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Head-to-head

OANDA vs TradingView

OANDA 4.7★ · Free to download 65
Winner TradingView
TradingView 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75

TradingView is generally preferred for its comprehensive charting and analytical tools, despite recent mobile app glitches, while OANDA serves as a functional broker for executing trades, particularly for those who integrate with other platforms.

Full reviews: OANDA · TradingView

TradingView offers extensive charting, custom indicators, and a robust desktop experience, though its mobile app has faced recent criticism for glitches and usability. OANDA is praised for its user-friendly trading platform and API, but struggles with mobile charting, reliability issues, and limited product offerings.

Head to head

Features & Tools edge: TradingViewR2R3R5R9
OANDA OANDA users appreciate its straightforward and easy-to-use platform for executing trades R2. The API connection for programmatic trading is a strong point R5. However, many users find the app's features limited, citing a lack of commodities like gold and silver R9, inability to view multiple charts R15, and a desire for widgets . Mobile charting features are frequently criticized as poor and needing improvement R3.
TradingView TradingView is highly praised for its extensive charting tools, custom indicators, and comprehensive analysis capabilities . Users value the ability to create their own indicators and customize the platform . However, some users note the absence of an earnings calendar on the app and issues with volume-based drawings and indicators not loading or failing after updates .
Ease of Use tieR2R12R15R26
OANDA Many OANDA users find the platform simple, intuitive, and easy to use, especially for beginners R2R12R26. However, some recent updates have made the app less user-friendly, with complaints about formatting issues and a new buy/sell box obscuring charts . Some users also find navigation difficult and the platform not very versatile R15.
TradingView TradingView is described as powerful and customizable, but new users may find its interface and features complex and not intuitive . While the desktop version is highly regarded, the mobile app is often described as confusing and hard to navigate, especially on iPhones R72.
Reliability & Performance tieR1R7R10R13
OANDA OANDA faces significant criticism regarding its reliability. Users report frequent app crashes , slow response times R7, and login issues that require continuous re-logging or app reinstallation . There are also serious complaints about trades not closing due to widening spreads R1R22, canceled trades R10, inability to modify trades R13, and alleged slippage .
TradingView TradingView's mobile app has recent issues with glitches, slow loading charts, and crashes R100R118. Users report problems with full-screen chart mode turning black R67, charts not loading R118, and drawing tools malfunctioning . Connectivity issues, such as getting logged out of broker links and the app not working with mobile data , are also mentioned. Some users also experience flickering glitches and crosshair issues .
Price & Value tieR1R19R22R34
OANDA OANDA is a free-to-download app, but users complain about high spreads R1R22R34 and alleged predatory practices like not allowing winning trades to close or hitting stop losses with spread liquidity sweeps R19. There are also reports of issues with welcome bonuses not being fully honored .
TradingView TradingView offers a free tier with in-app purchases. Users complain about the premium pricing being too high . Some users are frustrated by ads appearing even on premium accounts and issues with being double-charged or charged immediately despite promises of free trials R112.
Customer Support edge: OANDAR11R23R35R36
OANDA OANDA receives mixed reviews for customer service. Some users praise it as superb and 100% winning R23R35. However, others report poor customer service, difficulty reaching agents, and being given the runaround for execution errors R11R36. There are also issues with slow withdrawal processes and problems adding funds .
TradingView TradingView's customer support is a major point of contention. Many users report no customer support or difficulty getting help R61R69R112. The AI chat is described as useless, generating unclickable or non-working action buttons R69. Users also mention issues with refunds and being unable to open support tickets while on a trial subscription R112.
Pick OANDA if

Pick OANDA if you are looking for a straightforward broker for executing trades, especially if you plan to use its API for programmatic trading or connect it with other charting platforms like TradingView R5R12. It's also suitable if you value responsive customer service for general inquiries R23.

Pick TradingView if

Pick TradingView if you prioritize advanced charting, custom indicators, and comprehensive market analysis, particularly for use on a desktop or iPad . It's ideal for traders who want extensive tools and customization options for their trading strategies .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of recent negative reviews, particularly concerning mobile app performance and reliability, which skews their current perception compared to their higher lifetime ratings. TradingView's issues often stem from mobile app glitches and customer support, while OANDA's are more related to trading execution, spreads, and general app stability.

