# OptionsPlay vs ChartBuddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChartBuddy at 92% against OptionsPlay's 0%. ChartBuddy also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). OptionsPlay's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OptionsPlay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $100.00 per month and ChartBuddy sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChartBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChartBuddy has 96 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of OptionsPlay's written reviews are positive against 92% of ChartBuddy's.

OptionsPlay ships an update monthly, ChartBuddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OptionsPlay | ChartBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optionsplay/id1589738059/reviews) | **[4.9 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chartbuddy-learn-trading/id6775106732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Syrah Trading Technologies, Llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589738061) | [Noesisco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895749468) |

## What reviewers say

### OptionsPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optionsplay/id1589738059)

This app helps users navigate equity and options markets with confidence. It offers educational resources, personalized income opportunity reports, and tools to analyze markets and implement trading strategies. A free trial is available to experience its features.

**Highlights:** Portfolio tracking, Personalized income reports, Live education events, Real-time trade signals, Market analysis tools, Automated strategy application, Paper trading

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OptionsPlay Monthly | $100.00 | per month |
| OptionsPlay Annual | $749.99 | per year |


### ChartBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chartbuddy-learn-trading/id6775106732)

This app serves as a comprehensive pocket guide for traders of all levels, explaining complex trading terms, indicators, and patterns with custom diagrams and cheat sheets. It aims to build trading knowledge without requiring paid courses or subscriptions. The content is fully offline and organized into 12 categories.

**Highlights:** 195+ trading topics illustrated with diagrams, Explanations of candlestick and chart patterns, Definitions for indicators and smart money concepts, Fibonacci and market structure guides, Risk management and trading psychology sections, Fully offline access, Quizzes and flashcards for learning

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chart Coach Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Chart Coach Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| All Access Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| ChartBuddy Stocks Add-On | $5.99 | one-time |
| ChartBuddy Forex Add-On | $5.99 | one-time |
| ChartBuddy Futures Add-On | $5.99 | one-time |
| ChartBuddy Crypto Add-On | $5.99 | one-time |
| ChartBuddy Options Add-On | $5.99 | one-time |
| ChartBuddy Indices Add-On | $5.99 | one-time |
| ChartBuddy ETFs Add-On | $5.99 | one-time |
| ChartBuddy Core | $29.99 | one-time |
| ChartBuddy All Markets | $29.99 | one-time |
| ChartBuddy Ultimate | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OptionsPlay free?

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

### Is ChartBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OptionsPlay or ChartBuddy?

ChartBuddy is rated higher. OptionsPlay averages 2.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while ChartBuddy averages 4.9 from 96 ratings.

### Do OptionsPlay or ChartBuddy have ads?

Neither OptionsPlay nor ChartBuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OptionsPlay or ChartBuddy?

OptionsPlay ships an update monthly, and ChartBuddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, OptionsPlay was updated on October 4, 2026 and ChartBuddy on October 16, 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.*