TradeSmith vs Options Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TradeSmith
Stay informed on financial market trends with real-time headlines and technical analysis. Track your favorite investments and uncover hidden risks in your portfolio.
- Financial market headlines
- Technical analysis insights
- Customizable watch lists
- Portfolio risk assessment
- Investment import and analysis
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The TradeSmith app allows you to explore all the latest headlines in the world of finance; from the futures markets to the opening and closing bells, we’ve got you covered. Discover the overall risk of the financial markets. Don’t let market hype lead your investing decisions; our app shows you how the markets are performing based on technical analysis. Create watch lists of your favorite investments — like Apple and Facebook — to see their risk and performance in the markets. Import your own investments and gain insights into the hidden risks in your portfolio.
Options Log
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Options Log is the simplest way for beginner and intermediate options traders to track, analyze, and improve their long options trading. No complicated setup. Just open the app, log your trade, and start building a clear picture of your performance. WHAT YOU CAN TRACK * Calls and Puts - Log any Long Options Contract * Entry and exit price, quantity, and date * Open and closed trade status * Commission fees per contract * Net P&L on every trade YOUR PERFORMANCE AT A GLANCE * Options Log automatically calculates your key stats so you always know where you stand * Total P&L ($ and %) * Win rate * Average gain per trade * Profit factor * Biggest winners and losers * Performance breakdown by symbol * Calls vs. Puts split * ROI SIMPLE BY DESIGN * Options Log is built for traders who want clarity, not complexity. * Manual entry in just seconds keeps you in control of your data * No messy brokerage connections. No subscriptions. No ongoing costs. YOUR DATA IS SAFE * iCloud Sync - your trades automatically sync across all your Apple devices * Export Backup - export your full trade history as a JSON file to Files, iCloud Drive, your device or AirDrop * Restore from Backup - bring your data back on any device at any time ONE-TIME PURCHASE *Pay once. Own it forever. No subsciption required. DISCLAIMER Options Log is a personal journaling tool only. It does not provide financial advice, investment recommendations, or trading signals of any kind. Trading options involves significant risk. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Options Log is developed by Tango Apex LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TradeSmith at Free against Options Log's $1.99. TradeSmith also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Options Log's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases 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
TradeSmith is free to download; Options Log costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TradeSmith ships an update every 6 weeks, Options Log daily. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TradeSmith | Options Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (41 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 314 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tradesmith, LLC | Tango Apex LLC |
In-app purchases
TradeSmith
No in-app purchases
Options Log
No in-app purchases









