Comparison

OTC Direct vs Sahmk

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

Head to head

About

OTC Direct

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OTC Direct is a cutting-edge digital OTC marketplace. It facilitates peer-to-peer (P2P) trading in environmental credits and biofuels. The OTC Direct app is for use ONLY by participants with an existing user account for the OTC Direct trading platform.

About

Sahmk

Features

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Sahmk - Your Smart Companion for the Saudi Stock Market Sahmk provides you with the best tools and data to follow the Saudi market and make smart investment decisions. Key Features: • Real-time Saudi stock prices • AI-powered analysis from the Sahmk smart bot • Daily market news and economic reports • Returns and fair value calculators • Sharia compliance screening for stocks • Virtual portfolio to track your investments • Instant notifications for important stock movements • Voice conversation support with the AI bot Subscription Plans: • Basic Package: Daily access to stock prices and limited AI chat conversations • Advanced Package: Unlimited conversations, advanced analytics, and instant WhatsApp notifications Subscriptions auto-renew and can be cancelled anytime from your App Store account settings. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://sahmk.sa/privacypolicy

Screenshots

OTC Direct3 screens

Sahmk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OTC Direct at none against Sahmk's 4. OTC Direct also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). Sahmk's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). On price, ads 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. Sahmk sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. OTC Direct asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OTC Direct ships an update every 12 months, Sahmk fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

OTC Direct versus Sahmk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	OTC Direct	Sahmk
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 12 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	8.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	67 MB	40 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Falcon Markets Limited	SAHMAK ESTABLISHMENT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In-app purchases

None

OTC Direct

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sahmk

Subscriptions4

الباقة الأساسية (شهري)$6.991 Month
باقة بريميوم (مباشر) (شهري)$14.991 Month
الباقة الأساسية (سنوي)$69.991 Year

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باقة بريميوم (مباشر) (سنوي)$149.991 Year

Questions

Is OTC Direct free?

OTC Direct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Sahmk free?

Sahmk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do OTC Direct or Sahmk have ads?

Neither OTC Direct nor Sahmk shows ads.

Which is updated more often, OTC Direct or Sahmk?

OTC Direct ships an update every 12 months, and Sahmk fortnightly. Most recently, OTC Direct was updated on October 11, 2026 and Sahmk on October 24, 2026.