Comparison

Sterling Trader STM vs Trade Platform

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

Head to head
About

Sterling Trader STM

Features
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Sterling Trader® Mobile is a highly sophisticated trading platform designed for both stand-alone use and to provide existing STT users access to the markets while they are away from their desktop application. ***Please note that a brokerage account is required to access the platform. Contact your broker to set up an account and login for use with Sterling Trader® Mobile.*** Sterling Trader® Mobile Features: · Equities, single and multi-leg options trading support · Trading access across all U.S. exchanges and STT execution venues · Broker and Clearing firm neutral with deep brokerage and clearing firm network · Multi-broker and multi-clearing firm support · Real-time charting · Customizable ticker watch lists · Robust and reliable technology and infrastructure · High performance, real-time Level I and Level II market data · Price Alerts for equities and options · Email and SMS alerts for orders and trades · Portfolio management – real time position, P&L and Account Values

About

Trade Platform

Features
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The Nexus Management App is a proprietary internal-use application built for the Nexus team to oversee and manage key aspects of the firm’s trading operations. Designed with efficiency and security in mind, the app provides real-time insights into portfolio holdings, cash balances, revenue tracking, and risk exposure, enabling seamless fund management and decision-making. This application is strictly for internal use and requires authorized access. Key Features • Live Positions – Track real-time portfolio holdings. • Account Balances – View cash and equity balances. • Revenue Monitoring – Track fund performance and earnings. • Risk Controls – Manage market exposure and allocations. • Secure Access – For authorized Nexus team members only

Screenshots

Sterling Trader STM4 screens
Trade Platform4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Trade Platform at 13.0 against Sterling Trader STM's 16.0. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sterling Trader STM ships an update every 5 months, Trade Platform every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Sterling Trader STM versus Trade Platform: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSterling Trader STMTrade Platform
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProfessional Trading SolutionsTchelet

In-app purchases

None

Sterling Trader STM

No in-app purchases

None

Trade Platform

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sterling Trader STM free?
Sterling Trader STM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trade Platform free?
Trade Platform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sterling Trader STM or Trade Platform have ads?
Neither Sterling Trader STM nor Trade Platform shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sterling Trader STM or Trade Platform?
Sterling Trader STM ships an update every 5 months, and Trade Platform every 4 months. Most recently, Sterling Trader STM was updated on October 7, 2026 and Trade Platform on October 30, 2026.

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