Comparison

CandleLens vs TradingNotes

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

Head to head
About

CandleLens

This AI-powered app analyzes trading charts from screenshots or photos, identifying candlestick patterns and providing technical insights with an AI confidence score. It offers a limited number of free analyses before a subscription unlocks unlimited access for traders seeking faster, smarter decisions.

Highlights
  • AI chart recognition
  • Candlestick pattern detection
  • Technical indicator insights
  • AI confidence scoring
  • Instant chart analysis
  • 5 free analyses
Features
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Take your trading to the next level with CandleLens, the AI-powered chart analysis app designed for traders who want clarity, speed, and smarter decisions. Simply upload a screenshot or take a picture of your trading chart, and CandleLens instantly analyzes candlestick patterns, detects key indicators, and provides clear technical insights—along with an AI confidence score to help guide your moves. Key Features: AI Chart Recognition – Detect candlestick patterns, trends, and market signals. Technical Insights – Get suggested indicators and bias explanations tailored to your chart. Instant Confidence Scoring – Understand the strength of the analysis at a glance. No Setup Required – Just upload your chart and receive insights in seconds. 5 Free Analyses – Try before subscribing to unlock unlimited access. Whether you’re a beginner learning technical analysis or an experienced trader looking for quick second opinions, CandleLens helps you trade with more confidence and precision. Subscription: Start with 5 free analyses. Unlock unlimited chart insights with a simple monthly subscription. Make better trading decisions today with CandleLens.

About

TradingNotes

Features
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Unlock your full trading potential with TradingNotes, the ultimate journaling app designed for traders of all levels. Move beyond guesswork and emotion-based decisions. Our powerful platform helps you systematically record your trades, analyze your performance, and identify the patterns that lead to success. Why Traders Love TradingNotes: Detailed Trade Logging: Quickly journal every trade with custom fields for entry/exit prices, strategy, emotions, screenshots, and more. Powerful Analytics: Transform your raw data into actionable insights. Uncover your most profitable strategies, pinpoint recurring mistakes, and understand your win rate and risk/reward like never before. AI-Powered Insights: Go beyond basic stats. Our intelligent analysis helps you discover hidden patterns in your trading behavior and suggests areas for improvement. Performance Dashboard: Get a crystal-clear overview of your key metrics at a glance. Track your equity curve, profitability, and progress over time. Plan & Review: Seamlessly integrate your trading plans with your journal entries. Review your past decisions to build discipline and consistency. Stop leaving money on the table. Start your journey to disciplined and profitable trading today. Download TradingNotes and turn your trading data into your greatest advantage. User Service Agreement: https://html-starter-rho-rouge-78.vercel.app/tradingnotes_terms.html

Screenshots

CandleLens4 screens
TradingNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

CandleLens and TradingNotes are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. CandleLens sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TradingNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CandleLens versus TradingNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandleLensTradingNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermelikset vardanyan胜前 刘

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CandleLens

Subscriptions1
  • CandleLens Weekly Access$3.997 Days
3 purchases

TradingNotes

Subscriptions3
  • TradingNotes Weekly$1.997 Days
  • TradingNotes Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TradingNotes Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is CandleLens free?
CandleLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TradingNotes free?
TradingNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CandleLens or TradingNotes have ads?
Neither CandleLens nor TradingNotes shows ads.

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