LV2 Plus-Month subs$39.991 Month
  • LV2 Plus (Open API)-Month subs$69.991 Month
  • LV1 Real-time-Month subs$69.991 Month
One-time23
  • Purchase 42 Belly$0.99
  • OPRA Option-Month$2.99
  • Purchase 210 Belly$4.99
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  • OPRA (Open API)-Month$4.99
  • National BBO-Month$5.99
  • OPRA (Open API)-Quarter$9.99
  • Purchase 686 Belly$14.99
  • Nasdaq TotalView-Month$24.99
  • Purchase 1386 Belly$29.99
  • OPRA Option-Year$29.99
  • OPRA (Open API)-Year$34.99
  • LV2 (Open API)-Month$39.99
  • Purchase 2086 Belly$46.99
  • LV2 Plus-Month$49.99
  • National BBO-Year$59.99
  • Purchase 3626 Belly$79.99
  • LV2 (Open API)-Quarter$79.99
  • Nasdaq TotalView-Quarter$79.99
  • LV2 Plus (Open API)-Month$99.99
  • LV2 Plus-Quarter$149.99
  • LV2 Plus (Open API)-Quarter$199.99
  • Nasdaq TotalView-Year$299.99
  • LV2 Plus (Open API)-Year$699.99
None

BOCHK 中銀香港

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Longbridge free?
Longbridge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BOCHK 中銀香港 free?
BOCHK 中銀香港 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Longbridge or BOCHK 中銀香港?
BOCHK 中銀香港 is rated higher. Longbridge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 908 ratings, while BOCHK 中銀香港 averages 4.8 from 6.9K ratings.
Do Longbridge or BOCHK 中銀香港 have ads?
Longbridge shows ads; BOCHK 中銀香港 does not.
Which is updated more often, Longbridge or BOCHK 中銀香港?
Longbridge ships an update fortnightly, and BOCHK 中銀香港 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Longbridge was updated on September 22, 2026 and BOCHK 中銀香港 on September 25, 2026.

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