# ChartTreker vs CandleStick Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: ChartTreker at 4.5 against CandleStick Scanner's 3.0. ChartTreker also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 2). CandleStick Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChartTreker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CandleStick Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChartTreker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChartTreker has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of ChartTreker's written reviews are positive against 67% of CandleStick Scanner's.

ChartTreker ships an update every 6 weeks, CandleStick Scanner monthly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChartTreker | CandleStick Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charttreker/id620170298/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candlestick-scanner/id1551916401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **71.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Liquidstreams, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/620170301) | [MULTIICON IDEOTECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138372599) |

## What reviewers say

### ChartTreker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charttreker/id620170298)

This app provides professional-grade mobile charting and technical analysis tools for active traders. It offers real-time market data, advanced indicators, and customizable charts without ads or distractions.

**Highlights:** Intuitive multi-touch charting, Real-time market quotes, Advanced technical indicators, Customizable chart themes, Unlimited watchlists (subscription), Distraction-free interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Standard Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📈 Great for managing portfolios
- 💡 Accurate trendline transfers
- ✨ Customizable features
- ✅ Good for picking buying/selling points

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Very slow price updates
- ⏳ Prices not changing for hours
- 💥 Crashes frequently
- 🗑️ Lost watchlists after crash
- 📉 No longer has intra-day charts

**Reported bugs**

- Prices not updating
- App crashes
- Watchlists disappear after crash
- Real-time quotes not working
- Fibonacci retracement calculation error

**Requested features**

- Logarithmic price scale option
- Crosshairs/cursor for individual bars
- Real-time quotes for non-US stocks
- Equity and commodity futures and forex charts
- Sync charts across devices


### CandleStick Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candlestick-scanner/id1551916401)

Identify and get alerts for major candlestick patterns across multiple time frames and markets. Create custom indicators and set preferences to predict market trends. Supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Identifies major candlestick patterns, Alerts for identified patterns, Custom indicator creation, Multi-time frame analysis (30 min, 1 hour, 4 hours, Day), Supports multiple markets (Forex, Indices, Stocks, Commodities, Currencies), Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CS Scanner Yearly Auto Renew | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChartTreker free?

ChartTreker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CandleStick Scanner free?

CandleStick Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChartTreker or CandleStick Scanner?

ChartTreker is rated higher. ChartTreker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while CandleStick Scanner averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ChartTreker or CandleStick Scanner have ads?

Neither ChartTreker nor CandleStick Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChartTreker or CandleStick Scanner?

ChartTreker ships an update every 6 weeks, and CandleStick Scanner monthly. Most recently, ChartTreker was updated on October 7, 2026 and CandleStick Scanner on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*