# Stocks Live + Stock Tracker vs Sparky

Stocks Live + Stock Tracker and Sparky both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Stocks Live + Stock Tracker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sparky's. Stocks Live + Stock Tracker also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 7) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). Sparky's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Sparky is free to download; Stocks Live + Stock Tracker costs $9.99 up front. Stocks Live + Stock Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per year and Sparky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Stocks Live + Stock Tracker against 4.7 for Sparky. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stocks Live + Stock Tracker has 1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Stocks Live + Stock Tracker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sparky's.

Stocks Live + Stock Tracker ships an update every 3 days, Sparky weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stocks Live + Stock Tracker | Sparky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stocks-live-plus-stock-tracker/id473206441/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparky-subscriptions-tracker/id1524236599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **89.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cinnamon Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/473206444) | [Ryan Rook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524236601) |

## What reviewers say

### Stocks Live + Stock Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stocks-live-plus-stock-tracker/id473206441)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Track your stock portfolios in real-time with global market data, news, and advanced charting. Import data from brokers, monitor cryptocurrencies, and receive customizable alerts. Manage multiple portfolios with detailed company information and performance analysis.

**Highlights:** Real-time stock quotes, Portfolio tracking and management, Cryptocurrency support, Global market coverage, Heat map visualization, News feeds and company data, Customizable alerts

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro unlimited access | $99.99 | per year |
| Gurus' Portfolios | $15.99 | one-time |
| ETFs Top Holdings | $15.99 | one-time |
| Heat Map & Heart visualization | $19.99 | one-time |
| Earnings Estimates | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dividend History | $19.99 | one-time |
| Competitors | $19.99 | one-time |
| Real Time Quotes | $29.99 | one-time |
| 450+ Scanners | $49.99 | one-time |
| Everything Discounted | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Hands down the best
- 🚀 THE comprehensive Portfolio Tracker
- 🚀 Best Stock Tracker
- 🚀 Great Idea
- 🚀 Best App for Investors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 News Crashes App
- 🐛 No Response
- 💰 Refund me please
- 💰 Money hungry

**Reported bugs**

- News crashes app
- Watch list FTSE 100 or DOW do not show performance in technicals over 1day / 5 day / 1 month as screen is stuck in continuous refresh mode and no data displayed
- Stocks not showing real-time data, only 20-minute delayed
- $0.00 values on refresh which require a full restart to fix

**Requested features**

- Change the color to green or purple
- Add options data and tools


### Sparky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparky-subscriptions-tracker/id1524236599)

Effortlessly track all your subscriptions and recurring expenses with a clear overview of your finances. This app helps you visualize spending, manage monthly outlays, and make informed decisions to achieve your financial goals faster.

**Highlights:** Visualize subscriptions and expenses, Track recurring costs, Manage monthly outlays, Calculate remaining funds, Simplify expense adding, Gain financial control

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sparky + | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stocks Live + Stock Tracker free?

Stocks Live + Stock Tracker costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Sparky free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stocks Live + Stock Tracker or Sparky?

Sparky is rated higher. Stocks Live + Stock Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Sparky averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Stocks Live + Stock Tracker or Sparky have ads?

Neither Stocks Live + Stock Tracker nor Sparky shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stocks Live + Stock Tracker or Sparky?

Stocks Live + Stock Tracker ships an update every 3 days, and Sparky weekly. Most recently, Stocks Live + Stock Tracker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sparky on October 24, 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.*