Comparison

Trading Journal vs Forex Trading Session Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Trading Journal

A private and secure digital diary for traders to record trade details, market sentiment, and attach visual evidence. Organize entries with custom tags and search them easily. Your data remains exclusively on your device.

Highlights
  • Log trade details (ticker, price, P&L)
  • Detailed Markdown notes
  • Track mood with presets
  • Attach photos and charts
  • Custom color-coded tags
  • Full-text search
  • PIN lock with Face ID/Touch ID
Features
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Your trades deserve more than a spreadsheet. Trading Journal is a private, secure diary built for traders who want to capture not just the numbers — but the mindset behind every decision. JOURNAL YOUR TRADES Log entries with ticker symbol, entry/exit price, P&L, and trade type (Long/Short) Write detailed notes in Markdown with a built-in formatting toolbar Track your mood for every session — choose from 12+ presets or create your own Attach photos of charts, setups, or screenshots directly from your library or camera ORGANIZE WITH TAGS Create custom color-coded tags to categorize entries Filter your journal instantly by tag, favorites, or keyword Full-text search across titles, notes, tickers, and tags SECURE & PRIVATE Optional PIN lock with Face ID / Touch ID support All data stored locally on your device — nothing leaves your phone No accounts, no servers, no tracking — your journal is yours alone BUILT FOR YOU Light & Dark mode support Export your journal as JSON anytime Clean, distraction-free interface designed for daily use Works on iPhone and iPad No subscriptions. No ads. No cloud. Just your private trading journal.

About

Forex Trading Session Tracker

Features
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Trade smarter with Forex Session Tracker, a professional Forex market session and timezone tracking app designed for Forex traders. Know exactly which trading session is active, when the next session starts, how much time remains, and when major Forex session overlaps occur. Track Global Forex Sessions Monitor the world's major Forex trading sessions: - Sydney Session - Tokyo Session - London Session - New York Session See session opening and closing times automatically adjusted to your local timezone. Live Session Countdown Stay informed with live countdowns showing: - Current active session - Time remaining - Session opening time - Session closing time - Upcoming session - Session progress Forex Session Overlaps Quickly identify important market overlaps, including: - London + New York - Tokyo + London See when overlaps start, when they end, and how much time remains. World Clock Track the current time across major financial centers, including London, New York, Tokyo, Sydney, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, and Toronto. Forex Session Calendar Check Forex session schedules for different dates and understand how sessions change according to timezone and daylight saving time. Session Alerts Set reminders for important session events: - Session opens - Session closes - Session overlaps - Custom advance notifications Favorites Save your favorite Forex sessions, cities, and overlaps for quick access. Dark & Light Mode Choose a professional dark theme, light theme, or follow your device appearance settings. Accurate Timezone Support Forex Session Tracker uses timezone-aware calculations to handle different global timezones and daylight saving time changes. Built for Forex Traders Get the essential Forex session information you need without unnecessary charts, indicators, or complicated interfaces. Forex Session Tracker is an educational and informational tool. Session activity and volatility can vary depending on market conditions and economic events. The app does not provide financial advice, trading signals, or investment recommendations.

Screenshots

Trading Journal4 screens
Forex Trading Session Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trading Journal at none against Forex Trading Session Tracker's 1. Trading Journal also leads on ads (none vs shown). Forex Trading Session Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price and device support 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. Forex Trading Session Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trading Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Trading Journal versus Forex Trading Session Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrading JournalForex Trading Session Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB25 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperVeronicah MutheuMuhammad Mubeen

In-app purchases

None

Trading Journal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Forex Trading Session Tracker

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Trading Journal free?
Trading Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forex Trading Session Tracker free?
Forex Trading Session Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trading Journal or Forex Trading Session Tracker have ads?
Forex Trading Session Tracker shows ads; Trading Journal does not.

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