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Stocktwits vs thinkorswim

Stocktwits 4.8★ · Free to download 70
Winner thinkorswim
thinkorswim 4.7★ · Free to download 65

Stocktwits is better for social interaction and sentiment analysis, while thinkorswim offers a more robust and feature-rich trading platform, despite its recent technical issues and compatibility demands.

Full reviews: Stocktwits · thinkorswim

Stocktwits excels as a social platform for stock discussions and sentiment tracking, though it struggles with moderation and technical glitches. Thinkorswim provides a comprehensive trading experience, but recent mandatory updates have caused significant compatibility and performance problems for many users.

Head to head

Features & Functionality edge: thinkorswimR5R9R15R29
Stocktwits Stocktwits is praised for its ability to provide live feeds, track trending stocks, and offer a community for discussing specific ticker symbols R5R29. Users appreciate its utility for day trading and as a 'sanity check' before trading R29. However, some users note removed features, such as the ability to see futures prices during off-hours, making it less useful than before R9. There are also requests for more advanced charting features, like custom percentage gain/loss comparisons R15.
thinkorswim thinkorswim is recognized as a full-featured trading platform, offering extensive tools for tracking the market, monitoring portfolios, and making trade adjustments . It's considered powerful for options trading, with some users wishing for more streamlined options features . However, some find the interface confusing for new investors , and there are complaints about a lack of parity between the mobile and desktop versions, especially concerning charting and custom indicators .
Ease of Use edge: StocktwitsR2R29R32R39
Stocktwits Stocktwits is generally considered easy to use and navigate R29R32. Users find it simple to express ideas and benefit from community insights R2. However, some experience issues with clumsy design and user experience, especially on the app compared to the platform R39.
thinkorswim thinkorswim is described as intuitive for beginners, with good charts and an easy buying/selling process . Despite this, some users find its interface confusing and complex, particularly for those who are not sophisticated, full-time traders . There are also complaints about clunky options trading and a lack of integration between trading and charting .
Reliability & Performance tieR1R6R18R24
Stocktwits Stocktwits users report numerous reliability issues, including the app crashing at launch R1, significant sizing bugs on iPad R6, and problems with loading stock information R24. Watchlist refresh issues and general lag are also mentioned R18. Some users also note the app draining battery quickly R34 and muting audio .
thinkorswim thinkorswim faces significant criticism for recent performance issues, with users reporting the app being very slow, especially in options trading . Frequent crashes are a concern , and many users are locked out due to mandatory iOS updates that older devices cannot support R61R65R71R73. Glitches in lot trading methods and charting display are also reported .
Community & Moderation edge: StocktwitsR2R4R7R10
Stocktwits Stocktwits is valued for its community aspect, allowing users to express ideas and benefit from others' due diligence R2R17. However, there are widespread complaints about poor moderation, leading to toxicity, misogynistic abuse, spam bots, scammers, and market manipulation R7R10R12. Users also report arbitrary bans and restrictions for commenting R4R34.
thinkorswim thinkorswim is primarily a trading platform and does not emphasize a community aspect in the same way Stocktwits does. Reviews do not discuss community interaction or moderation.
Support & Communication tieR5R22R26R34
Stocktwits Stocktwits receives positive feedback for its customer support, with users reporting fast response times and pleasant experiences R5R26. However, some users contradict this, stating there is no support and accounts are suspended autonomously without response R22R34.
thinkorswim thinkorswim reviews mention that the people working for the company are great and super helpful . However, customer attention has reportedly worsened since the change to Charles Schwab . There are also complaints about fund settlement times being too long compared to other brokers .
Pick Stocktwits if

Pick Stocktwits if you are looking for a social media platform focused on stock discussions and sentiment analysis, and you value real-time community insights R5R29. It is also a good choice if you appreciate a generally easy-to-use interface for quick market checks and trending stock identification R29R32.

Pick thinkorswim if

Pick thinkorswim if you are an experienced trader or a beginner looking for a comprehensive, full-featured trading platform with advanced charting and options trading capabilities . It is particularly suited for those who need to manage portfolios and make trade adjustments on the go, assuming your device meets the latest iOS requirements .

Evidence note: The evidence for thinkorswim's support and communication is limited, with only a few reviews touching on customer service and fund settlement times. The primary focus of recent thinkorswim reviews is on technical issues and device compatibility.

