Comparison

Forex Alerts vs Smoothpips

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

Head to head
About

Forex Alerts

This app provides transparent, AI-powered forex trading signals with fully visible trade outcomes. It analyzes technical indicators and uses quality gates to deliver signals, offering both swing trading and scalping options. All trade results, wins and losses, are published directly within the app for review.

Highlights
  • AI-powered signal generation
  • Transparent trade history (wins/losses)
  • Analysis of 15+ technical indicators
  • Four quality gates for signal verification
  • Pro Signals (swing trading)
  • Auto Signals (scalping)
  • Detailed signal parameters (entry, TP, SL, confidence)
Features
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Forex Alerts helps traders follow the FX market with structured trading signal alerts, buy and sell trade ideas, entry levels, stop loss, take profit targets, and visible signal history. Built for traders who want structure instead of hype, Forex Alerts focuses on clear setups, risk context, market conditions, and transparency. When the market does not meet quality conditions, the app can show no-trade briefs or watchlist setups instead of forcing a weak signal. WHAT YOU GET - Forex trading alerts for major currency pairs - Buy and sell FX trade ideas - Entry price, stop loss, and take profit levels - Risk/reward context for trade setups - Pro Signals for selected higher-quality setups - Auto Signals for shorter-term market opportunities - Watchlist setups when a pair is close but not ready - No-trade market briefs when conditions are not strong enough - Closed signal history with wins, losses, pips, and outcomes - Currency strength, heat map, and analytics tools - Push notifications when new alerts are published MAJOR FX PAIRS Follow trade ideas and market context across popular forex pairs including EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, USD/CHF, and NZD/USD. WHY FOREX ALERTS IS DIFFERENT Many trading signal apps focus only on exciting alerts. Forex Alerts is built around a more disciplined experience. Every setup should be easy to understand: - What pair is being watched - Whether the idea is buy or sell - Where the entry, stop loss, and take profit levels are - Why the setup is active, waiting, or avoided - How previous signals performed after closing This helps subscribers review the signal history and understand the reasoning behind published alerts, watchlist ideas, and no-trade market briefs. BUILT FOR DISCIPLINED TRADERS Forex Alerts is not designed to promise fast money or guaranteed results. It is designed to help traders follow the market with more structure, cleaner alerts, and better visibility into signal outcomes. Use the app to monitor FX setups, receive push notifications, review closed signal history, compare currency strength, and stay aware when the market is not clean enough for a trade idea. SUBSCRIPTION Forex Alerts offers auto-renewing subscription plans for access to premium signal features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in App Store subscription settings. RISK DISCLOSURE Foreign exchange trading involves significant risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Signals and market information are provided for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Always consider your financial situation, trading experience, and risk tolerance before making trading decisions.

About

Smoothpips

Features
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The easiest way to calculate your risk before entering a trade! supported currencies at the moment: AUD, CAD, CHF, EUR, GBP, JPY, NZD, USD

Screenshots

Forex Alerts3 screens
Smoothpips3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smoothpips at none against Forex Alerts's 5. Smoothpips also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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 Alerts sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Smoothpips asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Forex Alerts versus Smoothpips: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForex AlertsSmoothpips
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (74 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings74 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaduranga EdirisingheDwighson Pavion

Bugs and requests

Forex Alerts

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App fails to recognize valid subscriptions after payment
  • Error validating message preventing app access
  • Cannot connect to iTunes Store error
  • App locks users out despite active subscription
  • Subscription access lost after app updates
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  • Trades not marked as closed in real-time
  • Cannot cancel subscription through app interface
  • App crashes and general functionality errors

Requested features

6 requests
  • Stock trading signals in addition to forex
  • More frequent high-quality signals
  • Better explanation of timeframes for signals
  • Detailed charts showing forex pairs
  • Donate button for premium support
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  • Transparent methodology documentation

Smoothpips

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Forex Alerts

Subscriptions5
  • Forex Alerts Premium Signals$9.997 Days
  • New Signal Notifications7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Forex Signals & Notification7 Days trial$69.993 Months
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  • New Signal Notifications7 Days trial$119.996 Months
  • New Signal Notifications7 Days trial$184.991 Year
None

Smoothpips

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forex Alerts free?
Forex Alerts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smoothpips free?
Smoothpips is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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