Comparison

Citywire vs CreateMyPortfolio

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

Head to head
About

Citywire

Features
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Welcome to the Citywire App! The Citywire App provides the perfect complement, making your pre, post and on-site event experience even richer. AHEAD OF THE EVENT Check your upcoming events, find out all the details you will need; location, timings, workshop hosts and keynote speakers you will be meeting there. AT THE EVENT Your app will contain your personalised agenda, with any changes signalled in real time. Check the bios of the keynote speakers and when they will be speaking. Find out all about the social schedule. Participate in live polls and have your say during sessions. You will be able to rate and provide feedback on the fund manager workshops and keynote speakers, telling us whether the presenting fund managers might become part of your clients' portfolios. You will also be able to provide feedback on what you found useful at the event or otherwise. COMMUNITY Connect with the people you meet at Citywire events. Message attendees from any event you have attended — before, during and after the event. AFTER THE EVENT Did you enjoy the event? Why? What could have gone better? Would you come again? Find 10 minutes on the way home to give us your assessment. Happy to attend another Citywire event? Let us know and we’ll make sure you’re on the list. WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN The events function of the Citywire App is only just the beginning. It will soon give you access to all Citywire news from our editors around the world, including videos, podcasts and all the insights, advice and data that you need to do your job as an investment professional. So tick that automatic update option on your phone to make sure you have the latest version. We don’t want anyone to be left behind. FEEDBACK This is your app so we need to know if it is pushing your buttons. Drop us a line at app@citywire.co.uk with compliments, suggestions, and honest feedback.

About

CreateMyPortfolio

Build personalized investment themes and custom indices with a user-friendly mobile and web application. This tool democratizes indexing technology, making it accessible for everyone to create bespoke portfolios.

Highlights
  • Build personalized investment themes
  • Create custom indices
  • Democratizes indexing technology
  • User-friendly mobile and web app
  • Bespoke portfolio creation
Features
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Creating ​Bespoke Investment Themes​ Enables everyone to build personalized indices and portfolios Transforms the value chain, democratizes indexing technology​ Comes as a user-friendly mobile and web app

Screenshots

Citywire4 screens
CreateMyPortfolio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CreateMyPortfolio at every 3 weeks against Citywire's every 2 months. CreateMyPortfolio also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.6). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Citywire ships an update every 2 months, CreateMyPortfolio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Citywire versus CreateMyPortfolio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCitywireCreateMyPortfolio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCitywire Financial PublishersALLINDEX AG

In-app purchases

None

Citywire

No in-app purchases

None

CreateMyPortfolio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Citywire free?
Citywire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CreateMyPortfolio free?
CreateMyPortfolio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Citywire or CreateMyPortfolio have ads?
Neither Citywire nor CreateMyPortfolio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Citywire or CreateMyPortfolio?
Citywire ships an update every 2 months, and CreateMyPortfolio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Citywire was updated on October 21, 2026 and CreateMyPortfolio on October 16, 2026.

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