Candlestick Charting vs DCAlytics
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 and trading, detecting over 70 candlestick patterns and integrating with various technical indicators. It supports equities, commodities, and FOREX, offering real-time pattern detection and visual sentiment analysis to aid trading decisions.
- Candlestick pattern detection (70+ patterns)
- Technical indicator integration
- Supports Equities, Commodities, FOREX
- Stock screener with technical indicators
- Integrated trading systems
- Real-time pattern and signal detection
- Visual sentiment analysis
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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.
DCAlytics
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DCAlytics is the smart way to track your investment strategy. Take control of your financial future with powerful tools designed to help you stay consistent, monitor performance, and achieve your investment goals. KEY FEATURES: - Track multiple investment goals with customizable targets and timeframes - Monitor your dollar-cost averaging strategy with easy-to-understand performance metrics - See your investment progress with beautiful, intuitive charts and visualizations - Set up recurring investment plans with flexible frequency options - Track deposits, withdrawals, and overall portfolio performance in one place - Support for multiple currencies and investment types - Secure and private - your financial data never leaves your device Whether you're saving for retirement, a home down payment, or building wealth over time, DCAlytics helps you stay on track with your consistent investment strategy. Dollar-cost averaging helps reduce the impact of volatility and builds discipline - DCAlytics makes it easy to see your progress and stay motivated. Download DCAlytics today and take the first step toward smarter, more disciplined investing!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DCAlytics at none against Candlestick Charting's 6. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Candlestick Charting sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. DCAlytics asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Candlestick Charting | DCAlytics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (271 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 271 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Gokey | Vi Nguyen Trieu |
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
DCAlytics
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Candlestick Charting
- Monthly Basic Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Premium Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
- Six Months Basic Subscription3 Days trial$34.996 Months
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- Annual Premium Subscription$139.001 Year
- One Month Subscription$3.99
- Six Months Subscription$9.99
DCAlytics
No in-app purchases
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