Comparison

Hantec e vs cTrader

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

Head to head
About

Hantec e

Features
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Hantec Bullion Limited (HBL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hantec Group, also a member (member No. 163) of the Hong Kong Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange Society(CGSE). HBL has been appointed as Liquidity Provider for CGSE's Electronic Trading Platform since 2009. HBL offers online spot trading of gold and silver for retail clients, corporations and financial institutions through our e-Gold trading station, which enables bullion investors more transparency and convenience. HBL was awarded the Bullion Service Prize by Capital Weekly in 2008. Now HBL is glad to present you a user- friendly iPhone application, which allows you to easily seize very investment opportunity and trade anywhere anytime. Key Features: - Real Time Quotes - Place Trade and Order - Manage Live Orders and Positions - Monitor Your Account Balance We welcome your feedback and suggestions about new features and further improvements. Please email us at cs@hantec.com or contact our customer services hotline at (852) 2214 4101 More information about Hantec Bullion Limited can be obtained from www.hantecbullion.com.

About

cTrader

Trade global assets like Forex, metals, and stocks with advanced charting and analysis tools. Customize your trading experience with price alerts, trade statistics, and a user-friendly interface. Access all your accounts in one place for seamless on-the-go trading.

Highlights
  • Trade Forex, Metals, Oil, Indices, Stocks, ETFs
  • Advanced technical analysis tools
  • Customizable price alerts
  • Trade statistics and performance review
  • Multiple chart types and drawing tools
  • One-click trading with QuickTrade Mode
  • Symbol watchlists and account management
Features
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The cTrader mobile app supports trading in forex, metals, oil, indices, stocks and ETFs. Just log in with your Apple, Facebook and Google account, or your cTrader ID and get access to a complete range of Order Types, advanced Technical Analysis tools, Price Alerts, Trade Statistics, Advanced Order Management settings, Symbol Watchlists and a variety of other settings to customize the platform to your on-the-go trading requirements. Direct processing (STP) and No Dealing Desk (NDD) trading platform: - Detailed Symbol Information helps you understand the assets you are trading - Symbol Trading Schedules show you when the market is open or closed - Links to News Sources inform you about events that may affect your trading - Fluid & Responsive Charts and QuickTrade Mode allow for one-click trading - Market Sentiment Indicator shows how other people are trading Sophisticated Technical Analysis tools, with advanced settings for all indicators and drawings: - 5 Chart Types: Standard Time Frames, Tick, Renko, Range and Heikin-Ashi charts, - 5 Chart View Options: Candlesticks, Bar Chart, Line Chart, Dots Chart, Area Chart - 16 Chart Drawings: Horizontal, Vertical, Arrow & Trend Lines, Ray, Fibonacci Retracement, Fibonacci Fan, Fibonacci Timezones, Fibonacci Expansion, Fibonacci Arc, Equidistant Price Channel, Rectangle, Triangle, Ellipse, Text, Pitchfork (3 options) - 65 popular Technical Indicators Additional Features: - Push and Email Alert Configuration: Choose which events you want to know about - All accounts in one app: Switch swiftly through your accounts with a simple click - Trade Statistics: Review your strategies and trade performance in detail - Price Alerts: Get notified when a price hits a specified level - Symbol Watchlists: Group and save your favourite symbols - Manage Sessions: Log off your other devices - Dark Theme: Trade on the platform's popular and eye-friendly dark interface - 22 Languages: Access all platform features translated in your native language To learn about new features, please join the cTrader Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/ctraderofficial or Telegram https://t.me/cTrader_Official group.

Screenshots

Hantec e4 screens
cTrader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: cTrader at weekly against Hantec e's every 4 months. Hantec e's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Hantec e ships an update every 4 months, cTrader weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hantec e versus cTrader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHantec ecTrader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB239 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRingus Solution Enterprise LimitedSpotware

Bugs and requests

Hantec e

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

cTrader

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Equity/balance panel not accessible on iOS
  • Inconsistent order execution and slippage issues
  • Inability to sort orders and positions by price or TP/SL

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add candle timer and settings to customize TP levels
  • Improve mobile app to match desktop functionality
  • Implement dark mode and more chart customization options
  • Synchronize indicators and drawings across platforms
  • Add more advanced risk management tools

In-app purchases

None

Hantec e

No in-app purchases

None

cTrader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hantec e free?
Hantec e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is cTrader free?
cTrader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hantec e or cTrader have ads?
Neither Hantec e nor cTrader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hantec e or cTrader?
Hantec e ships an update every 4 months, and cTrader weekly. Most recently, Hantec e was updated on September 13, 2026 and cTrader on September 28, 2026.

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