Comparison

Longbridge vs SkyVast

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

SkyVast

Features
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The latest mobile application from SkyVast Securities offers fast execution and order placement speeds. Rigorously tested for safety and stability, it features a clean interface and comprehensive functionality, providing users with an unparalleled investment experience. In addition to real-time trading and quotes, the app offers a suite of essential information, including relevant news, charts, and financial data analysis. Key Features: Stock Trading: Provides "Account Overview," "Order Placement," "Order Status," and "Transaction History" with easy operation. My Portfolio: Create a custom watchlist to closely monitor the latest price movements of your favorite stocks. Streaming Quotes: View Hong Kong stock quotes, order book depth, real-time news, charts, and related analytical data. Financial News: A comprehensive financial news channel covering block trades, market trends, brokerage reports, and global economic news, keeping you updated on market changes. Market Information: The latest market data includes: Indices, Top 20 Performing Stocks, AH Shares, and Dividend information.

Screenshots

Longbridge4 screens
SkyVast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SkyVast at none against Longbridge's 34. SkyVast also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Longbridge sells 34 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SkyVast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Longbridge versus SkyVast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLongbridgeSkyVast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (908 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings908 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB74 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLongport Technology HK LimitedTianda Securities Limited

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

SkyVast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

SkyVast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Longbridge free?
Longbridge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkyVast free?
SkyVast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Longbridge or SkyVast have ads?
Longbridge shows ads; SkyVast does not.

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