Candlestick Charting vs Trade Alert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Candlestick Charting
This app provides tools for technical analysis to aid traders in identifying trend reversals and profitable trading opportunities. It detects over 70 candlestick patterns and integrates various technical indicators for a comprehensive trading plan.
- Candlestick pattern detection (70+ patterns)
- Technical indicator integration (ADX, PSAR, Bollinger Bands, etc.)
- Stock, Commodity, and FOREX support
- Stock screener with technical indicators
- Integrated trading systems
- Real-time pattern and signal monitoring
- Watchlist creation
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This App, Candlestick Charting integrated with Technical Analysis, gives you the tools you need to help you become a successful trader. It provides the following benefits to help you in your trading plan: * Candlestick Patterns - Detects more than 70 of the most widely recognizable candlestick patterns providing key patterns for trend reversals. * Supports Equities, Commodities and FOREX. * Patterns - Stock Screener which integrates many highly respected technical indicators with time-tested candlestick patterns so you have a definite edge in your search for good quality stocks. * Systems - Systems which integrates several profitable trading systems into the App, which can be used with candlestick analysis (Candlesticks, Bolllinger, PSAR, Volatility Stops/Reversals, PSAR Stops/Reversals, Keltner Squeezes, Scalp System, and more being added regularly.) * Trending Indicators - Detects strong trending stocks and helps traders profit by taking chunks out of the middle of important trends (ADX) * Directional Indicators - Detects when buying overtakes selling and the tide has changed course (ADX, +-DI) * Stop and Reverse Indicators - Detects trend reversals (PSAR, Volatility Stops) * Momentum Indicators - Catch explosive greater than expected moves using Keltner squeeze * Volume Indicators - Detects the force behind these moves (Volume, Intraday Intensity, Keltner) * Moving Average Indicators - Helps traders understand key support/resistance levels (MA, EMA, Bollinger Bands, ATR Bands) Setup a watch list of your favorite trading stocks. Monitor these stocks as this App automatically detects new patterns and signals. See patterns as they develop throughout the day real-time, used either as confirmation of a previous day's pattern or as a key to spotting a new patterns develop. These patterns tightly integrated with some of the most highly respected technical indicators, provides the tools you need to help you spot trend reversals quickly and easily, focusing your attention on "high probability" market signals. The visual display of bearish and bullish sentiment will help you towards understanding the emotional dynamic, to help gain insight into whether the trend will reverse or continue, with the ultimate goal of earning a higher rate of return on your investments. This app supports a "free", "basic", and "premium" version of the application. The free version limits the # of portfolios you can create, symbols tracked/followed, screens available, and technicals that can be applied to the charts. The "basic" version removes these limitations and includes full access to portfolios, charting, and candlestick pattern screener. It will also unlock the candlesticks trading system feature in the systems tab, providing buy/sell alerts to your favorite stocks. The "premium" version of the application unlocks the rest of the advance trading systems tab, giving you the highest possible edge in trading the market. Disclaimer Buy/selling securities is inherit with risk and you assume all responsibilities associated with this risk. The information drawn and analysis provided is believed to be reliable but in no way is guaranteed. You assume all risk associated with using the data provided herein and in no way can the developer of this App assume any liability.
Trade Alert
This app provides real-time stock and option price alerts, market sentiment, and news. It includes advanced screening tools, a stock tracker, and an earnings calendar to help investors make informed decisions.
- Real-time stock price alerts
- Stock and option screening tools
- Earnings calendar
- Stock tracker and watchlists
- Market sentiment and news
- Customizable stock screeners
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Trade Alert is a must have App for stock & option investors and swing trader. It delivers the real time stock price alert, stock tracker and earnings calendar data to your fingertips. Download Trade Alert for: -Access to nasdaq, nyse and otc market’s stock alert and stock analysis -Receive stock notification, include stock alerts, stock market sentiment and stock news -Innovative stock market tools will notify you instantly when stock trend changes Trade Alert include: -Stock Screener *Support over 100 different stocks, option, and penny stocks screener criteria *Create custom stock screeners to meet your investing criteria *Provide pre-defined screener criteria such as best penny stocks, unusual options and top gainers -Stock Alert *You can access following advantages as a paid subscriber of premium stock alert *Receive stock companies earning release schedule on the earnings calendar *Receive buying stock ideas and trading stocks like a pro *Receive long term stock portfolio investing strategies and stocks signal -Premium Option Alert *You can access following advantages as a paid subscriber of premium option alert, free version will have limited number of option alerts. Paid subscription is required to access all swing option alerts, and get real time insight push. -Stock Market Tools *Access to free stock tracker, portfolio tracker and free stock charts *Track stock price movement and catch the action live *Build unlimited stock watchlists on thousands of stock tickers Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at the confirmation of purchase. Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan above. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the term will be forfeited once purchased. Privacy Policy:https://shareitwidgets.firebaseapp.com/alert_privacy.html Term of Use:https://shareitwidgets.firebaseapp.com/alert_terms.html With your help, we will constantly improve our product to address the concerns you bring to our attention. Your feedback is valuable to us. Contact us anytime.
