Comparison

ShadowAlpha AI vs WheelAI

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

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About

ShadowAlpha AI

Features
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ShadowAlpha AI tracks financial analysts and influencers across YouTube, X (Twitter), and RSS — then scores them based on the actual accuracy of their stock predictions. Stop guessing which analysts to follow. ShadowAlpha ingests predictions from 50+ sources, monitors price targets, and calculates win rates, blended accuracy scores, and portfolio-level performance for every tracked analyst — automatically. KEY FEATURES Analyst Leaderboard Ranked performance tracking across all monitored sources. Sort by P&L, win rate, or on-track percentage. Filter by time window. See exactly who is making accurate calls and who isn't. Prediction Search Search predictions by symbol, direction, outcome, source, and date. View full details including confidence levels, specificity tiers, entry and target prices, and the original analyst quote. Consensus Engine See where multiple analysts agree. ShadowAlpha aggregates predictions across sources and surfaces symbols with strong multi-analyst consensus, scored by confidence and source count. Custom Curated Feeds Build personalized feeds filtered by analyst quality, confidence thresholds, direction, specificity tier, sector tags, and more. Preview results before saving. Historical Backtesting Run simulations across any analyst or curated feed. Configure 20+ parameters including position sizing, stop losses, trailing stops, ATR-based exits, and options mode. View equity curves, trade logs, and sector breakdowns. Save parameter presets for quick reuse. Paper Trading Forward-test strategies with simulated portfolios. Track equity curves, open and closed positions, and P&L in real time. Supports both equity and options simulation modes. Portfolio & Watchlist Track your actual positions alongside relevant analyst predictions. See how consensus aligns with your holdings. Smart Alerts 11 configurable alert types — target reached, price moves, hot streaks, high confidence predictions, trending symbols, and more. Set per-type thresholds and receive push notifications. Customizable Dashboard Drag-and-drop widget layout with notifications, consensus, leaderboard, and paper trading overview cards. SUBSCRIPTION ShadowAlpha AI is free to download with limited access. Full access to backtesting, paper trading, portfolio tracking, and curated feeds requires an active subscription. • Monthly: $19.95/month • Annual: $14.99/month (billed annually) • 14-day free trial with both plans Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://shadowalpha.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://shadowalpha.ai/privacy

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WheelAI

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WheelAI is the only app built specifically for the Wheel Strategy — Sell Cash-Secured Puts, get assigned, sell Covered Calls, collect premium. Repeat. Whether you're generating monthly income from $5k or managing a $100k portfolio, WheelAI gives you a complete AI-powered system to track every position, know your exact next step, and never miss an expiry. TRACK YOUR FULL WHEEL CYCLE • Log Cash-Secured Puts and Covered Calls in seconds • Full Put → Assignment → Covered Call lifecycle tracking • Dashboard shows: deployed capital, available cash, days to expiry • Color-coded status: Open / Expiring Soon / Expired / Assigned • Expiry reminders delivered 3 days before — never miss a decision window AI ADVISOR POWERED BY CLAUDE • AI Screener: "What should I trade this week?" — get 3–5 AI-ranked stock ideas based on your capital and risk tolerance • AI Strike Advisor: Enter a ticker, get the optimal strike price, expiry date, estimated premium, and breakeven in plain English • AI Next Step: Got assigned? Tap one button to get your exact Covered Call recommendation — strike, expiry, reasoning, all included • No Greeks jargon. AI explains everything like a human, not a textbook STATS THAT MATTER • Total premium collected: all-time, this year, this month • Win rate (expired worthless vs. total positions) • Annualized return per cycle • Best performing tickers • Capital utilization % PRIVACY-FIRST. ZERO CLOUD. Your trade data is stored 100% locally on your iPhone using SwiftData. We never see your positions, your strikes, or your P&L. No account required. No login. No sync. FREE & PRO Free tier includes: • Track up to 3 active positions • Basic stats dashboard • Manual price entry Pro ($6.99/month or $49.99/year) includes: • Unlimited positions • AI Screener (5 queries/day) • AI Strike Advisor (unlimited) • AI Next Step (unlimited) • Auto market data fetch (live price + IV) • CSV export for tax reporting • Push notifications for expiry & assignment WHO IS WHEELAI FOR? WheelAI is built for retail investors with $5,000–$100,000 who use the Wheel Strategy to generate consistent monthly income. You know what a put and call are. You don't want to stare at charts all day. You want a clear system with AI guidance. If you sell puts on SOFI, PLTR, or NVDA every month to "collect rent" from your portfolio — WheelAI is your journal, your advisor, and your next-step guide. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS WheelAI Pro Monthly — $6.99 per month WheelAI Pro Yearly — $49.99 per year Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wheelai.app/privacy

Screenshots

ShadowAlpha AI4 screens
WheelAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShadowAlpha AI at none against WheelAI's 2. WheelAI's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. WheelAI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ShadowAlpha AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
ShadowAlpha AI versus WheelAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowAlpha AIWheelAI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander Jacobstech sphere innovations

In-app purchases

None

ShadowAlpha AI

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WheelAI

Subscriptions2
  • WheelAI Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • WheelAI Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ShadowAlpha AI free?
ShadowAlpha AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WheelAI free?
WheelAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShadowAlpha AI or WheelAI have ads?
ShadowAlpha AI shows ads; WheelAI does not.

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