Comparison

Candlestick Charting vs CandleBoss

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

CandleBoss

Master candlestick charts with daily practice sessions and simulated market replays. Learn 67 patterns, track your progress, and build a consistent trading analysis habit. Offers free daily sessions with an option for unlimited access via subscription.

Highlights
  • 67 candlestick patterns across 6 categories
  • Daily practice sessions with smart difficulty
  • Instant feedback on pattern recognition
  • Simulated chart replay for prediction practice
  • Daily streaks and gamified progress tracking
  • Context mode for spotting patterns in full charts
  • Searchable pattern library and bookmarks
Features
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Learn to read candlestick charts the way you'd learn a language: a few minutes a day, every day. CandleBoss turns technical analysis into a daily practice habit. Drill real chart patterns in quick 10-card quiz sessions, keep your streak alive, and watch your accuracy climb, pattern by pattern. DAILY DRILLS • 75 candlestick patterns across 6 categories, from Doji to Three Line Strike • Smart sessions tuned to your level, beginner to advanced • Instant, specific feedback: see exactly why an answer was wrong and which patterns it's commonly confused with • Spaced repetition brings patterns back right before you'd forget them CHART REPLAY Watch a simulated market unfold candle by candle and predict what comes next. Ten rounds per session, scored on accuracy: pattern knowledge applied, not just memorized. BUILT TO STICK • Daily streaks with streak freezes for life's busy days • XP, levels, combo bonuses, and surprise rewards • A home-screen widget that keeps your streak in sight • Weekly leaderboard, a fresh race every Monday • Practice reminders that learn when you actually train MORE WAYS TO LEARN • Context Mode: spot patterns inside full charts • Speed Challenge: 10 seconds per pattern • Quiz Mode with adaptive difficulty • 192 trading-theory fast facts, searchable pattern library, bookmarks • iCloud backup keeps your progress safe across devices FREE VS PREMIUM Free: one complete drill session, one context session, and one Chart Replay every day, enough to build the habit. Premium unlocks unlimited sessions, every pattern and category, the full review queue, and advanced trade-management questions. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial, no charge until it ends. All charts are simulated for practice. CandleBoss is an educational app: it is not a brokerage and does not provide financial advice. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://candleboss.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Candlestick Charting4 screens
CandleBoss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CandleBoss at 100% against Candlestick Charting's 64%. CandleBoss also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Candlestick Charting's advantage is ratings volume (271 vs 4) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Candlestick Charting sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and CandleBoss sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CandleBoss holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candlestick Charting has 271 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Candlestick Charting's written reviews are positive against 100% of CandleBoss's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candlestick Charting ships an update daily, CandleBoss every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Candlestick Charting versus CandleBoss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandlestick ChartingCandleBoss
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (271 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings271 — better4
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher GokeyRobert Abramowitz

Customer experience

Candlestick Charting

All ratings271 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral9.5%
Negative26.2%

CandleBoss

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CandleBoss

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Candlestick Charting

Subscriptions4
  • 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-time2
  • One Month Subscription$3.99
  • Six Months Subscription$9.99
3 purchases

CandleBoss

Subscriptions2
  • CandleBoss Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • CandleBoss Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • CandleBoss Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Candlestick Charting free?
Candlestick Charting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CandleBoss free?
CandleBoss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Candlestick Charting or CandleBoss?
CandleBoss is rated higher. Candlestick Charting averages 4.4 out of 5 from 271 ratings, while CandleBoss averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Candlestick Charting or CandleBoss have ads?
Neither Candlestick Charting nor CandleBoss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Candlestick Charting or CandleBoss?
Candlestick Charting ships an update daily, and CandleBoss every 5 days. Most recently, Candlestick Charting was updated on October 29, 2026 and CandleBoss on October 28, 2026.

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