GameStock vs. Public.
Public is an investing app. GameStock adds the practice and the competition.
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Quick answer
Is GameStock or Public better for you?
Public is a multi-asset investing app with a Premium tier at $10 a month, and it doesn't offer paper trading. GameStock lets you practice and compete before you invest: free or paid trading tournaments, 1v1s and leagues with friends, plus buying stocks, ripping packs for real stock and building trading agents where available.
By the GameStock team · Last updated
Side by side
GameStock vs Public, feature by feature.
| Feature | GameStock | Public |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Investing and competing: tournaments, 1v1s and leagues | Real-money multi-asset investing |
| Price[1] | Yes: Free app with free and paid competitions | Partly: Free; Premium $10/mo or $96/yr |
| Paper trading | Yes: Free competitions and paper trading | No: No simulator |
| Competitions with real prizes | Yes: Core product: entry fee and prizes shown before you join | No: No trading competitions |
| Play against friends | Yes: 1v1s and private leagues of up to 24 friends | No: Not offered |
| Own real stock | Yes: Buy stocks or rip packs, where available | Yes: Full brokerage account |
The verdict
Which one should you use?
Choose GameStock if…
- You want to practice in free competitions before you invest.
- You want free or paid tournaments with prizes shown before you join.
- You want 1v1s and leagues with up to 24 friends.
- You want to start investing through pack rips, where available.
Choose Public if…
- You want a full multi-asset brokerage account.
- You want Premium research and tools for a monthly fee.
- You don't need practice before you invest.
Why Public users add GameStock.
Practice first
Public has no paper trading. On GameStock, free competitions let you test ideas against other players.
Invest with friends
Go 1v1 against a player at your level, or run a private league with up to 24 friends.
From simulation to real markets
Build a trading agent, run it in a simulated environment first, then take the same agent live.
Players said it best.
“This is by far my favorite stock trading app. The stock trading tournaments and the head to head matchups against friends are what make this app stand out from the rest. Elite app fr”
“I’m extremely impressed with Gamestock and have won many tourneys. Daily fantasy sports meets the stock market for an exciting new way to participate in the markets.”
“Honestly one of the funnest trading games out there you can trade against your friends with a million dollars and see who’s the best trader awesome”
“To be honest, GameStock is indeed impressive at how they make trading to be competitive. Was thrilled at how easy it was to join a fast-paced stock-trading tournament today and had a good score on the rankings. Would keep using this app for as long as it lasts because this is definitely what I’ve been waiting for all this while.”
“This platform is fire. What I love most about GameStock is how it turns trading into a genuine game. The tournaments are fast-paced and keep you on your toes, which has actually helped me understand market movements a lot better. The rewards system is fair, and the whole experience feels very rewarding. It’s rare to find an app that is this addictive while still being high-quality. Highly recommend gamestock!”
Alternatives
Best Public alternatives.
GameStock
Practice, compete and invest: tournaments, 1v1s, leagues and pack rips.
Robinhood
A commission-free brokerage with a $5-a-month Gold tier.
Webull
A brokerage with free paper trading and unlimited virtual funds.
GameStock vs Public FAQs
Sources
Public is a trademark of its respective owner. GameStock is not affiliated with or endorsed by Public. Competitor details come from the public sources above and may change; check them before you decide. Nothing here is investment advice. Availability of stocks, packs and paid competitions depends on your location.