Comparison

Citywire vs Tram

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

Tram

Manage your financial plan and investments on the go. Track portfolio value, assess investment risk, and monitor progress towards your goals. Communicate securely with your financial advisor and access personalized finance content.

Highlights
  • Portfolio valuation access
  • Investment risk assessment
  • Financial plan progress tracking
  • Secure messaging with advisor
  • Personalized finance content
Features
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The TRAM app puts your financial plan in the palm of your hand and empowers you to make better decisions about your investments in partnership with your financial adviser. Powered by award-winning technology, you can access your portfolio valuation, check the risk you are currently taking with your investments and check in on the progress of your financial plan 24/7 from your phone. You can contact your financial adviser at a time that suits you via the app’s secure messaging system and the app also contains insightful finance and lifestyle related content which you can tailor to your own preferences. TRAM helps you stay on track to achieve your financial goals.

Screenshots

Citywire4 screens
Tram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Tram at 3 against Citywire's 1. Tram also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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, Tram monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Citywire versus Tram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCitywireTram
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCitywire Financial PublishersDynamic Planner Limited

In-app purchases

None

Citywire

No in-app purchases

None

Tram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Citywire free?
Citywire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tram free?
Tram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Citywire or Tram have ads?
Neither Citywire nor Tram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Citywire or Tram?
Citywire ships an update every 2 months, and Tram monthly. Most recently, Citywire was updated on September 17, 2026 and Tram on September 10, 2026.

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