Comparison

Lightspeed Trader vs Everest Trading

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

Head to head
About

Lightspeed Trader

Manage your stock, options, and ETF trades on the go with real-time market data and powerful tools. Stay connected to market depth, track every tick, and set customizable alerts for efficient trading.

Highlights
  • Real-time Level II market data
  • Extended hours trading
  • Dynamic Time & Sales
  • Customizable alerts
  • Portfolio management
  • Options trading tools
  • Enhanced watchlists
Features
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The companion to your Lightspeed Trader Desktop account. Stay connected to the markets and manage your trading on the go. With real-time data and powerful tools, the Lightspeed Trader mobile app helps you trade stocks, options, and ETFs with efficiency — wherever you are. A Lightspeed account is required to access the mobile app. Key Features: · Real-Time Level II Market Data High-performance streaming for precise, up-to-the-second market depth and order book visibility · Extended Hours Trading Trade during pre- and post-market sessions — from 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST · Dynamic Time & Sales Track every tick in real time with detailed trade data · Customizable Alerts Set alerts for price moves, order activity, and trade executions · Comprehensive Portfolio Management Monitor positions, real-time P&L, and account values — all in one place · Options Trading Tools Streamlined view with strike prices and key data to help you trade smarter · Enhanced Watchlists Keep tabs on your favorite symbols with continuously updated live data 2025 Lightspeed Financial Services Group, LLC. All right reserved. Equities, equity options, and commodity futures products and services are offered by Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC (Member FINRA, SIPC, NFA). Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC’s SIPC coverage is available only for securities, and for cash held in connection with the purchase or sale of securities, in equities and equity option accounts. You may check the background of Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC on FINRA’s Broker Check. Options trading entails significant risks and is not appropriate for all investors. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Before trading options, please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. ETFs are subject to market fluctuation and the risks of their underlying investments. ETFs are subject to management fees and other expenses.

About

Everest Trading

Practice trading stocks, ETFs, and crypto with live data and zero risk. Build and backtest automated strategies, then compete against other traders in real-time challenges. Track your progress with a unique scoring system.

Highlights
  • Paper trading with live market data
  • Build and backtest automated strategies
  • Compete in daily and weekly trading competitions
  • Track performance with the Everest Score
  • Real-time price data and simulated execution
  • 100% risk-free virtual portfolio
Features
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Everest — Trade. Compete. Build. Everest is a next-generation paper trading platform where you can trade real markets with zero risk, build automated strategies, and compete against other traders. Start with a virtual portfolio and experience the markets in real time — no real money required. - Paper Trading Trade stocks, ETFs, and crypto with live market data Market, limit, and advanced order types Track your portfolio, P&L, and performance over time - Build Auto-Trading Strategies Create rule-based strategies that trade automatically Set entry conditions, exits, and risk controls Backtest strategies and optimize performance Deploy strategies into competitions - Compete Against Other Traders Join daily and weekly competitions Climb the leaderboard and track your rank Challenge friends in strategy battles See how your strategy performs in real conditions - Everest Score A powerful scoring system (0–1000) Based on performance, consistency, and risk management Track your growth as a trader - Real-Time Experience Live price data and charts Instant trade execution (simulated) Dynamic leaderboards updated in real time - 100% Risk-Free Everest is a paper trading simulator. No real money is used. This app is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Build smarter strategies. Compete with confidence. Reach your Everest.

Screenshots

Lightspeed Trader4 screens
Everest Trading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Everest Trading at 5.0 against Lightspeed Trader's 2.3. Lightspeed Trader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Everest Trading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lightspeed Trader versus Everest Trading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightspeed TraderEverest Trading
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB25 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperProfessional Trading SolutionsJosh Tocker

Customer experience

Lightspeed Trader

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Everest Trading

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lightspeed Trader

No in-app purchases

None

Everest Trading

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightspeed Trader free?
Lightspeed Trader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Everest Trading free?
Everest Trading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lightspeed Trader or Everest Trading?
Everest Trading is rated higher. Lightspeed Trader averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Everest Trading averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Lightspeed Trader or Everest Trading have ads?
Neither Lightspeed Trader nor Everest Trading shows ads.

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