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MarketSim

S Tier
Best in class · #1 of 11
94
4.6★20.7K ratings
Free + IAPprice
6dsince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad

What is MarketSim?

MarketSim is a finance app where users start with $10,000 in virtual cash and trade real stocks at real market prices. It includes research tools such as charts, company profiles, key stats, and a watchlist, plus portfolio tracking for holdings and returns. The app states that all trades and returns are simulated and that nothing in it is investment advice.

Pricing. MarketSim is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Practising stock trades without risking real money
  • Following a watchlist and comparing stock charts and key stats
  • Testing an investing idea and tracking its simulated portfolio return

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Why this app is in S tier

MarketSim scores 94 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 84, App Store search rank 100, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Real markets. Play money. Start with $10,000 in virtual cash and trade real stocks at real prices. Build a portfolio, try out an idea, and see how it does without risking any real money. TRADING • Buy and sell stocks with virtual cash at real market prices. • Trade by dollar amount or number of shares, including fractional shares. • Orders placed while the market is closed fill at the next open. • See every order you've placed in your order history. RESEARCH • Search for companies by name or ticker. • Browse the day's most active stocks, top gainers, and top losers. • View price charts, company profiles, and key stats. • Add stocks to your watchlist to keep an eye on them. YOUR PORTFOLIO • Follow your portfolio's value over time. • See shares, average cost, and total return for each holding. • See how each position contributes to your portfolio. • Dividends are paid and stock splits are applied automatically. MARKETSIM PREMIUM • Up to 10 portfolios, each with its own cash, holdings, and history. • Pick any starting balance from $1 to $1 billion for new portfolios. • Refresh quotes anytime with no cooldown. • No ads. MarketSim is a simulator for learning and entertainment. All

Compare in Stock Trading Simulator

MeasureMarketSimTrading GameBest Brokers Stock Market Game
TierSSS
Score94 / 10093 / 10093 / 100
Rating4.6 ★4.8 ★4.6 ★
Ratings20.7K5.4K14.0K
Latest ratings · 180d4.6 ★ · 20 reviews——
Last update6d ago70d ago87d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree + IAPFree + IAP

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Questions about MarketSim

Does trading in MarketSim use real money?

No. The listing says trades use virtual cash with no monetary value that cannot be withdrawn. All balances and returns are simulated.

Are the stock prices real?

The listing says trades happen at real market prices, but market data may be delayed or inaccurate.

What does Premium add?

Premium allows up to 10 portfolios, starting balances from $1 to $1 billion for new portfolios, quote refreshes with no cooldown, and no ads.

Is MarketSim free?

MarketSim is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is MarketSim good for?

MarketSim is built for practising stock trades without risking real money, following a watchlist and comparing stock charts and key stats, testing an investing idea and tracking its simulated portfolio return. It sits in the stock trading simulator list on AppTierList.

Is MarketSim worth it?

MarketSim is S tier, ranked #1 of 11 stock trading simulator apps with a score of 94 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 20,710 ratings. That is the top of its list.

How does MarketSim compare to Trading Game?

MarketSim is S tier at 94; Trading Game is S tier at 93. MarketSim ranks higher. MarketSim is free to download, with in-app purchases, Trading Game is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is MarketSim updated?

MarketSim was updated 6 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Stock Trading Simulator (S tier, #1)
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
94 / 100
Rank in list
#1 of 11
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.6 out of 5
Number of ratings
20,710
Recent reviews
4.6 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(6 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Finance
Good for
Practising stock trades without risking real money, Following a watchlist and comparing stock charts and key stats, Testing an investing idea and tracking its simulated portfolio return
Requires
iOS 18.0 or later
Size
43 MB
Age rating
12+
Languages
1
Runs on
iPhone, iPad
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
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