Comparison

Candela vs ChartScan AI

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

Head to head
About

Candela

Features
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Candela reads any trading chart and gives you an honest verdict in seconds. Snap or upload a screenshot of any chart — forex, futures, crypto, stocks — and Candela tells you what it sees: the bias, how strong the setup is, the key levels, and the risks. When there's no real edge, it says so. No hype, no fake signals. WHAT YOU GET ON EVERY SCAN • Bias & conviction — long, short, or neutral, with a 0–100 conviction score • The "Why" — a plain-words explanation of the read (no jargon wall) • Trade plan — entry, stop-loss and take-profit when the signal is valid • Confluence checklist — trend, structure, momentum, support/resistance • Second look — a built-in skeptic that flags the biggest risk to the idea • No-trade calls — Candela tells you when to sit out, to protect your capital • Annotated chart — your levels drawn straight on your screenshot BUILT FOR FUNDED & PROP-FIRM TRADERS Tell Candela your prop firm and it reads the setup against the rules that matter — daily-loss limits, drawdown, news and consistency — so you don't blow the challenge. KEEP AN HONEST JOURNAL Every read is logged. Track your discipline, your win rate, and the no-trade calls you respected. Candela is educational analysis only — not financial advice. Always trade your own plan. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ChartScan AI

Analyze stock, crypto, and forex charts from screenshots or live data. Get AI-powered insights on chart bias, key levels, and market structure. Save your analyses privately for future reference.

Highlights
  • AI chart analysis
  • Identify support/resistance levels
  • Detect chart patterns
  • View bullish/bearish bias
  • Save analyses to Journal
  • Live crypto analysis (beta)
Features
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Scan a chart. Let AI explain the setup. A paid, auto-renewable ChartScan AI Pro subscription is required to access app features. Turn stock, crypto, and forex chart screenshots into clear, organized technical analysis. Take a photo of a chart or choose a screenshot from your library. ChartScan AI analyzes the visible chart to explain the setup, highlight key levels, and show both sides of the picture. UNDERSTAND THE CHART • Bullish, bearish, or neutral chart bias • Key support and resistance levels • Visible chart patterns and market structure • Momentum and trend observations • Confidence based on the available chart evidence SEE BOTH SIDES Go beyond a simple bullish or bearish label. Review the evidence supporting the analysis, the strongest counter-case, and what could invalidate the setup. Chart-quality and context warnings help you understand the limits of each read. Open the Full Thesis for a more detailed breakdown. ADD CONTEXT ChartScan AI can identify a ticker or timeframe when it is clearly visible in your chart. You can also provide the market and timeframe yourself for additional context. KEEP YOUR ANALYSES ORGANIZED Save completed analyses and their source charts to your private Journal. Your Journal uses private iCloud storage when available, with on-device storage as a fallback. Revisit previous setups, compare your saved reads, and delete individual entries or your complete history whenever you choose. EXPLORE LIVE CRYPTO — BETA Analyze live BTC, ETH, or SOL candle data without uploading a screenshot. Choose a symbol and timeframe to review market structure, technical levels, and the evidence behind the analysis. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No advertising trackers • No broker or exchange login required • Uploaded chart images are processed to generate an analysis and are not retained by the ChartScan AI backend • Your Journal uses private iCloud storage when available, with on-device storage as a fallback PRO SUBSCRIPTION ChartScan AI Pro provides access to chart analysis, detailed breakdowns, and your saved-analysis Journal. Subscription pricing and billing details are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Built for traders and learners who want a clearer second opinion—not guaranteed signals or promises of profit. ChartScan AI provides educational and informational analysis only. It does not provide financial, investment, or trading advice. AI-generated analysis can contain errors. Always verify prices, levels, and market information independently before making financial decisions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chartscanai.pages.dev/privacy/

Screenshots

Candela3 screens
ChartScan AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Candela at every 2 days against ChartScan AI's monthly. Candela also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Candela sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ChartScan AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candela ships an update every 2 days, ChartScan AI monthly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Candela versus ChartScan AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandelaChartScan AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiuseppe PapaleoSandoval LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Candela

Subscriptions1
  • Candela Pro$4.997 Days
3 purchases

ChartScan AI

Subscriptions3
  • ChartThesis Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • ChartThesis Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • ChartThesis Pro Six Months$59.996 Months

Questions

Is Candela free?
Candela is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChartScan AI free?
ChartScan AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Candela or ChartScan AI have ads?
Neither Candela nor ChartScan AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Candela or ChartScan AI?
Candela ships an update every 2 days, and ChartScan AI monthly. Most recently, Candela was updated on October 14, 2026 and ChartScan AI on October 14, 2026.

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