Comparison

MCarloRisk3DLite vs OptionsPilot

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

Head to head
About

MCarloRisk3DLite

Features
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Drift-diffusion Monte Carlo forecaster from raw asset price data including crypto assets, with bulk backtesting. This Lite version of the app now supports 3D views on iPhones, with hidden control menu to give more space for the graphics. Use + button on upper right of the Monte Carlo tab view to show additional controls. It allows an introduction to these methods without an undue amount of options to avoid confusion. See MCarloRisk3D for iPad and macOS for Full Featured Functionality. The simplified Lite version of the app is also made available on iPad. Instead of time series (traditional charting), the app is based on the statistical properties of daily return data (percent change in asset price per trading day). - examine historical returns distributions for one asset at a time, with distribution metrics computed automatically such as mean return, volatility, skew (bullish/bearish), kurtosis (fat tail metric), and tail ratio (fat tail bias: bullish or bearish) - display returns as a histogram along with these return metrics - generate monte carlo forecast models from empirical (actual) historical returns data, without assuming normality of returns - backtest these models in a single pass bulk backtest - get simple metric report-outs and detailed envelope graphs of forecast results, optionally displayed as a 3D surface for easier understanding This app resamples from empirical daily returns to generate forward-in-time monte carlo paths (random walks). No distribution shape assumptions are needed, works with empirical returns distribution (historical data as-is). This is especially useful for new assets such as crypto or more exotic equities which may not conform to normal or lognormal return assumptions, especially in shorter time periods. Aggregates monte carlo paths into a (price, time, probability) surface. Allows user to slice thru and examine this surface (e.g. price over time versus probability) and visualize the surface in 3D and with shaded contour plots. Allows user to set up bulk backtests by withholding the most recent data and examining the model versus this withheld data. Allows display of a sampling of monte carlo random walk paths before they are aggregated, allowing highlighting of individual paths; for teaching and example purposes. 
Detailed training and examples available online in the Help tab. Raw price data from IEX Exchange or cryptocompare.com

About

OptionsPilot

This app helps options traders optimize their income strategies by finding optimal strike prices, tracking premium, and avoiding assignment errors. It uses AI to analyze market data and provides smart alerts for critical trading moments.

Highlights
  • AI-powered strike recommendations
  • Real-time option price tracking
  • Premium income dashboard
  • Smart expiration alerts
  • Assignment risk detection
  • News sentiment analysis
Features
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Plan and track options trades with OptionsPilot. TRACK YOUR POSITIONS Record covered calls and cash-secured puts, monitor key contract details, and see your portfolio in one place. FIND STRIKES Compare covered-call and cash-secured-put opportunities using strike, premium, breakeven, downside cushion, annualized return, and assignment estimates. REVIEW YOUR PROCESS Use the trade journal and performance views to document decisions and review outcomes. Check the earnings calendar before planning a trade. GET TIMELY ALERTS Set premium-capture targets and receive notifications about position milestones, strike changes, and expiration dates. OptionsPilot provides educational and informational tools. Market data may be delayed. Nothing in the app is investment advice, and all investing involves risk. Some features require an OptionsPilot Pro auto-renewable subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MCarloRisk3DLite4 screens
OptionsPilot2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MCarloRisk3DLite at none against OptionsPilot's 3. MCarloRisk3DLite also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). OptionsPilot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads 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. OptionsPilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. MCarloRisk3DLite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MCarloRisk3DLite ships an update monthly, OptionsPilot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MCarloRisk3DLite versus OptionsPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMCarloRisk3DLiteOptionsPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdifferential enterprisesRachit Agarwal

In-app purchases

None

MCarloRisk3DLite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OptionsPilot

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is MCarloRisk3DLite free?
MCarloRisk3DLite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OptionsPilot free?
OptionsPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MCarloRisk3DLite or OptionsPilot have ads?
Neither MCarloRisk3DLite nor OptionsPilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MCarloRisk3DLite or OptionsPilot?
MCarloRisk3DLite ships an update monthly, and OptionsPilot every 2 weeks. Most recently, MCarloRisk3DLite was updated on October 27, 2026 and OptionsPilot on October 24, 2026.

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