Comparison

AI Portfolio vs SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker

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

Head to head
About

AI Portfolio

This app helps users create and rebalance investment portfolios by finding fund combinations that minimize volatility for a chosen average annual return. It utilizes modern portfolio theory to calculate optimal allocations based on user-defined risk tolerance.

Highlights
  • Minimize volatility for desired return
  • Traverse all possible portfolio combinations
  • Calculate optimal portfolio allocations
  • User-defined risk/reward selection
  • Rebalance existing portfolios
  • Utilizes Modern Portfolio Theory
Features
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The goal of this app is to create a portfolio of popular funds which minimizes volatility for a given average annual return selected by the user. ​ The app achieves this goal by traversing the space of all possible portfolios and selecting a combination of funds which minimizes volatility for a given average annualized gain. The concept of combining funds in order to minimize risk and attain maximum return is not new. In fact, it was proposed by Dr. Harry Markowitz in 1952 when he created the modern portfolio theory (MPT) to help investors match their risk tolerance with their reward expectations in order to create their ideal portfolio. ​ However, the amount of computation involved in calculating the optimal portfolio given a level of risk tolerance is non-trivial and until recently it required at least a desktop computer. More importantly, these types of computations are typically done as a service by money managers for a fee that is proportional to the value of the portfolio. The goal of this app is to enable any user to design their own portfolio and re-balance as required. All you need to do is to observe the risk/reward graph presented in the app and select the level of risk/reward that you are suits you. The app then conveniently calculates the optimal portfolio which achieves the goal. This is not a trading app and does not make buy/sell recommendations. As a long-term investor, this app helps users to create an optimal portfolio (in the sense mentioned above) and re-balance their portfolio which consists of popular ETFs. For more detailed description please see this: https://www.maadotaa.com/aiportfolio Disclosure: Nothing in this app should be considered investment advice. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future returns. You should direct all investment related questions that you have to your financial advisor.

About

SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker

Track stocks, ETFs, crypto, and cash in one place across all your Apple devices. Connect to over 40 brokers or import manually. Understand performance with detailed metrics and automated dividend tracking. Stay updated with market news and price alerts.

Highlights
  • Connect to 40+ supported brokers
  • Import transactions via CSV
  • Track stocks, ETFs, crypto, and cash
  • Automated dividend and stock split tracking
  • Multi-currency support
  • Price alerts and market news
  • Syncs across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Features
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Simple Stocks brings your stocks, ETFs, funds, crypto, and cash into one portfolio tracker for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. No account needed; everything stays on your device. Since 2021, Simple Stocks has helped tens of thousands of investors easily track all their assets in one place on all their Apple Devices. Try it now to check all your investments clearly and understand your performance. Whether you are tracking your first investments, building a diversified portfolio, or managing holdings across brokers and currencies, keep a clear view of what you own. Follow your balances at a glance, then explore the income, costs, and market movements behind your returns. CONNECT YOUR HOLDINGS • Connect to more than 40 supported brokers, including Robinhood, Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, Trading212, and Interactive Brokers.
• Import transactions using CSV files or record positions manually.
• Combine linked accounts, imported transactions, and manual entries across your portfolios.
• Export your transaction records to CSV. UNDERSTAND YOUR PERFORMANCE · Review gains and losses to identify which holdings contributed to your results.
· Explore profitability, win rate and volatility metrics.
· Understand how fees, dividend income and exchange rates affect your returns.
· Track and record dividend payments automatically.
· Account for stock splits and other corporate actions automatically. SEE YOUR COMPLETE PORTFOLIO - Monitor several portfolios and your combined net worth.
- Track investments in different currencies and display values in your preferred currency.
- Include cash balances, savings, and interest alongside your investments.
- Access more than 50 exchanges, plus major market indexes and commodities.
- Follow over 2,500 cryptocurrency pairs. FOLLOW MARKET DEVELOPMENTS + Monitor prices throughout the trading day. + Set price alerts and get notified when an asset reaches your target
+ View U.S. stock prices before the market opens and after it closes.
+ Read a concise AI summary explaining the day's portfolio movements.
+ Follow news related to the assets you hold.
+ Build watchlists for investments you want to monitor. BUILT FOR YOUR APPLE DEVICES ► Access your portfolio on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Now with iPhone Duo support.
► Use more than 10 widgets and watch complications for quick updates.
► Review your investments in a dedicated Mac app designed for larger screens.
► Keep your portfolio synchronized through your personal iCloud. KEEP YOUR PORTFOLIO PRIVATE No Simple Stocks account or sign-up is required. Your portfolio is stored on your devices, and calculations run locally. Use your own iCloud to keep everything synchronized. Build a clearer picture of your investments. Download Simple Stocks and understand your portfolio at every stage of your investing journey. ______ SIMPLE STOCKS+ Unlock all functions, including unlimited portfolios, price alerts, and AI news summaries, with Simple Stocks +. Try free for 7 days. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled and can be managed or canceled in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AI Portfolio4 screens
SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker at every 2 weeks against AI Portfolio's every 18 months. SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker also leads on ratings volume (96 vs 2). AI Portfolio's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. AI Portfolio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AI Portfolio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker has 96 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of AI Portfolio's written reviews are positive against 47% of SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AI Portfolio ships an update every 18 months, SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AI Portfolio versus SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAI PortfolioSimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (96 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better47.2% of reviews
Number of ratings296 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaaDoTaaAxel Bennani

Customer experience

AI Portfolio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker

All ratings96 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral13.2%
Negative39.6%

Bugs and requests

AI Portfolio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • iPhone widgets not working
  • Data sync dies
  • Portfolio value shows negative money
  • Month-over-month calculation incorrect
  • App crashes daily
Show 11 more
  • App not opening on any device after crash
  • All entered data missing after update
  • App crashes frequently
  • App crashes every few minutes
  • App won't accept input for certain funds
  • Functionality not live
  • Widgets not working
  • App not opening on iPhone, Mac, or iPad
  • European stock market access removed without subscription
  • Minor European exchanges not trackable
  • Stock price missing in watch list

Requested features

19 requests
  • Add Saudi market (Tasi)
  • Add dividend options
  • Add crypto support (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.)
  • Add mutual fund support
  • Add ETF support
Show 14 more
  • Add Canadian Dollar support
  • Add Canadian exchange support
  • Option to select previous widget version
  • Add graph options
  • Add daily graph tab
  • Add cash on hand tracking
  • Add money market fund tracking
  • Add preferred stock current price tracking
  • Ability to specify share lots when selling
  • One-time payment option instead of subscription
  • Import transactions from CSV
  • Sync with bank accounts
  • Live stock prices in watchlist
  • Table/spreadsheet interface option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AI Portfolio

One-time1
  • Unlock all ETFs$4.99
1 purchases

SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker

Subscriptions1
  • Simple Stocks+ Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is AI Portfolio free?
AI Portfolio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker free?
SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AI Portfolio or SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker?
AI Portfolio is rated higher. AI Portfolio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker averages 4.6 from 96 ratings.
Do AI Portfolio or SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker have ads?
Neither AI Portfolio nor SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AI Portfolio or SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker?
AI Portfolio ships an update every 18 months, and SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, AI Portfolio was updated on November 7, 2026 and SimpleStocks Portfolio Tracker on November 11, 2026.

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