Frequently asked

Is OANDA good for crypto trading?
OANDA has limited options for cryptocurrency trading, with users expressing frustration over many cryptocurrencies, like XRP, being blocked R4R53.
Can I use TradingView on my iPhone?
While TradingView has an iPhone app, many users report it is confusing, hard to navigate, and prone to glitches, crashes, and charts not loading properly on iPhones R67R72R100R118.
Does OANDA offer commodities like gold?
According to user reviews, OANDA does not offer commodities like gold (XAU/USD) or silver, which is a point of dissatisfaction for some traders R9.
Is TradingView customer support responsive?
TradingView's customer support is frequently criticized, with many users reporting no support, difficulty getting help, and issues with the AI chat being unhelpful or non-functional R61R69R112.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] OANDA 5/5 · US User Friendly: Very straight forward and easy to use platform
  2. [R3] OANDA 3/5 · US Oanda panda: Charts suck and need improvement for mobile
  3. [R5] OANDA 5/5 · US Love the platform: I use the API connection extensively to trade using programs I created. The connection is easy and works very well!
  4. [R9] OANDA 3/5 · US Gold: Where is gold xau/usd ? No commodity?no gold or silver! Also still waiting for minim 500 /1 leverage !
  5. [R12] OANDA 3/5 · US Easy and User Friendly: I have been using this platform since MT4 was shut down. It is simple, intuitive and you are able to connect to other platforms like trading view which makes my life much easier!
  6. [R15] OANDA 3/5 · US Review: Platform not very versatile- would like to be able to view more than one chart at a time. Also difficult to view/change ongoing orders
  7. [R26] OANDA 5/5 · US Yup: Pretty easy and simple
  8. [R1] OANDA 2/5 · US Must-watch trades: Need to watch for closing quotes due to widening spreads, as the trade may not close.
  9. [R7] OANDA 1/5 · US Technical issue with the OANDA App: The OANDA App has been changed somewhat in the past two months- it responds so slowly whenever I click a new section.
  10. [R10] OANDA 1/5 · US Needs improvement: Let me deposit money but it keeps canceling my trades
  11. [R13] OANDA 1/5 · US Wont allow me to modify my trade.: I was in a trade and wanted to move my stop loss to +1 but the app wouldnt allow it. So I had to close my trade early. Trash….
  12. [R19] OANDA 1/5 · US They want you too loose money: You won’t be able to close your winning trades, either on app or mt4 until you hit a lose then you are forced to close a loosing trade. Garbage
  13. [R22] OANDA 1/5 · US Spread: I get spreads have to be included but 30 points of spread is crazy to me and it literally crosses over my TP and it won’t trigger that is just crazy they got to fix something
  14. [R34] OANDA 1/5 · US I hate the changes: I’ve been with OANDA since 2006 this new platform sucks and their spreads are even worse. I hate retail platforms that’s why I’m going back to my futures institutional platform.
  15. [R11] OANDA 5/5 · US Client review: Phone chats can be better, don’t have an app for computer or MacBook have to use webhub
  16. [R23] OANDA 4/5 · US Exceptional: The app and customer service are superb.
  17. [R35] OANDA 5/5 · US Lio: Excellent service.
  18. [R36] OANDA 3/5 · GB support gives the runaround: I reported a clear execution error where my stop-loss order was triggered at a price that was never reached on the market, a phantom wick. This is a clear platform error. I provided charts, timestamps, and all the data from other exchanges as proof. A support agent named Mark was assigned my ticket. For three weeks, he has been giving me the runaround. First, he sa
  19. [R4] OANDA 1/5 · US To Many One Stars: Not giving money to an app “trading platform” that can’t seem to get their crypto trading together in. Pretty frustrating Trading View adds them as a top option. That’s dishonest If most crypto currencies are blocked like xrp!
  20. [R53] OANDA 5/5 · US Crypto: Easy to use App but very few options for currency pairs and cryptocurrency available for trading.
  21. [R67] TradingView 2/5 · US Full screen chart mode: On my iPhone 13, the chart works normally, but when I tap the full-screen button, the screen turns completely black and no chart is displayed. This happens with all symbols.
  22. [R72] TradingView 3/5 · US App is kind of hard to navigate: Although this app is amazing on a computer or MacBook, this app really seems to fall short on the cell phone. Maybe it is better on iPad, but it is not compatible with iPhone. Very confusing and unclear.
  23. [R100] TradingView 1/5 · US Mobile app is horrible: If I could give zero stars I would. TradingView on mobile used to be fine. Now it’s super glitchy, loading charts takes forever, and sometimes the app just crashes.
  24. [R118] TradingView 1/5 · US App doesn’t work anymore: The chart doesn’t load anymore the app doesn’t work anymore For some reason even tho it’s up to date
  25. [R61] TradingView 1/5 · US .: No customer support
  26. [R69] TradingView 3/5 · US Still believe in you guys: The most frustrating thing is that you aren't even able to report an issue. This AI chat is useless, it looks like it generates action buttons that are not clickable or not working when clickable. Very inconsistent. What I wanted to suggest: Please add an option to disable this new "AI generated earning summary"(when clicking on "e" icon at the bottom of the chart). It's
  27. [R112] TradingView 1/5 · US Scammers: No support, no one to get a hold of regarding refund for false advertisement. The subscription says 30 days free but immediately charged me and once I cancelled my subscription i was unable to contact customer service. Apparently to get any help from them you have to pay for it!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store