Comparison

First Securities vs E

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

Head to head
About

First Securities

Features
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First Securities (HK) Limited launched the latest investment information and mobile trading platform. It provides Hong Kong securities trading and allows you to grasp the latest market trend. Also, you can check your global market portfolio wherever and whenever you are. Immediately download the application to capture the investment opportunities. Major features include: - Real-time and Delayed Hong Kong Stock Quotes Services - Professional and technical chart analysis - Customer portfolio - View Account Balance Information (all currencies) - ETFs, A+H Quotes, Index constituents, Industry constituents, Foreign Exchange - Top 20 stocks ranking Market information: - Hong Kong, China and the International Indices - Finance news, market move - Listed company activities, including results announcement and fund raising rights issue - Dividend history - IPO information

About

E

This platform offers global multi-asset trading for stocks, funds, and bonds. Access market quotes and execute trades across various international markets. Benefit from new customer rewards, advisory services, and AI-powered trading tools.

Highlights
  • Global multi-asset trading
  • Market quotes and trading services
  • Hong Kong, U.S., and Connect stock trading
  • Fund and bond trading
  • New customer rewards
  • AI intelligent services
  • Automated wealth management
Features
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[Latest Offers] 1. New customers who complete a fund deposit can receive gifts valued up to HKD 4,400; 2. Enjoy multiple benefits for IPO subscriptions; multiple successful allocations can receive Value Gold ETF as a gift; 3. Introducing the new financing service「融易贷」, supporting fund and bond collateral, with a HKD 500 interest reduction voucher upon activation. E-Commerce International 「易淘金国际」 is a global multi-asset trading platform launched by GF Securities (Hong Kong) Brokerage Limited, providing users with market quotes and trading services for Hong Kong stocks, U.S. stocks, Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, and U.S. stock options. E-Commerce International 「易淘金国际」 also supports online market quotes and trading for global funds, bonds, notes (including investment zone for general product ELI), and Greater Bay Area "Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect" products, making your global asset allocation simpler and easier! GF Securities (Hong Kong) Brokerage Limited was established in 2006 and had paid-in capital of HK$3.1 Billion as of May 2024.GF Securities (Hong Kong) Brokerage Limited is licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong to conduct Type 1 regulated activities (Dealing in Securities) and Type 4 regulated activities (Advising on Securities) as stipulated in the “Securities and Futures Ordinance” (CE No.: AOB364). Reasons to Choose GF Hong Kong 'E-Commerce International「易淘金国际」': [Rich Rewards] Offers generous new customer rewards; full coverage of fees when transferring eligible securities; [Advisory Services] RuiJinGu International「睿金股国际」 Advisory Services, led by professional advisors, "Only charge when profitable"! [Financing Advantages] Provides automated financing services, with a financing ratio of up to 85% for eligible securities; [Automated Wealth Management] "Idle funds" are automatically subscribed and redeemed through eSave 「广发宝」to increase account returns; [AI Intelligent Services] Offers voice trading assistant, AI stock analysis, and other AI intelligent services; [Safe and Reliable] Parent company GF Securities is listed in Hong Kong and Shenzhen (01776.HK, 000776.SZ), with strong capital strength. Contact Us Company Website: https://gfse.gfgroup.com.hk/ Customer Hotline: (852) 3719 1288 Company Address: 27/F,GF Tower, 81 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Screenshots

First Securities4 screens
E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: E at every 3 weeks against First Securities's every 2 months. First Securities's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Securities ships an update every 2 months, E every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
First Securities versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst SecuritiesE
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirst Securities (HK) LimitedGF Securities (Hong Kong) Brokerage Limited

In-app purchases

None

First Securities

No in-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Securities free?
First Securities is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do First Securities or E have ads?
Neither First Securities nor E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First Securities or E?
First Securities ships an update every 2 months, and E every 3 weeks. Most recently, First Securities was updated on October 3, 2026 and E on October 5, 2026.

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