HKSMN vs Silverbricks Securities Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HKSMN
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Company Background HKSMN is a new generation stock information system jointly developed by PCCW and AFE Solutions Limited. AFE Solutions Limited is the leading information provider for real-time prices, news and analytics in Hong Kong financial market. Established since 1983, AFE has been serving major brokerage firms and banks in HK with its high quality stocks market information terminals and trading systems. Among AFE self-developed exclusive AFE Real Time Bought/Sold Fund Flow that has become an indispensable and crucial reference for professional investors and traders. You are invited to experience this rich and powerful HKSMN information through your handheld device.The main features / information are as below: - Cover all stocks and derivatives instruments - warrants and CBBC. - Exclusive AFE Bought/Sold Fund Flow & daily chart, Order & Broker Queue etc - Real-time exclusive AFE Bought/Sold Fund Flow, TOP 20 Warrants/CBBC ranking feature (by turnover) the most active Warrants/CBBC in the market. Transaction Log - provide full transaction log for all stocks. My Quote: - A simply touch in each stock code to add into your "My Quote" page. World / Local Indexes and Industry Performance: - Hang Seng Index (HSI), Hang Seng China Enterprise Index (HSCEI) and Hang Seng China-Affiliated Corporations Index (HSCCI). - Equip yourself with unique exclusive AFE Bought/Sold Fund Flow analysis of major Indexes with industry categorization. Index Constituents: - Provide Index Constituents for major Indexes. Charting Analysis: - Choose from a wide range of historical chart (from 30days to 12months) - View it in your preferred format (Bar, Line Chart, Candlestick). AFE Alert: - Comprehensive self-monitoring system for about 90 Constituent Stocks of Hang Seng Index, China Enterprise Index & China-Aff Corp Index. - AFE Alert provides auto news for these stocks which triggers either of 24 pre-set technical breakthroughs or popular analytical indicators. Top 20 Ranking: - Full choices of Top 20 Rankings with AFE bought / sold fund flow.
Silverbricks Securities Pro
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Silverbricks Securities Company Limited ("Silverbricks Securities") is primarily engaged in the securities and brokerage business and licensed by the SFC for Type 1.2.6 regulated activities. Silverbricks Securities provides diversified financial services with all rounded products and service suite for institutional and retail clients. Silverbricks Securities’ advanced, customized service pattern and efficient trading platforms help the clients stay on top their portfolio and seize every market opportunity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Silverbricks Securities Pro at every 2 months against HKSMN's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HKSMN ships an update every 6 months, Silverbricks Securities Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HKSMN | Silverbricks Securities Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AFE Solutions Limited | Silverbricks Securities Company Limited |
In-app purchases
HKSMN
No in-app purchases
Silverbricks Securities Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HKSMN free?
Is Silverbricks Securities Pro free?
Do HKSMN or Silverbricks Securities Pro have ads?
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