Comparison

Trader Sim vs TrenchFlow

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

Head to head
About

Trader Sim

This educational simulator allows students to practice trading stocks, ETFs, and options with real-time market data and charts. Make simulated trades, view orders, positions, and balances on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Simulated trading of Equities, ETFs, Options
  • Real-time Level 1 quotes
  • Market news and charts
  • Option chains and multi-leg orders
  • Simulated orders, positions, and balances
  • Multiple color schemes
Features
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Trader Sim is a simulator app that serves an educational purpose by providing tutorials for the CSU Fullerton's students via a mobile device. Students can view simulated market data and charts in real-time and place simulated trades with a few taps for Stocks, ETF’s, and Options. Stay connected to the markets so you can get access to actionable information and make simulated trading decisions anywhere, anytime. Trader Sim for iPhone: - Simulated Trading of Equities, ETFs, Options on the go - Streaming Level 1 quotes - News and Charts - Option Chains and Multi-leg Orders - Simulated Orders, Positions, and Balances - Multiple Color Schemes We love your feedback and are looking for comments and suggestions on how we can improve Trader Sim Mobile to deliver the best experience

About

TrenchFlow

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TrenchFlow: Refine Your Trading Psychology & Strategy Develop a more disciplined approach to the markets by understanding the psychology behind your decisions. Trenchflow is your personal trading analysis tool, designed to help you learn from your trading history and build a more consistent methodology for the future. Why TrenchFlow? Objective Trade Analysis: Connect your trading history and let Trenchflow's analytics engine identify recurring patterns, potential behavioral biases, and strategic habits. Receive objective, data-driven insights to understand your unique trading style. Interactive Learning Modules: Master the fundamentals of market analysis with a comprehensive library of interactive lessons. Study essential candlestick patterns, from Dojis to Engulfing patterns, to better interpret market sentiment. Personalized Learning Paths: Whether you are just beginning or have years of experience, Trenchflow adapts to your skill level. Focus on the concepts and analytics most relevant to your development as a trader. Practical Application: Reinforce your knowledge in a risk-free environment. Use simulated scenarios and quizzes to build your confidence and practice applying new strategies before taking them to the live markets. Intuitive & User-Friendly: A clean, minimalistic interface makes reviewing your performance and learning complex trading concepts straightforward and effective. TrenchFlow helps you understand the "why" behind your trades. By focusing on data-driven review and continuous education, you can work towards building a robust strategy, managing your decision-making, and cultivating a more disciplined trading mindset.

Screenshots

Trader Sim4 screens
TrenchFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TrenchFlow at every 2 weeks against Trader Sim's every 3 months. Trader Sim's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trader Sim ships an update every 3 months, TrenchFlow every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Trader Sim versus TrenchFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrader SimTrenchFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB28 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperETNA Software CorpIlayo Zaghloul

In-app purchases

None

Trader Sim

No in-app purchases

None

TrenchFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trader Sim free?
Trader Sim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrenchFlow free?
TrenchFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trader Sim or TrenchFlow have ads?
Neither Trader Sim nor TrenchFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trader Sim or TrenchFlow?
Trader Sim ships an update every 3 months, and TrenchFlow every 2 weeks. Most recently, Trader Sim was updated on October 9, 2026 and TrenchFlow on September 20, 2026.

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