# Projections vs AlgoIndex

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AlgoIndex at 100% against Projections's 0%. AlgoIndex also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). Projections's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Projections sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and AlgoIndex sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $89.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AlgoIndex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AlgoIndex has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Projections's written reviews are positive against 100% of AlgoIndex's.

Projections ships an update every 2 weeks, AlgoIndex every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Projections | AlgoIndex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/projectionsretirement-planner/id6447589672/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algoindex-algorithmic-trading/id6789251824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 63 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [7015781 Manitoba Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447045358) | [AlgoIndex](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789251826) |

## What reviewers say

### Projections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/projectionsretirement-planner/id6447589672)

This app helps you plan for retirement by allowing you to input your assets, income, spending, and contributions. It provides real-time updates on how adjustments affect your savings goals, offering confidence in your financial future.

**Highlights:** Create retirement projections, Manual or guided setup, Real-time impact analysis, Input assets, income, spending, Track contributions, Confidence in financial future

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Description | $29.99 | per year |


### AlgoIndex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algoindex-algorithmic-trading/id6789251824)

This app provides market analytics and trade signals for options traders focused on S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures. It offers tools for both manual and automated trading, including daily algorithmic signals and an AI trading journal. Users can choose subscription plans to unlock advanced features and integrate with their own brokers.

**Highlights:** Market analytics for options traders, Automated trade signals (S&P 500 & Nasdaq 100), Real-time chart indicators, API integration for automated trading, AI trading journal with trade grading, Subscription plans with varying features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DiscordPro | $89.00 | per month |
| AITrader Standalone | $189.00 | per month |
| ES-SPY Standalone | $189.00 | per month |
| AlgoBundle | $349.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Projections free?

Projections is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AlgoIndex free?

AlgoIndex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Projections or AlgoIndex?

AlgoIndex is rated higher. Projections averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AlgoIndex averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Projections or AlgoIndex have ads?

Projections shows ads; AlgoIndex does not.

### Which is updated more often, Projections or AlgoIndex?

Projections ships an update every 2 weeks, and AlgoIndex every 5 days. Most recently, Projections was updated on November 3, 2026 and AlgoIndex on October 31, 2026.

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