CDBL vs Prime TradEX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CDBL
This app provides a secure and efficient way to manage securities transactions through a computerized book entry system. It eliminates the need for physical certificates, reducing risks and simplifying the settlement and transfer of ownership.
- Computerized book entry system
- Securities account management
- Electronic transfer of ownership
- Eliminates physical certificates
- Secure transaction settlement
- Information Security Management System certified
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Central Depository Bangladesh Limited (CDBL) was incorporated on 20 th August 2000 sponsored by the country's Nationalized Commercial Banks (NCBs), Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), Private Commercial Banks (PCBs), Foreign Banks, Merchant Banks, Publicly listed Companies, Insurance Companies and Dhaka & Chittagong Stock Exchanges with the collaboration of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Legal basis for CDBL's operations is set out in the Depositories Act 1999, Depositories Regulations 2000, Depository (User) Regulations 2003, and the CDBL by-laws. CDBL's core services cover the efficient delivery, settlement and transfer of securities through computerized book entry system i.e. recording and maintaining securities accounts and registering transfer of securities; changing the ownership without any physical movement or endorsement of certificates and execution of transfer instruments. The Central Depository System (CDS) operated by CDBL has proved to be a convenient and reliable means to settle securities transaction. The investor has been freed from the hassles of physical handling of certificates, errors in paper work and the risks associated with damaged, lost and forged certificates. Live operations of the CDS commenced with the inauguration of the Electronic Government Securities Registry (EGSR) by the Governor of Bangladesh Bank on 20 th October 2003. The EGSR also serves as a platform for secondary market sale/purchase as well as Repo transactions of government securities to commercial banks linked online to the CDS. Equity market securities de materialization process i.e. eliminating physical certificate as record of security ownership by substituting it as an electronic book entry record in the CDS commenced on 24 th January 2004 with the entry of Square Pharmaceuticals Limited into the CDS. CDBL has achieved an ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certificate on Information Security Management System conforming to the specifications of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and the best practices adopted in ISO/IEC 27002:2013.
Prime TradEX
This platform offers a streamlined trading experience for all levels of traders. Access real-time market data, advanced charting, and robust order management tools to make informed investment decisions. Manage your portfolio and personalize your interface with 24/7 support available.
- Order Management
- Real-time Market Data
- Advanced Charting Tools
- Risk Management
- Portfolio Management
- Customizable Interface
- 24/7 Customer Support
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Prime TradEX is a trading platform designed for both beginners and experienced traders, offering a smooth and efficient trading experience. It supports various asset classes, including stocks and options, while providing real-time market data and advanced charting tools to assist traders in making well-informed decisions. Key Features of Prime TradEX: -Order Management: Easily place, modify, and track buy/sell orders. -Real-time Market Data: Stay updated with live stock prices, charts, and reports. -Advanced Charting Tools: Analyze trends with technical indicators and interactive charts. -Risk Management: Integrated compliance with security exchange standards. -Portfolio Management: Track and manage multiple investments seamlessly. -Customizable Interface: Personalize themes, color schemes, and layouts. -24/7 Customer Support: Get assistance anytime for any trading-related queries. Download Prime TradEX today and enhance your trading experience with its powerful features and intuitive interface.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CDBL at 5.0 against Prime TradEX's 4.6. CDBL also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Prime TradEX's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CDBL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prime TradEX has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CDBL ships an update every 5 weeks, Prime TradEX every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.
| Parameter | CDBL | Prime TradEX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Central Depository Bangladesh Limited | Prime Bank Securities Limited |
Customer experience
CDBL
Prime TradEX
In-app purchases
CDBL
No in-app purchases
Prime TradEX
No in-app purchases








