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Plainvest vs StockMotion

Both stand on financial literacy apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Plainvest

Free plan Web

Pick Plainvest if you are a beginner seeking visual investing education, inflation comparisons, and adjustable financial scenarios. Look elsewhere for live market predictions, financial advice, or stated broker and bank integrations.

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StockMotion

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac

StockMotion pairs financial lessons with fictional-market practice and has distinct offerings for individuals, employers, and advisors. Individuals can play for free, but should note that in-app purchases are available.

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The facts

	Plainvest	StockMotion
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Android, iPhone, Mac
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	3	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	plainvest.app	stockmotion.io
On financial literacy apps	#18 of 25	#14 of 25

Plainvest: what it does well

Full simulator available on the free plan
No account or card required for free access
Adjustable country, savings, contributions, and time horizon
Inflation calculator compares purchasing-power effects
Beginner lessons cover ETFs, Bitcoin, and retirement

What to know first

Projections use simplified assumptions
Results are not financial advice or predictions
Inflation assumptions are not updated live every second

StockMotion: what it does well

Simulated buying and selling uses fictional money.
Lessons cover personal finance and investing.
Daily streaks, challenges, quizzes, and levels support progress.
Employer offering includes participation and progress reporting.

What to know first

In-app purchases are available.
Mac compatibility specifies Apple M1 chip or later.
Privacy notice says complete security cannot be guaranteed.

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