Frequently asked

Is Stocktwits free to use?
Yes, Stocktwits is free to download and use, with users appreciating the value they get from the free version R17R20.
Does thinkorswim work on older devices?
No, thinkorswim has recently implemented mandatory updates that require newer iOS versions (typically iOS 18), making the app incompatible with many older iPhones and iPads R61R65R71R73.
Are there issues with moderation on Stocktwits?
Yes, many Stocktwits users report significant issues with moderation, including widespread toxicity, misogynistic abuse, spam bots, scammers, and market manipulation, with some users experiencing arbitrary bans R4R7R10R12.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] Stocktwits 5/5 · US Great Customer Support: There are several apps i use for quality assurance for my research before buying/selling my stocks and Stocktwits app allows me to stay up to date with live feed from a community of users discussing the specific ticker symbol of interest in any moment of time when the company stock is active. The customer support has very fast response time
  2. [R9] Stocktwits 3/5 · US Removed features: The most useful feature of this app was being able to see futures prices vs closing prices on stocks during off hours. Why would they remove that? I really don’t have any reason to use this app instead of the apple stocks app now.
  3. [R15] Stocktwits 3/5 · US Missing custom percentage gain and loss from the graph: Can you guys add the 2 graph comparison so I can compare the top point vs low point to see gain % vs losses % just like yahoo finance?
  4. [R29] Stocktwits 5/5 · US Great app: This app is easy to use and very accurate for finding trending stocks. It’s best utilized with other platforms, but this is a great sanity check before trading. App is amazing for day trading, not sure how helpful it is for swing trading and long term investing though.
  5. [R2] Stocktwits 5/5 · US Hate the Community: But I love the opportunity to express unique and challenging ideas. I also benefit from the due diligence of others from time to time usually in the form of posts regarding press releases or scientific papers in biotech. A good example would be Zevra’s paper on MIPLYFFA research in the infant NPC population.
  6. [R32] Stocktwits 5/5 · US Total: Great stuff and easy to use
  7. [R39] Stocktwits 3/5 · GB Great platform. Good app.: The stock twits platform is brilliant with great content from its community. The app is a little lacklustre with some clumsy design and user experience. It works though.
  8. [R1] Stocktwits 1/5 · US App crashes at launch on iOS 18.7.3: Useless if you chose not to update to Apples liquid glass garbage.
  9. [R6] Stocktwits 3/5 · US iPad Bugs: For iPad, there is a huge bug on sizing. Makes it impossible to use. Please fix it!
  10. [R18] Stocktwits 3/5 · GB Great but could be better: Great app and idea, my only issues with the app: -pre market and after hours share prices are very delayed -sentiment readings don’t seem to make sense It would be good if we could track watchers over time, the same way you can track message volume on the charts
  11. [R24] Stocktwits 3/5 · GB Needs optimisation: I’m a regular user of Stocktwits and I have experienced one problems over the past weeks. Every time I choose to load one stock to either see the chart or messages it does not load (forever loading sign appears), I literally have to go to yahoo finance to resolve the problem. Please optimise your servers
  12. [R4] Stocktwits 1/5 · US Trash: Trash app that bans you for rules that are based on feelings. Pay $30 for “edge” and get banned by someone that doesn’t like what u have to say and then have to wait until a week day to be able to post again. Platform has become a joke.
  13. [R7] Stocktwits 1/5 · US Wow…this is garbage: Absolute garbage! I have attempted to build my platform utilizing basic strategies and this company just doesn’t understand messaging or marketing. This app is a joke compared to other social media platforms. Also, contains illicit activity and spam bots. Thank you AIRe.PublicPlatform
  14. [R10] Stocktwits 1/5 · US .: You can say whatever you want! Market manipulation all over
  15. [R22] Stocktwits 1/5 · US No support: They’re autonomously suspending accounts with no response from support or any way to actually hear from a human being
  16. [R26] Stocktwits 5/5 · US Absolutely GREAT APP!!!: My experience has been pleasant and they were quick to respond to my emails!
  17. [R34] Stocktwits 1/5 · US Scam: This app will constantly open new browser windows for unsolicited ads. Also you will be constantly banned with 0 explanation or support. Also this will DRAIN your battery like no other. Literally 1% per minute.
  18. [R17] Stocktwits 5/5 · US One week user review: Colorful, full of banter from your co-investors. More freedom than reddit. This is a great app and I am using only the free version.
  19. [R20] Stocktwits 5/5 · US The Best: The Single Best App on the Markets Bar None! For Both Professionals and Novices. I Don’t Pay for Apps other than SPOT. Especially from Equity so called “Hot Shots” and Information that I get on a professional basis anyways. Because I’m prudent and Cheap, but I’d pay for StockTwits. Luckily They Don’t Charge. It’s FREE!
  20. [R61] thinkorswim 1/5 · US Forced mandatory updates: Think or swim have a bad habit of forced mandatory updates that will make your older iPhone and iPad not compatible. They should have an option where you can update to the latest compatible version instead of not being compatible at all and now you have to buy new devices. Or maybe that’s the point maybe they have some type of agreement with Apple I’m not sure but it’s no
  21. [R65] thinkorswim 5/5 · US Can’t use app anymore😤: My phone is not compatible for the latest iOS update and now I cannot use the app. This is not OK! Do something.
  22. [R71] thinkorswim 5/5 · US Unable to use app: Like the app and the features. Can’t use it anymore however due to updates that I also can’t apply on the phone. Hopefully I can workaround it but not as of now.
  23. [R73] thinkorswim 1/5 · US these morons broke the app: enough with the pointless updates. since the app no longer works on my phone ill be taking my business elsewhere
  24. [R12] Stocktwits 3/5 · US They have a ways to go.: Rude people not Real investors . And a bunch of scammers trying to sell crypto investments.

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