Comparison

Carlyon Trader vs OrientSec

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

Head to head
About

Carlyon Trader

Features
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Carlyon Securities Limited為香港聯合交易所有限公司的交易所參與者以及於證券及期貨事務監察委員會註冊持牌法團(中央編號 BJI399),可從事證券交易(第1類)之受規管活動。 我們提供本地證券買賣服務,以及可靠方便的電子化交易系統,協助客戶快速下單及進行各種投資買賣,本公司已提供簡便的網上交易平台,把握每個投資良機。我們提供完善的賬戶管理服務,更可方便客戶掌握賬戶詳情,包括妥善安全的交收程序、即時報價、定期發出客戶戶口日結單及月結單等服務。另外我們亦提供代收現金股息、代收紅股/認股權證、申請新股、代客供股、行使認股權證、股票合併/分拆等等。

About

OrientSec

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“Special Features” Overview: Simplify complexity by transforming intricate financial data into visual charts, making professional analytical terminology more appealing and easier to understand. Supply Chain Details: Allow for in-depth inventory filtering and strategy customization by an unique supply chain industry chart analysis features. Instant Trading: Report to investors in real time, sharing the latest information on stock and bond markets to improve investors' success rates. Orient Community: Learn from experts and exchange investment ideas and strategies within the community. Research Sharing: Share professional market research reports regularly to help investors deeply explore the value gaps in securities. “Basic Features” Quick and Seamless Account Opening: Register in under 30 seconds, with account setup completed in just 3 minutes. U.S. and Hong Kong Markets: Seize investment opportunities from our data on Hong Kong and U.S. stock markets Fast Execution: Offer ultra-low market latency and provide investors with a safer and more stable investing experience with our microsecond refresh rates IPO Support in Hong Kong and the U.S.: Support for subscriptions to IPOs in Hong Kong and the U.S., and offer more share allocations and greater distribution opportunities. Primary and Secondary Information on Offshore Bonds. Quick Deposits: Instant asset access with methods such as bank certificate eDDA and FPS. FPS provides 24/7 service. “About Us” Orient Securities Limited, based in the financial hub of Asia—Hong Kong, was established in 2000. Leveraging Hong Kong as a premier financial trading platform in the Asia-Pacific region, we continuously seek new business opportunities and expand our service scope. In 2014, we successfully listed with securities trading as our core business on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with the stock code (HK:08001) (hereinafter referred to as ""the Group""). The Group is a comprehensive financial service provider, licensed through its subsidiaries to conduct regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong) for Type 1 (Securities Trading), Type 4 (Advising on Securities), and Type 9 (Asset Management); and (ii) engaged in lending operations. The Group plans to expand its regulated financial services to include Type 6 (Advising on Corporate Finance) under the Securities and Futures Ordinance, creating synergies with the services currently offered and broadening the Group's sources of revenue, while exploring new markets with growth potential and seizing new business opportunities to create significant value for shareholders. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to strengthen its foundation and concentrate resources on developing existing businesses, including brokerage services, bond underwriting and placement services, financing services, financial services, and asset management, aiming to become a leader in Hong Kong's financial industry. At the same time, the Group will prudently manage risks in alignment with investors' interests, striving to minimize the risks faced. As always, to maximize long-term returns for shareholders, the Group will continuously seek and develop new and more robust business strategies.

Screenshots

Carlyon Trader4 screens
OrientSec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OrientSec at every 5 weeks against Carlyon Trader's every 11 months. Carlyon Trader's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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

Carlyon Trader ships an update every 11 months, OrientSec every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Carlyon Trader versus OrientSec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarlyon TraderOrientSec
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB215 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCarlyon Securities Limited東方滙財證券

In-app purchases

None

Carlyon Trader

No in-app purchases

None

OrientSec

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Carlyon Trader free?
Carlyon Trader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OrientSec free?
OrientSec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Carlyon Trader or OrientSec have ads?
Neither Carlyon Trader nor OrientSec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Carlyon Trader or OrientSec?
Carlyon Trader ships an update every 11 months, and OrientSec every 5 weeks. Most recently, Carlyon Trader was updated on October 7, 2026 and OrientSec on October 1, 2026.

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