Comparison

KSL TRADER vs SIB App

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

Head to head
About

KSL TRADER

Features
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* A secure and encrypted platform configured to protect your transactions and investments * Real time 24hr access to your share trading accounts from the convenience of your home and office * Real time order placement and market information * Access to portfolio valuations, stock holding reports and transaction statements

About

SIB App

This app provides access to a comprehensive suite of financial services, including investment banking, management, securities trading, and corporate finance. It serves as a single point of entry for various investment needs, established in Kenya.

Highlights
  • Investment Banking
  • Investment Management
  • Securities Trading
  • Corporate Finance
  • Single point of entry
Features
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SIB is a fully fledged investment bank that was established in Kenya in 1990. It offers the market a single point of entry for Investment Banking, Investment Management, Securities Trading & Corporate Finance. invest@sib.co.ke SIB is licensed and regulated by the Capital Markets Authority- Kenya.

Screenshots

KSL TRADER4 screens
SIB App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SIB App at every 2 months against KSL TRADER's every 11 months. KSL TRADER's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

KSL TRADER ships an update every 11 months, SIB App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
KSL TRADER versus SIB App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKSL TRADERSIB App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB81 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Cooperative Bank of Kenya LTDStandard Investment Bank Limited

In-app purchases

None

KSL TRADER

No in-app purchases

None

SIB App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KSL TRADER free?
KSL TRADER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SIB App free?
SIB App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KSL TRADER or SIB App have ads?
Neither KSL TRADER nor SIB App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KSL TRADER or SIB App?
KSL TRADER ships an update every 11 months, and SIB App every 2 months. Most recently, KSL TRADER was updated on October 20, 2026 and SIB App on October 16, 2026.

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