Comparison

FairOption vs LYNX Trading

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

Head to head
About

FairOption

Features
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WELCOME to the FairOption App *** THE GOLD STANDARD OPTION PRICING CALCULATOR (Since 2014) *** Version 3.2 is a super-powerful, easy-to-use option pricing tool completely rewritten using Apple's latest SwiftUI framework, and now available for numerous Apple devices including iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch. All versions include syncing of your securities data across all Apple platforms you purchase the App. See screenshots here for the main features, and website video for more detail. If you are someone who wants the best option pricing software on the top and most secure Apple platform, then you can do no better than use the FairOption App. FEATURES and BENEFITS: - Fast Option Pricing in a fully interactive, two-way scrollable grid. - Works great in Light and Dark Modes (Plus in Landscape and Portrait orientations on iPhone and iPad). - Greeks are displayed (with descriptions) by a single tap on any option result. - Auto Syncing of securities between your Apple devices. (The App is supplied per-platform) - Comprehensive Help document covering all app features and settings. - Binomial and Black-Scholes pricing models are included. (The Binomial has an adjustable number of calculation steps and is more suited to American exercise-style options. The Black-Scholes-Merton model is better for pricing European options and is adapted for dividend-paying securities) - Included Continuously Compounded Interest Rate calculator for input of the risk-free interest rate parameter. (Extensive explanation contained within help document) - Automatic strike price intervals that can be easily overridden with 1 tap. - Editable default template for all new securities. - Numerous utilities, including for import/export of securities data to a local file (in JSON or CSV format) for spreadsheet analysis, or backup/restore purposes. - Added Demo data utility: to help you get 'up-to-speed' using the 'Quick Start Guide'. - Test Calc mode to set a fixed amount of time to expiry for test and comparison purposes. - No 'in-app' purchases. (It's already 'All-in-there'!) - Designed by main Developer with over 30 years' experience of developing financial and option pricing software. *** Whether you are a Pro Trader, or someone just starting out learning about options, you will find FairOption to be an invaluable tool *** WHAT'S NEW in VERSION 3.2: - Ability to sync across all Apple device platforms you purchase the app - Complete rewrite using SwiftUI (The framework first introduced by Apple in 2019) - Import/Export of Securities data (This facilitates independent local backup and restore via the JSON file format) - Included Demo Data utility for testing and familiarity purposes. - All Option results tables are scrollable in both directions on all devices and fully interactive - Short-term Weeklys and longer-term LEAPS option expiry variants are specifically catered for - Improved, faster switching between Call and Put option results, but whilst still maintaining the current expiry and strike price selection - Included Continuously Compounded Interest Rate Calculator for easy calculation of the risk-free interest rate parameter - Editable default template for all new securities SUPPORT We welcome feedback and suggestions concerning FairOption. Please contact us at support@FairOption.com if you have any problems Our Terms of use: https://www.fairoption.com/terms.php Our Privacy Policy: https://www.fairoption.com/privacy.php Apple's Licence Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LYNX Trading

Trade stocks, options, futures, currencies, and more on global exchanges directly from your mobile device. Access your account anytime, view real-time prices and charts, set alerts, and manage your portfolio on the go.

Highlights
  • Trade shares, options, futures, currencies
  • Real-time streaming prices and charts
  • Mobile price alerts
  • Mobile scanner for opportunities
  • Real-time order and portfolio tracking
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Disclaimer: Investing involves risks and you may lose more than your initial investment. Options and futures are just two examples of complex and high-risk products. These are not suitable for all investors. Only invest in markets, products, and strategies that you understand and that are appropriate for your personal circumstances. Trade professionally with the LYNX Trading App via mobile phone and tablet. You have access to the exchanges and your personal account at any time of the day. Trade, for example, in shares, options, futures, currencies and more. You can log into the app if you are a LYNX client. Not yet have an account? Then freely try out this app in a test environment with delayed price data. No registration required. The benefits of the LYNX Trading app: • View real-time streaming prices and charts (for a fee) • Trade in shares, options, futures, currencies and more • Set mobile price alerts • Scan and find new opportunities via the mobile scanner • Follow your orders and your portfolio in real time.

Screenshots

FairOption4 screens
LYNX Trading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LYNX Trading at Free against FairOption's $17.99. LYNX Trading also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

LYNX Trading is free to download; FairOption costs $17.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FairOption ships an update every 23 months, LYNX Trading every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FairOption versus LYNX Trading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFairOptionLYNX Trading
Price$17.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—38.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiles HitchamLynx B.V.

In-app purchases

None

FairOption

No in-app purchases

None

LYNX Trading

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FairOption free?
FairOption costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LYNX Trading free?
LYNX Trading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FairOption or LYNX Trading have ads?
Neither FairOption nor LYNX Trading shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FairOption or LYNX Trading?
FairOption ships an update every 23 months, and LYNX Trading every 3 months. Most recently, FairOption was updated on May 15, 2026 and LYNX Trading on July 17, 2026.

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