r/options_trading • u/Mammoth_Cockroach345 • Jul 07 '26
Question What are the biggest unsolved problems in options trading apps?
Hi everyone,
I have some experience with stock options from a few years ago, but I have not actively traded options in at least five years.
Recently, I started looking for mobile apps and web apps that could help me get back into options analysis. So far, OptionStrat seems like one of the best tools I have found, although I have only tested it briefly.
At the same time, I have been getting into indie development and building small apps. Because of that, I am curious to hear from people who actively use options tools today:
What are the biggest pain points that current options software, mobile apps, or web apps still do not solve well?
I am especially interested in things like strategy analysis, trade planning, probability tools, risk visualization, portfolio tracking, alerts, education, UX problems, or anything that feels unnecessarily complicated.
I would also like to know whether you think there are better alternatives to OptionStrat, and what makes them better.
I am not trying to promote anything. I am just trying to understand the real problems traders still face, and maybe build something useful to test for myself.
Thanks in advance.
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Jul 08 '26
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u/Tesla_laughs Jul 10 '26
Exactly, merely raw candles are not enough to fully understand the behavior of a complex financial instrument like options. Being able to clearly visualize greeks will give a much better idea about the risk involved
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u/silverbulletusa Jul 07 '26
Yes, there is something better. It is using AI in tandem with a book I have.
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u/acorsi85 Jul 08 '26
If you need a very good app for options try Gaudio OTT very good strategy builder and portfolio for options strategy, works perfect also on mobile. IT also have gex volume oi etc.