Comparison

The Alpha Trader vs GUG Student App

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

Head to head

About

The Alpha Trader

Access premium educational content, including workshops and live sessions. Become part of a supportive community and earn certifications. Unlock your potential with exclusive learning opportunities.

Highlights

Premium content access
Live workshops
Certification programs
Community engagement
Exclusive learning opportunities

Features

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We help Beginner Traders Learn how to navigate the Forex Markets.

About

GUG Student App

Features

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The Student App includes a feature for viewing and download the timetable and Hall ticket(Available before exam only) , Mark sheet (whenever result declared) , apply for exam / revaluation Mark sheet (whenever exam/re-exam declared)

Screenshots

The Alpha Trader4 screens

GUG Student App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GUG Student App at every 11 days against The Alpha Trader's every 9 months. GUG Student App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Alpha Trader ships an update every 9 months, GUG Student App every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

The Alpha Trader versus GUG Student App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	The Alpha Trader	GUG Student App
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	25.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 9 months	Every 11 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.4	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	85 MB	48 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	TagMango Inc	MAHARASHTRA KNOWLEDGE CORPORATION LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

The Alpha Trader

No in-app purchases

None

GUG Student App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Alpha Trader free?

The Alpha Trader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is GUG Student App free?

GUG Student App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do The Alpha Trader or GUG Student App have ads?

Neither The Alpha Trader nor GUG Student App shows ads.

Which is updated more often, The Alpha Trader or GUG Student App?

The Alpha Trader ships an update every 9 months, and GUG Student App every 11 days. Most recently, The Alpha Trader was updated on October 24, 2026 and GUG Student App on October 7, 2026.