Comparison

Candlestick Charting vs Options Log

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

Head to head
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

Options Log

Features
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Options Log is the simplest way for beginner and intermediate options traders to track, analyze, and improve their long options trading. No complicated setup. Just open the app, log your trade, and start building a clear picture of your performance. WHAT YOU CAN TRACK * Calls and Puts - Log any Long Options Contract * Entry and exit price, quantity, and date * Open and closed trade status * Commission fees per contract * Net P&L on every trade YOUR PERFORMANCE AT A GLANCE * Options Log automatically calculates your key stats so you always know where you stand * Total P&L ($ and %) * Win rate * Average gain per trade * Profit factor * Biggest winners and losers * Performance breakdown by symbol * Calls vs. Puts split * ROI SIMPLE BY DESIGN * Options Log is built for traders who want clarity, not complexity. * Manual entry in just seconds keeps you in control of your data * No messy brokerage connections. No subscriptions. No ongoing costs. YOUR DATA IS SAFE * iCloud Sync - your trades automatically sync across all your Apple devices * Export Backup - export your full trade history as a JSON file to Files, iCloud Drive, your device or AirDrop * Restore from Backup - bring your data back on any device at any time ONE-TIME PURCHASE *Pay once. Own it forever. No subsciption required. DISCLAIMER Options Log is a personal journaling tool only. It does not provide financial advice, investment recommendations, or trading signals of any kind. Trading options involves significant risk. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Options Log is developed by Tango Apex LLC.

Screenshots

Candlestick Charting4 screens
Options Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Candlestick Charting at Free against Options Log's $1.99. Options Log's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Candlestick Charting is free to download; Options Log costs $1.99 up front. Candlestick Charting sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Options Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on August 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Candlestick Charting versus Options Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandlestick ChartingOptions Log
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (271 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings271 — better—
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher GokeyTango Apex LLC

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

Options Log

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
None

Options Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Candlestick Charting free?
Candlestick Charting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Options Log free?
Options Log costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Candlestick Charting or Options Log have ads?
Neither Candlestick Charting nor Options Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Candlestick Charting or Options Log?
Candlestick Charting ships an update daily, and Options Log daily. Most recently, Candlestick Charting was updated on August 4, 2026 and Options Log on September 10, 2026.

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