TIP vs PnL App: self-assessment report vs AI journal mentor.
Both focus on trading behavior. TIP starts with your self-report and gives you patterns to check against your records. PnL App centers on ongoing trade journaling and an AI mentor.
| What you are choosing | TIP | PnL App |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Free 18-question profile; free 89-item Full Assessment | A trade journal with emotion and decision context; a separate psychology diagnostic |
| Main output | Optional 40+ page PDF: 21 scored constructs, archetype, record checks and a first practice | The developer describes Pnlee as an AI mentor that reviews trading behavior and offers feedback over time |
| Workflow | Check candidate patterns against your own journal or broker history, then test one practice | Log and review trades within the app; the developer also describes Discipline Mode and community features |
| Price model | $79 USD once for the PDF; no subscription | Free download with in-app purchases. The US App Store lists Pro at $12.99/month and Pro+AI at $24.99/month, with annual options |
Sources: PnL App’s product description and US App Store listing. Features are the developer’s descriptions, not independently tested claims. Store prices vary by region and can change; check the plan before buying.
When an ongoing journal may fit.
If you want to record trades and revisit behavior inside an app, PnL App is built around that workflow. An AI mentor needs the context you supply; compare its feedback with your own trading record.
When the TIP report may fit.
If you already keep a journal and want a structured starting point for reviewing your own patterns, TIP offers a report you can keep and work through at your pace. It does not provide a live journal, AI coaching, broker integration or order blocking.
These are different scopes, not proof that either tool improves profits. TIP’s trading-specific adaptations have not yet been validated. TIP is not affiliated with PnL App or Breiterman LLC.
See what TIP includes · Read the scoring rules and limits
18 questions · About 2 minutes · Free · No card required