# Total Return vs Portfolio Trader

The clearest difference is rating: Portfolio Trader at 4.6 against Total Return's 3.9. Portfolio Trader also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (426 vs 37). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Total Return sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Portfolio Trader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Portfolio Trader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portfolio Trader has 426 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Total Return's written reviews are positive against 87% of Portfolio Trader's.

Total Return ships an update every 2 months, Portfolio Trader weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total Return | Portfolio Trader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-return/id376104825/reviews) | **[4.6 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portfolio-trader-stock-tracker/id581430942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **426** |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | **87.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nagotek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6823410046) | [Purescope Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/581430945) |

## What reviewers say

### Total Return

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-return/id376104825)

This app helps investors track their stock and ETF performance. It calculates total return, including gains, losses, dividends, and commissions, and provides annualized rates of return. Users can monitor their investment bottom line and compare performance.

**Highlights:** Calculates total investment return, Calculates annualized rate of return (CAGR), Tracks realized and unrealized gains/losses, Includes dividends and commissions, Shows current investment value and daily changes, Supports dividend reinvestment, Automated quote updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick portfolio monitoring
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📈 Provides good overview
- 💰 Worth the subscription fee
- 📱 Usable on iPhone/iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Preferred stock symbols missing
- ❌ Mutual funds don't update price change
- 📝 Manual dividend entry is tedious
- 🔗 Lacks brokerage account linking
- 📊 Lacks simple graphs

**Reported bugs**

- Preferred stock symbols missing
- Mutual funds don't update price change
- Total return doesn't support mutual funds/ETFs
- App shuts down on iOS 5
- Inaccurate stock quotes

**Requested features**

- Ability to move stock holdings to different portfolios
- Auto dividend amount added to holdings
- Simple graphs for total return
- Link with individual brokerage accounts
- Automatic dividend entry


### Portfolio Trader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portfolio-trader-stock-tracker/id581430942)

Manage and analyze your stock portfolios with detailed profit and loss views, customizable charts, and multi-currency support. Track individual holdings, portfolio totals, and compare performance against market indices. Includes an Apple Watch app for convenient access.

**Highlights:** Multiple Profit & Loss (P&L) views, Instrument and portfolio history charts, Multi-currency support with instant conversions, Support for various transaction types, Automatic and manual pricing updates, FIFO or Average Cost accounting, Apple Watch app included

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Edition | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Edition | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent portfolio tracker
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💡 Comprehensive features
- 🚀 Real-time price updates
- 🚀 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with price updates
- 🐛 Difficulty importing large portfolios
- 💡 Lack of advanced charting and technical analysis
- 💡 Limited options and derivatives support

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues between devices
- Incorrect portfolio valuations in some cases

**Requested features**

- Automatic dividend tracking
- More customizable portfolio views
- Integration with brokerage accounts
- Options and futures support
- Enhanced tax reporting features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Total Return free?

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

### Is Portfolio Trader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Total Return or Portfolio Trader?

Portfolio Trader is rated higher. Total Return averages 3.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Portfolio Trader averages 4.6 from 426 ratings.

### Do Total Return or Portfolio Trader have ads?

Neither Total Return nor Portfolio Trader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Total Return or Portfolio Trader?

Total Return ships an update every 2 months, and Portfolio Trader weekly. Most recently, Total Return was updated on October 24, 2026 and Portfolio Trader on October 24, 2026.

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