Comparison

ShadowAlpha AI vs Poly Alerts

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

Head to head
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 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

About

Poly Alerts

This app tracks top-performing wallets on prediction markets to provide instant notifications on their trading activity. It uses an advanced algorithm to identify proven traders and their significant moves, helping users trade more strategically.

Highlights
  • Instant notifications on smart money buys/sells
  • Verified wallet statistics (win rates, PNL)
  • Curated high-conviction trading signals
  • Advanced algorithmic monitoring
  • Tracking of top high-win-rate wallets
Features
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Trading prediction markets shouldn't feel like pure luck. Stop guessing while the markets swing, and start tracking the wallets that actually win consistently. Powered by an advanced algorithm, Poly Alerts monitors the top high-win-rate wallets on prediction markets. Get notifications the exact second proven traders make a big move. Key Features: * Instant notifications from smart money buys or sells. * Verified wallet stats (win rates, PNLs, median trade size) * Curated high-conviction signals across all markets Stop trading blind. Download Poly Alerts and trade alongside the top 0.1%. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Free Trial: 3 days free, then $39.99/mo Pro Monthly: $39.99/mo Pro Yearly: $199.99/yr Payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Privacy Policy https://www.tapinger.com/legal/privacypolicy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ShadowAlpha AI4 screens
Poly Alerts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShadowAlpha AI at none against Poly Alerts's 2. Poly Alerts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, 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. Poly Alerts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. ShadowAlpha AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShadowAlpha AI ships an update every 6 months, Poly Alerts every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ShadowAlpha AI versus Poly Alerts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowAlpha AIPoly Alerts
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander JacobsAcute Angle

In-app purchases

None

ShadowAlpha AI

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Poly Alerts

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is ShadowAlpha AI free?
ShadowAlpha AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Poly Alerts free?
Poly Alerts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShadowAlpha AI or Poly Alerts have ads?
ShadowAlpha AI shows ads; Poly Alerts does not.
Which is updated more often, ShadowAlpha AI or Poly Alerts?
ShadowAlpha AI ships an update every 6 months, and Poly Alerts every 2 weeks. Most recently, ShadowAlpha AI was updated on October 1, 2026 and Poly Alerts on October 1, 2026.

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