Comparison

CHM Sharp vs Trade Vane

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

Head to head
About

CHM Sharp

This app is a reader for CHM (Microsoft Compiled HTML Help) documents on iOS devices. It allows for file management, searching within documents, and various viewing options. Transfer files easily via Wi-Fi or iTunes.

Highlights
  • CHM document reader
  • File sorting and searching
  • File management (copy, move, delete)
  • Wi-Fi and iTunes file transfer
  • In-document search and highlighting
  • Pinch-to-zoom support
  • Bookmark functionality
Features
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CHM Sharp is CHM (Microsoft Compiled HTML Help) document / ebook reader for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. * Sorting by file name、create time and file size * Search file(folder) name * View, copy, move, delete, rename, email, zip Compression and unzip files/folders * Extract chm files from compressed .zip/.rar file * Glide deleting function * Transferring files by wifi and itunes file sharing * Email multiple files, folder Supported * catalog view/search、index view/search * full-text、title search, Highlight show * auto detect Text encoding * support bookmarks * Supports pinch to zoom * select all and cancel all * open files from other app * Support all orientations * Universal app

About

Trade Vane

Features
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Trade Vane helps you run a tighter stock trading workflow: capture ideas fast, make your prediction explicit, and come back to review what happened. Use it to log setups, catalysts, and thesis notes the moment they appear—then schedule reminders to revisit the trade and write a quick post‑analysis. Over time, you build a reliable record of your thinking and outcomes. Key features: Fast capture for trade ideas and setups Make predictions explicit (what you expect and why) Calendar view to plan entries, events, and review dates Reminders for follow-ups and post‑trade review Filters to focus by code/ticker/category Designed for traders who value speed, clarity, and consistent review.

Screenshots

CHM Sharp3 screens
Trade Vane2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trade Vane at none against CHM Sharp's 1. Trade Vane also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. CHM Sharp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trade Vane asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CHM Sharp ships an update every 4 months, Trade Vane daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CHM Sharp versus Trade Vane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCHM SharpTrade Vane
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer锦文 游坤宁 毛

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CHM Sharp

One-time1
  • Full Version$0.99
None

Trade Vane

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CHM Sharp free?
CHM Sharp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trade Vane free?
Trade Vane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CHM Sharp or Trade Vane have ads?
CHM Sharp shows ads; Trade Vane does not.
Which is updated more often, CHM Sharp or Trade Vane?
CHM Sharp ships an update every 4 months, and Trade Vane daily. Most recently, CHM Sharp was updated on October 13, 2026 and Trade Vane on October 4, 2026.

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