Comparison

Forex Strength Meter vs cTrader

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

Head to head
About

Forex Strength Meter

This app provides real-time currency strength data for Forex traders to identify trade setups. It analyzes 8 major currencies across multiple timeframes with bar and line charts, helping traders time entries and exits effectively.

Highlights
  • Real-time currency strength data
  • 8 major currencies analyzed
  • Multiple timeframes (H4, D1, W1, M1)
  • Bar and line charts with zoom
  • Adjustable time zone
  • Dark Mode support
Features
Currently charting
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Currency Strength Meter for Forex traders. Find better trade setups with real-time currency strength data. Quickly scan the market using multiple timeframes, bar and line charts. Fast, accurate strength data helps you time entries and exits more effectively. What is Currency Strength? Currency strength is a popular Forex trading indicator that helps you understand price movements by comparing the strength of individual currencies. Strength is calculated across 8 major currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD, NZD, CHF, CAD) and reported on a scale from 0 (weakest) to 10 (strongest). This lets you quickly identify which currencies are strongest and weakest, and whether a move in a Forex pair is driven by strength or weakness in one of the currencies. Key Features: – Fast, real-time streaming currency strength data – 8 major currencies: USD, EUR, JPY, GBP, AUD, NZD, CHF, CAD – 4 included timeframes: H4, D1, W1, M1 – Optional Data Booster Pack adds M15 and H1 – Bar and line charts with zoom and historical view – Max/min highlighting in real time – Adjustable time zone to match your trading platform – Multiple color options and full Dark Mode support – Built-in Help / User Guide – In-app support contact Privacy Policy: https://www.currencystrengthmeter.net/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.currencystrengthmeter.net/terms/

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

Forex Strength Meter4 screens
cTrader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: cTrader at Free against Forex Strength Meter's $9.99. cTrader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Forex Strength Meter's advantage is chart position (#72 vs unranked). On review sentiment and ads 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

cTrader is free to download; Forex Strength Meter costs $9.99 up front. Forex Strength Meter sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. cTrader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

cTrader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: cTrader has 1.8K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Forex Strength Meter's written reviews are positive against 87% of cTrader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forex Strength Meter ships an update every 2 months, cTrader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Forex Strength Meter versus cTrader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForex Strength MetercTrader
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (62 ratings)4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews87.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings621.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#72 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB240 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperQM4 DesignsSpotware

Customer experience

Forex Strength Meter

All ratings62 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative11.7%

cTrader

All ratings1,796 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews1,491 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.7%

User reviews

Forex Strength Meter

From 62 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and read
  • 🚀 Fast updates
  • 💡 Great for Forex Traders
  • 👍 Awesome Indicator
  • 👍 Useful app indeed

Room to improve

  • 💰 Monthly subscription required
  • 💰 Need to pay for lower time frames
  • 💰 Price gouging for time frames
  • 💰 Not worth the cost for basic features
  • 💰 Extra money for lower time frames after purchase

cTrader

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast execution
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💡 Advanced charting and analysis tools
  • 👍 Easy to manage trades and adjust SL/TP

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and loading issues
  • 🔋 Slow load times on some devices
  • 👎 Limited customization options
  • 👎 Removal of useful features in recent updates
  • 👎 Inconsistent performance across platforms

Bugs and requests

Forex Strength Meter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Not consistent, changes every minute
  • GBP strength appears backwards
  • CHF strength appears backwards

Requested features

14 requests
  • More like indexes US 30 US 500 NAS XAG, XAUUSD
  • Add one hour timeframe
  • More time frames
  • Timer for updates
  • Add push notification alarms for crossovers or strength levels
Show 9 more
  • Desktop version availability
  • More currencies
  • Hourly time frame
  • Lower timeframes down to 5 mins
  • World market index for correlation
  • Enable app for iPad
  • Crossover alerts
  • Strength level alerts
  • Custom colors

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

5 purchases

Forex Strength Meter

One-time5
  • Data Booster Pack for 7 days$1.99
  • Data Booster Pack for 30 days$4.99
  • Data Booster Pack for 60 days$7.99
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  • Data Booster Pack for 90 days$11.99
  • Data Booster Pack for 1 year$23.99
None

cTrader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forex Strength Meter free?
Forex Strength Meter costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is cTrader free?
cTrader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Forex Strength Meter or cTrader?
cTrader is rated higher. Forex Strength Meter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while cTrader averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Forex Strength Meter or cTrader have ads?
Neither Forex Strength Meter nor cTrader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forex Strength Meter or cTrader?
Forex Strength Meter ships an update every 2 months, and cTrader weekly. Most recently, Forex Strength Meter was updated on October 16, 2026 and cTrader on October 17, 2026.

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