# BlackBoxStocksMobile vs Candlytics

The clearest difference is rating: Candlytics at 5.0 against BlackBoxStocksMobile's 4.3. Candlytics also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). BlackBoxStocksMobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candlytics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. BlackBoxStocksMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Candlytics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlackBoxStocksMobile has 87 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BlackBoxStocksMobile ships an update fortnightly, Candlytics every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackBoxStocksMobile | Candlytics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackboxstocksmobile/id1529902887/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candlytics/id6783470846/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | +4 |
| Developer | [BlackBoxStocks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529638766) | [LogicLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825271913) |

## 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


### Candlytics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candlytics/id6783470846)

Instantly understand trading charts with AI analysis. Upload any chart to get insights on trends, patterns, support/resistance levels, and market sentiment. It's designed to help you learn technical analysis and build chart-reading skills.

**Highlights:** AI chart analysis, Pattern detection, Support and resistance identification, AI market news summaries, TradingMentor chat, Works with any trading platform chart

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 6 Months | $59.99 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlackBoxStocksMobile free?

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

### Is Candlytics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BlackBoxStocksMobile or Candlytics?

Candlytics is rated higher. BlackBoxStocksMobile averages 4.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Candlytics averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BlackBoxStocksMobile or Candlytics have ads?

Candlytics shows ads; BlackBoxStocksMobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, BlackBoxStocksMobile or Candlytics?

BlackBoxStocksMobile ships an update fortnightly, and Candlytics every 3 days. Most recently, BlackBoxStocksMobile was updated on November 3, 2026 and Candlytics on November 3, 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.*
