Comparison

FairOption vs Optactic

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

Optactic

This tool helps experienced traders visualize and plan options strategies, while also offering learning resources for beginners. It simplifies complex strategies, visualizes risks and rewards, and provides strategy recommendations. The app is fully functional offline.

Highlights
  • Visualize risks and rewards
  • Build exit plans
  • Strategy recommendations
  • 40 pre-defined strategies
  • Offline functionality
  • Black-Scholes pricing model
Features
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Optactic is a very useful tool for experienced traders to plan and visualize options strategies.  Beginners can also use this app to learn and master various options strategies using the in-app learning resources. - Simplify complex Options strategies. - Visualize risks and rewards through time and volatilities. - Build exit plans. - Strategy recommendations based on your predictions. - Rank strategies by potential rewards and risks. - 40 pre-defined Options strategies or build your own custom strategy. - Chance of profit, expected profit and returns, greeks, margin estimation. - Provide hook to your own DIY market data server. - Fully functional offline. Accuracy - Option price calculation is based on black scholes pricing model. - Stock price probability is based on log normal. - Rigorously tested to meet the strict accuracy requirement of our in-house traders. Continuous Improvement - We are actively developing new features, fixing bugs and improve app performance. - Our goal is to make Optactic an indispensable tool for option strategists. EULA - We follow the Apple standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FairOption4 screens
Optactic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Optactic at Free against FairOption's $17.99. Optactic also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). FairOption's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads 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

Optactic is free to download; FairOption costs $17.99 up front. Optactic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FairOption asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FairOption ships an update every 23 months, Optactic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FairOption versus Optactic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFairOptionOptactic
Price$17.99Free — better
Rating—4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiles HitchamHonghai Gu

In-app purchases

None

FairOption

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Optactic

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Version$17.99

Questions

Is FairOption free?
FairOption costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Optactic free?
Optactic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FairOption or Optactic have ads?
Neither FairOption nor Optactic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FairOption or Optactic?
FairOption ships an update every 23 months, and Optactic every 3 weeks. Most recently, FairOption was updated on October 20, 2026 and Optactic on October 25, 2026.

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