Mobile app quality: what do you actually trade on?

The mobile app is where most people check and many people trade, and the apps differ enormously: order interfaces, charting, reliability on slow connections.

Mobile app quality: what do you actually trade on? — risk-reward diagram
A risk-reward ratio of 1 to 2

Share:

  • the broker and app
  • what it does well and badly
  • the mobile-specific mistake it caused
Mobile app quality: what do you actually trade on? — candlestick anatomy diagram
The parts of a candlestick: wick, body, open and close

First-hand only. The platform comparison guide covers the app ecosystems.

Background: MetaTrader 4 vs MetaTrader 5 vs cTrader vs TradingView

The four platforms most forex traders choose between, compared on charting, order types, automation and broker availability.

What is the difference between MT4 and MT5?

MT5 has more timeframes (21 against 9), depth of market, a built-in economic calendar, more order types and a faster strategy tester. MT4 Expert Advisors written in MQL4 don't run on MT5 without being rewritten.

Can I trade forex directly on TradingView?

Yes, if your broker offers a TradingView integration. You connect your broker account and place orders from TradingView's charts.

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