# Trader vs Teach.Trade

The clearest difference is monetization model: Teach.Trade at free with in-app purchases against Trader's subscription. Teach.Trade also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17). Trader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Teach.Trade sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Trader against 5.0 for Teach.Trade. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 18 respectively.

Trader ships an update every 3 weeks, Teach.Trade every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trader | Teach.Trade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trader-lab/id6739164027/reviews) | [5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teachtrade/id6749674186/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 121 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Native Software Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783985622) | [Akili, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831697633) |

## What reviewers say

### Trader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trader-lab/id6739164027)

Master stock and options trading with simulated trades, live market ideas, and structured lessons. Track your progress with a trade journal and learn at your own pace, from beginner to advanced, without risking real capital.

**Highlights:** Simulated trading with real P&L, Live market trade ideas, Daily market podcasts, Structured learning paths, Trade journal for progress tracking, Risk-free experimentation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Gold - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Gold | $49.99 | per 3 months |


### Teach.Trade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teachtrade/id6749674186)

This app provides a structured learning path for options trading, combining on-demand lessons, live masterclasses, and team practice sprints. It offers personalized feedback through mentor-visible journals and progress metrics to help users improve their trading skills.

**Highlights:** On-demand video lessons, Interactive live masterclasses, Team trading practice sprints, Mentor-reviewed trading journals, Personal progress metrics, Community forums and chat

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trading Regimen | Free | one-time |
| 30-for-30 Gap Setup | Free | one-time |
| Range Rush Reversal | Free | one-time |
| Find Cheap Options Contracts | Free | one-time |
| Understanding Strike Prices | Free | one-time |
| Intro to Chart Patterns | Free | one-time |
| #TheStrat: Complete Course | Free | one-time |
| How to Get Started Trading | Free | one-time |
| Broadening Formations | Free | one-time |
| Entering and Exiting Trades | Free | one-time |
| Cheap Tickers Watchlist | Free | one-time |
| Swing Highs and Swing Lows | Free | one-time |
| Price Action Perspectives | Free | one-time |
| Intro to Options | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trader free?

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

### Is Teach.Trade free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Trader or Teach.Trade?

Trader and Teach.Trade are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 18 ratings respectively.

### Do Trader or Teach.Trade have ads?

Neither Trader nor Teach.Trade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trader or Teach.Trade?

Trader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Teach.Trade every 2 months. Most recently, Trader was updated on October 16, 2026 and Teach.Trade on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*