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Verdict
Candlestick Charting and Trade Alert both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Candlestick Charting's written reviews are positive against 18% of Trade Alert's. Candlestick Charting also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Trade Alert's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.2). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Candlestick Charting sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Trade Alert sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Candlestick Charting against 4.4 for Trade Alert. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 271 and 513 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Candlestick Charting's written reviews are positive against 18% of Trade Alert's.
Candlestick Charting ships an update every 2 days, Trade Alert monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Candlestick Charting | Trade Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (271 ratings) — better | 4.4 (513 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better | 17.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 271 | 513 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Gokey | SHAREIT WIDGET PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
Candlestick Charting
Trade Alert
User reviews
Candlestick Charting
From 271 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📊 Excellent candlestick pattern identification and visualization
- 🎓 Great educational tool for beginners learning technical analysis
- 🔍 Effective stock screener for finding trading opportunities
- 💰 Affordable pricing compared to competitors
- 👨💼 Responsive and helpful developer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes, especially during market hours
- 🐛 Buggy chart overlays and glitching indicators
- 🐢 Slow loading times and performance issues
- 📉 Watchlist stocks disappear/get erased frequently
- 🔔 Alert system unreliable and turns off unexpectedly
Trade Alert
From 513 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📊 Decent trading signals for experienced traders
- 💡 Useful market analysis and watchlist features
- 📈 Helpful commentary on key price levels and breakouts
- 🎯 Quick order execution capabilities
- 🔒 Good app security features
Room to improve
- 💰 Misleading pricing structure with hidden fees
- 📧 Non-responsive customer service
- ⚠️ Vague and poor quality stock signals
- 🚫 Inaccurate trade history and manipulated results
- 🎪 False advertising and misleading claims
Bugs and requests
Candlestick Charting
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes at critical trading moments
- App won't open or continually crashes during market hours
- Watchlist stocks disappear after days or weeks
- Chart overlays glitch when using multiple stacked indicators
- 1-second and 5-minute chart timeframes malfunction
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- Touch buttons (close, add) unresponsive
- App freezes and becomes unusable after updates
- Alerts turn off automatically after one day
- Chart parameters (transparency, period length, colors) won't update
- Stock data not updating or showing outdated information
- Long loading times for stock screener
Requested features
10 requests- Educational explanations linked to candlestick pattern names
- Bullish/bearish designation for patterns
- iPad/desktop version for larger screens
- More customizable stock screener filters
- Ability to filter stocks by price or market cap
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- Extended timeframe options for charts
- Persistent alert settings without reactivation
- Support for international exchanges (NSE India, LSE)
- Improved layout with signals list visibility
- Completion of pattern explanation documentation
Trade Alert
Reported bugs
7 issues- App freezing and crashing
- Contact/support button not functioning
- Premium features inaccessible after payment
- Watchlist mixing delayed and real-time data
- Incorrect order execution
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- App lagging when loading signals
- Subscription charges despite selecting free trial
Requested features
6 requests- Improved app interface and user experience
- More frequent daily notifications
- Better backtesting system
- Transparent pricing without hidden fees
- Free trial period that actually works
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- Responsive customer support system
In-app purchases
Candlestick Charting
- Monthly Basic Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Premium Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Six Months Basic Subscription3 Days trial$34.996 Months
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- Annual Premium Subscription3 Days trial$139.001 Year
- One Month Subscription$3.99
- Six Months Subscription$9.99
Trade Alert
- Monthly Subscription$29.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$49.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$199.991 Year
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- Yearly Subscription$299.991 Year
Questions
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