OptionStrat vs Tradier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OptionStrat
Visualize and analyze options trades with a profit calculator and strategy builder. Discover institutional trades with real-time unusual options flow. Optimize strategies for maximum returns or profit chance.
- Options profit calculator
- Strategy visualizer
- Strategy optimizer
- Unusual options flow tracker
- Complex strategy detection
- In-app tutorials
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OPTIONS PROFIT CALCULATOR: Find and edit option strategies in real-time with our options profit calculator to gain a visual understanding of your trades. OptionStrat's strategy visualizer is used to find the potential profit and loss at various prices, as well as show how your trade is affected by implied volatility, time decay, and other factors. The strategy visualizer makes it easy to scroll through various strikes and expirations to build an options strategy. Nearly any strategy can be created, including strategies with underlying stocks like covered calls, or multiple expirations such as double diagonals. Over 50 strategy templates are available to choose from, each with a handy setup chart and description. STRATEGY OPTIMIZER: Automatically calculate the best strategies given a target price and expiration date. The options optimizer will search through thousands of potential trades to find which strategies maximize returns or chance of profit (or somewhere in between). UNUSUAL OPTIONS FLOW: OptionStrat Flow scans the market to uncover large and unusual trades as they happen, giving you insight into trades by institutions and other smart money. Not only do we show large call or put purchases, but we detect if the transaction showed urgency or aggression from the buyer or seller to show you both sides of the market. We are the first to provide unusual options activity for complex strategy types. OptionStrat Flow detects spreads, condors, and other advanced strategies and categorizes them as bearish, bullish, neutral, or directional. Use the in-app tutorials to learn more about each tool in the OptionStrat toolkit! DISCLAIMER: Options involve a high degree of risk and are not suitable for all investors. OptionStrat is not a registered investment advisor. The calculations, information, and opinions in this app are for educational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Calculations are estimates and do not account for all market conditions and events. TERMS OF USE: https://optionstrat.com/terms
Tradier
Trade stocks, ETFs, and options with commission-free equity trades and zero-cost option contracts. Manage multiple accounts, execute advanced options strategies, and access real-time market data. Choose between a monthly subscription for commission-free trading or a pay-per-trade Lite plan.
- Commission-free equity trades
- Zero-cost option contracts
- Trade stocks, ETFs, and options
- Advanced options strategies
- Real-time market data
- Multi-account management
- Watchlist creation and management
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Invest in stocks, ETFs, and options with Tradier Commission Free. STOCK AND OPTIONS TRADING FEATURES: - Trade from multiple accounts on the same platform - Invest in stocks, ETFs, equity options, and index options with a single click - Trade advanced strategies such as multileg options, combo, stock shorting, covered call & put - Real-time stocks and options data - Create and manage your watchlists PRICING THAT MEETS YOUR STRATEGY: Tradier Subscription - $10/month - Commission Free equity trades - $0 per option contracts - OR - Lite plan with no subscription - $.35 equity trades - $.35 per option contract with no ticket charge Single Listed Index Options are subject to a $0.35/contract fee in addition to any pass-through exchange fees. Tradier Brokerage passes along all exchange, clearing, and regulatory fees. DISCLOSURES: Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options: https://www.theocc.com/components/docs/riskstoc.pdf before trading in options. Risk of loss in trading can be substantial and you should carefully consider the risks associated with trading options and using leverage as it relates to your investment objectives, time horizon and expenses. Securities products are offered through Tradier Brokerage Inc. Member FINRA (www.finra.org) / SIPC (www.sipc.org)- Not FDIC Insured - No Bank Guarantee - May Lose Value. Commodity interest products, including futures and forex are offered by Tradier Futures (DBA of Lazzara Consulting Inc). Member NFA (https://www.nfa.futures.org/) / CFTC (https://www.cftc.gov/) Tradier Futures does not maintain a research department as defined in CFTC Rule 1.71. Tradier Futures Risk Disclosure: https://tradier.com/legal/tradier-futures-risk-disclosure Tradier and its subsidiaries are not affiliated with and do not endorse any third-party platforms, methodologies, newsletters or similar services which are not solely produced by Tradier. Systems response and account access times may vary due to a variety of factors, including trading volumes, market conditions and system performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Use of these systems is at your own risk. Please visit https://tradier.com/legal for a full list of policies and disclosures. * Tradier Brokerage Inc. charges for exchange, clearing and regulatory fees. Other fees and applicable minimums may apply, see the Tradier Brokerage fee schedule, https://tradier.com/individuals/pricing, for more details. Promotions are subject to change at any time. Tradier Brokerage, Inc. does not guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or suitability. Accounts are carried and cleared with Apex Clearing Inc. For all brokerage related questions, please contact Tradier Brokerage by Phone: 980.272.3880 or Email: service@tradierbrokerage.com Tradier Brokerage Terms (https://tradier.com/legal) Privacy Policy (https://support.tradier.com/).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: OptionStrat at 80% against Tradier's 15%. OptionStrat also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Tradier's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. OptionStrat sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Tradier asks for nothing beyond the download.
OptionStrat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 656 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of OptionStrat's written reviews are positive against 15% of Tradier's.
OptionStrat ships an update every 10 days, Tradier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OptionStrat | Tradier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better | 4.5 (656 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews — better | 15.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 656 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #133 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OptionStrat LLC | Tradier Inc. |
Customer experience
OptionStrat
Tradier
User reviews
OptionStrat
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Visual Masterpiece
- 🚀 Easily Navigable
- 🚀 Comprehensive Options Lifecycle
- 👍 Intuitive and User-Friendly
- 👍 Great for Beginners and Experts
Room to improve
- 💰 Subscription-Based Pricing
- 🐛 Buggy and Unresponsive
- 🐛 Login and Account Issues
- 🐛 Restricted Functionality on Certain Devices
- 🐛 Calculation Errors
Tradier
From 656 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great firm
- 🚀 Efficient and Clean Trading
Room to improve
- 💰 Garbage Fees Galore
- 💰 Trash
- 💰 They close ur account
- 💰 Overpriced, janky app
- 💰 DO NOT USE THIS APP
Bugs and requests
OptionStrat
Reported bugs
4 issues- Freezing and Crashing Issues
- Incorrect Data Calculations
- Disappearing UI Elements
- Incompatibility with Certain Device Configurations
Requested features
6 requests- Allow Modifying Saved Trades
- Provide Real-Time Options Quotes
- Implement International Stock Support
- Increase Maximum Number of Open Windows
- Add Time Stamps to Active Ticker List
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- Implement Spanish Translation
Tradier
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
In-app purchases
OptionStrat
- Live Option Tools7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Tools Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- Live Option Tools7 Days trial$39.991 Month
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- Live Options Flow7 Days trial$59.991 Month
- Live Options Flow7 Days trial$89.991 Month
- Live Options Flow7 Days trial$99.991 Month
- Live Option Tools7 Days trial$199.991 Year
- Live Option Tools$299.991 Year
- Live Options Flow7 Days trial$599.991 Year
- Live Options Flow7 Days trial$999.991 Year
Tradier
No in-app purchases









