Comparison

Backtest Now vs Trader Backtesting

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

Head to head
About

Backtest Now

Analyze investment strategies with historical market data. Test portfolios, including synthetic leveraged ETFs, and view results offline. Offers comprehensive performance analytics for data-driven investing.

Highlights
  • Synthetic Leveraged ETF Backtesting
  • Offline Access to Results
  • Backtesting Engine (1928-present)
  • Comprehensive Performance Analytics
  • Supports Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds
  • CAGR and Sharpe Ratio Analysis
Features
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Analyze your investment approach with Backtest Now, the portfolio analysis app that lets you test investment strategies using decades of historical market data. While internet is required to fetch market data and run new backtests, all calculated results are stored locally on your device - review your portfolio performance anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection. Key Features: Synthetic Leveraged ETF Backtesting • Backtest leveraged ETFs before they existed! • Analyze portfolio performance during historical crises • SPX 3X/2X/-2X/-3X data since 1928 • NDX 3X/2X/-2X/-3X data since 1985 • DJI 3X/2X/-2X/-3X data since 1992 • Test how 3X ETFs would have performed during Dot-com bubble & 2008 crisis Offline Access to Your Results • View all saved backtest results without internet • Access portfolio performance metrics anytime offline • Your calculated data stays on your device, always available • Internet only needed for running new backtests Backtesting Engine • Test portfolios from 1928 to present with real market data • Compare against S&P 500 (VFINX) benchmark automatically • Support for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and synthetic leveraged ETFs Comprehensive Performance Analytics • CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) analysis • Sharpe Ratio for risk-adjusted returns • Annual returns breakdown • All metrics viewable offline once calculated All data is stored locally on your device for offline accessibility. No account required, just powerful investment analysis at your fingertips - online or offline. Start testing your investment strategies today and invest with confidence! Download now and take control of your financial future with data-driven insights.

About

Trader Backtesting

Features
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Backtesting app for forex, crypto and indices trading strategies Practice trading with historical data and improve your strategy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Backtest Now4 screens
Trader Backtesting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backtest Now at none against Trader Backtesting's 2. Trader Backtesting's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Trader Backtesting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Backtest Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backtest Now ships an update weekly, Trader Backtesting every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Backtest Now versus Trader Backtesting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBacktest NowTrader Backtesting
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.416.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB100 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAVOHUBTraderBacktesting OU

In-app purchases

None

Backtest Now

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Trader Backtesting

Subscriptions2
  • Trader Backtesting Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Trader Backtesting Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Backtest Now free?
Backtest Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trader Backtesting free?
Trader Backtesting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backtest Now or Trader Backtesting have ads?
Both Backtest Now and Trader Backtesting show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backtest Now or Trader Backtesting?
Backtest Now ships an update weekly, and Trader Backtesting every 2 days. Most recently, Backtest Now was updated on September 22, 2026 and Trader Backtesting on September 23, 2026.

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