# BlackBoxStocksMobile vs Savvy Trader

The clearest difference is rating: Savvy Trader at 4.8 against BlackBoxStocksMobile's 4.3. Savvy Trader also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 68%) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). BlackBoxStocksMobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Savvy Trader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. BlackBoxStocksMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Savvy Trader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Savvy Trader has 650 ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of BlackBoxStocksMobile's written reviews are positive against 89% of Savvy Trader's.

BlackBoxStocksMobile ships an update fortnightly, Savvy Trader weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackBoxStocksMobile | Savvy Trader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackboxstocksmobile/id1529902887/reviews) | **[4.8 (650 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-trader/id1622320272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **650** |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#177** |
| Size | 90 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BlackBoxStocks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529638766) | [Savvy Trader, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622320274) |

## What reviewers say

### BlackBoxStocksMobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackboxstocksmobile/id1529902887)

This app analyzes stock and options markets in real-time, scanning thousands of stocks and millions of contracts. It provides alerts, dark pool data, news, and educational resources, along with live trading rooms led by experienced traders.

**Highlights:** Real-time market scanning, Options flow analysis, Stock and options alerts, Dark pool scanner, News integration, Educational program, Live trade rooms

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Savvy Trader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-trader/id1622320272)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Track stocks and crypto investments in one place. Create and share virtual portfolios, subscribe to others, and receive trade notifications. Use it as a stock market simulator for paper trading.

**Highlights:** Track stock and crypto investments, Create and share virtual portfolios, Subscribe to other user portfolios, Real-time stock quotes, Stock market simulator/paper trading, AI-powered investing questions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Couch_Investor - Couch Investi | $49.99 | per month |
| samsolid - Hidden Edge Small C | $49.99 | per month |
| Family Portfolio | $49.99 | per month |
| Shay's Growth Portfolio | $49.99 | per month |
| 3000UP - Humanoid | $49.99 | per month |
| ToddGordon - Active Opps | $49.99 | per month |
| gadelhaofficial - 4th Industri | $49.99 | per month |
| Family Portfolio | $299.00 | per year |
| Shay's Growth Portfolio | $299.00 | per year |
| 3000UP - Humanoid | $299.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Transparent and fair pricing model
- 💡 Ability to track and follow expert traders' portfolios
- 📊 Easy portfolio creation and sharing features
- 🎓 Educational insights and trading guidance
- 🚀 Real-time trade notifications and alerts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't save portfolio data reliably
- 🐛 Notifications frequently fail to work (push, email, SMS)
- 🐛 New alerts don't display while app is open
- ❌ No mutual funds support (stocks and ETFs only)
- 💳 Difficult cancellation process for recurring charges

**Reported bugs**

- Portfolio data not persisting after app closure
- Push, email, and SMS notifications not working
- Alerts not showing for open positions while app is running
- Difficult to cancel recurring subscription charges

**Requested features**

- Add mutual funds support to portfolio tracking
- Implement direct subscription fee charging for content creators
- Fix real-time alert display while app is active
- Improve notification system reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlackBoxStocksMobile free?

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

### Is Savvy Trader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BlackBoxStocksMobile or Savvy Trader?

Savvy Trader is rated higher. BlackBoxStocksMobile averages 4.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Savvy Trader averages 4.8 from 650 ratings.

### Do BlackBoxStocksMobile or Savvy Trader have ads?

Neither BlackBoxStocksMobile nor Savvy Trader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlackBoxStocksMobile or Savvy Trader?

BlackBoxStocksMobile ships an update fortnightly, and Savvy Trader weekly. Most recently, BlackBoxStocksMobile was updated on November 3, 2026 and Savvy Trader on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*