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. Trade with top brokers including IC Markets, Pepperstone, BlackBull, FP Markets, FPM Trading, Fusion Markets, AUTU Securities, Axiory, Deriv, Dominion Markets, FxPro, TopFX, TradeView Markets, Tradona Markets, Skilling and many others. Log in securely, connect your trading accounts and stay in sync across devices. Get access to a complete range of order types, advanced technical analysis tools, price alerts, trade statistics, advanced order and risk management settings, symbol watchlists and a variety of options to customize the platform to your on-the-go trading style. Trade on a fast, transparent trading platform designed for serious traders: - Detailed symbol information helps you understand the assets you are trading - Symbol trading sessions show you when each market is open or closed - Integrated market news keeps you informed about events that may affect your trading - Fluid, responsive charts and QuickTrade mode allow for one-tap order execution - Market sentiment indicators show how other traders are positioned Use advanced technical analysis tools with flexible settings for all indicators and drawings: - Multiple chart types, including time-based, tick, Renko, range and Heikin-Ashi - Several chart views such as candlesticks, bar, line, dots and area charts - A rich set of drawing tools, including trend lines, Fibonacci tools, channels, shapes, text and pitchforks - Dozens of popular technical indicators to support your trading strategies Stay in control with powerful trading tools: - Configure push and email alerts to stay updated on key events - Manage all your accounts in one app and switch between them quickly - Review detailed trade statistics and performance metrics - Set price alerts to be notified when a price reaches your chosen level - Create and manage symbol watchlists to track your favourite instruments - Manage active sessions and log out from other devices when needed - Trade comfortably with a dark theme optimized for long trading sessions - Access the platform in 22 languages to trade in your preferred language cTrader is trusted as a transparent, reliable trading platform rather than a single broker brand. Whether you trade Forex, CFDs, stock CFDs or gold, cTrader provides the tools you need to analyze markets, manage risk and execute your trading plan from anywhere.

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. cTrader also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 67%). 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 October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hantec e versus cTrader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHantec ecTrader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews87.4% of reviews — better
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 MB240 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRingus Solution Enterprise LimitedSpotware

Customer experience

Hantec e

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

cTrader

All ratings1,808 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews1,498 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.7%

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 October 30, 2026 and cTrader on October 31, 2026.

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