# ChartCat vs Backtest Trading

The clearest difference is device support: Backtest Trading at 4 against ChartCat's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChartCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Backtest Trading sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChartCat ships an update every 2 days, Backtest Trading every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChartCat | Backtest Trading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chartcat/id6753314089/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viktor Gorobets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541626989) | [Dat Thanh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481241176) |

## What reviewers say

### ChartCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chartcat/id6753314089)

This app helps you analyze stock market performance and test trading strategies using real data. Create custom models with indicators and risk controls, then backtest them on historical information to refine your approach.

**Highlights:** Analyze stock performance, Test trading strategies, Create strategies without code, Combine various indicators, Use risk control system, Backtest on historical data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Подписка PRO на 1 месяц | $7.99 | per month |
| Подписка PRO на 3 месяца | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| Подписка PRO на 6 месяцев | $49.99 | per 6 months |


### Backtest Trading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtest-trading/id6783314365)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StopTrading Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| StopTrading Power | $29.99 | per month |
| StopTrading Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| StopTrading Power Annual | $239.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChartCat free?

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

### Is Backtest Trading free?

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

### Do ChartCat or Backtest Trading have ads?

Neither ChartCat nor Backtest Trading shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChartCat or Backtest Trading?

ChartCat ships an update every 2 days, and Backtest Trading every 3 days. Most recently, ChartCat was updated on September 24, 2026 and Backtest Trading on October 1, 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.*
