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Head-to-head

MetaTrader 4 vs TradingView

MetaTrader 4 4.8★ · Free to download 75
Winner TradingView
TradingView 4.8★ · Free + IAP 80

TradingView offers more advanced charting and customization, but MetaTrader 4 is praised for its simplicity and reliability for trade execution.

Full reviews: MetaTrader 4 · TradingView

MetaTrader 4 is a straightforward and reliable platform for executing trades, favored by users for its ease of use. TradingView, while offering extensive charting and customization, faces criticism for its mobile app's glitches and complex interface.

Head to head

Features & Functionality edge: TradingViewR2R4R6R12
MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 4 is appreciated for its core trading features and being supported by most brokers . Users find it simple and effective for executing trades R26R60. However, many users desire more advanced features like price alerts, trend line alerts, additional indicators, and risk management tools R6. There are also requests for basic improvements like a 'Close All Trades' button R12 and automatic calculation of take profit and stop loss, similar to MT5 R4.
TradingView TradingView is lauded for its extensive charting tools, the ability to create custom indicators, and its comprehensive learning resources . Users appreciate the detailed analysis capabilities available on the platform, especially on desktop . However, the mobile app is criticized for lacking features present on the website, such as an earnings calendar and the 'create order' option . Users also express a desire for Pine Script functionality on mobile .
Ease of Use edge: MetaTrader 4R11R23R25R26
MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 4 is widely praised for being simple, easy, fast, and minimalist R11R23R25R26. Users find it intuitive, even without tutorials, and appreciate its straightforward interface for trade execution R37R60.
TradingView TradingView is described as powerful and comprehensive, but many users find its mobile app hard to navigate, confusing, and not intuitive . New users particularly struggle to get used to the interface and features . Some recent updates have also made the app less intuitive by moving buttons around .
Reliability & Performance edge: MetaTrader 4R3R7R10R14
MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 4 is generally considered reliable, with users stating it has 'never failed' them R37 and works great across multiple devices . However, some users report issues with the app getting laggy R3, disconnecting R7, and charts appearing blurry or overlapping R10R14.
TradingView TradingView faces significant criticism for its mobile app's reliability. Users report frequent glitches, charts not loading, crashing, freezing, and slow performance R66R79R100. Specific issues include indicators not loading or failing , trend lines not syncing between desktop and mobile R88, and chart replays being buggy . Some users also experience being randomly logged out or having issues with broker links .
Price & Value edge: MetaTrader 4R2R17R19R64
MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 4 is free to download and users do not mention pricing issues, focusing instead on its functionality for trading R2R17R19.
TradingView TradingView offers a free tier but many users find its premium plans overpriced . There are complaints about being charged for two plans R64, unexpected charges R112R115, and even ads appearing on charts for premium users . Some users feel the app's glitches make it not worth the high premium R79R88.
Customer Support tieR61R69R94R112
MetaTrader 4 Reviews for MetaTrader 4 do not mention customer support, either positively or negatively.
TradingView TradingView receives strong criticism for its lack of customer support R61R112R115. Users report issues with contacting support, especially during trial periods, and find the AI chat useless R69R112R115. There are also serious accusations of mods being scammers R94.
Pick MetaTrader 4 if

You prioritize a simple, reliable, and easy-to-use platform primarily for executing trades, especially if you are new to trading or prefer a minimalist interface R11R26R37R60.

Pick TradingView if

You need advanced charting tools, extensive customization options, and a comprehensive platform for in-depth market analysis, and you are willing to overlook mobile app glitches or primarily use the desktop version .

Evidence note: MetaTrader 4 reviews are predominantly positive, often short, and focus on ease of use and reliability. TradingView reviews are more mixed, with strong praise for its desktop capabilities but significant complaints about its mobile app's performance, usability, and customer support. The free vs. paid asymmetry is notable for TradingView, where many negative reviews stem from billing issues or dissatisfaction with premium features, which is not a factor for the free MetaTrader 4.

Frequently asked

Is MetaTrader 4 good for beginners?
Yes, MetaTrader 4 is considered excellent for beginners due to its simple, easy, fast, and minimalist interface, making it intuitive to use even without training tutorials R11R23R37R60.
Does TradingView have good customer support?
No, TradingView receives significant criticism for its lack of customer support, with users reporting difficulties in contacting them, finding the AI chat unhelpful, and experiencing issues with refunds and billing R61R69R112R115.
Are there many glitches in the TradingView mobile app?
Yes, the TradingView mobile app is frequently criticized for being glitchy, with users reporting issues like charts not loading, crashing, freezing, indicators failing, and trend lines not syncing from the desktop version R66R79R88R100.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US Very useful: Great with trading using this app. No compilations
  2. [R4] MetaTrader 4 2/5 · US NEVER UPDATED: I usually don’t write reviews, but I’ve gotta do this, this app is soooo under managed, in evolving times of AI, you still have to manually calculate your take profit and stop loss, unlike MT5 where it’s actually very good, this app is purposefully under managed, and it’s slowly going into extinction because there are competitors even against the MT5, please meta team, can you make
  3. [R6] MetaTrader 4 3/5 · GB It’s serves a purpose: The app could do with a few more features, one it desperately needs is alerts for when price hits certain limits as a lot of other apps don’t align with the MT4 price
  4. [R12] MetaTrader 4 2/5 · GB Come on….: It’s 2025, how have you not got a “Close All Trades” button/feature, take pride in your product
  5. [R11] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US Sr.: Simple , fácil , rápido y minimalista
  6. [R23] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US Meta: Es Exelente fácil y práctico
  7. [R25] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US Great platform: Easy to use, clear chart and functionalities
  8. [R26] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US Really like the app: This app is great. Normally, the trade programs I get feel overly complicated. This has become the main tool to which I execute trades, because I can be anywhere and do my analysis. I even road tripped it for 30 days. Trading everywhere I had cell phone service. Was great. That’s how I want to live the rest of my life
  9. [R3] MetaTrader 4 3/5 · GB Review: It does get laggy
  10. [R7] MetaTrader 4 1/5 · GB Rubbish: Keeps disconnecting
  11. [R10] MetaTrader 4 1/5 · GB Blurry, hard to read on screen: Blurry
  12. [R14] MetaTrader 4 1/5 · GB Kiepsko: Nic nie widać wszystko nakłada się na siebie i jes jeden galimatias, tragedia jednym słowem, chyba że to tylko na moim telefonie😅
  13. [R17] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US Muito bom: Muito bom já fiz mais de 29 mil dólares nele
  14. [R19] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US One of the best: Since I started trading professionally on mt4 I have always liked everything about it. Great job.
  15. [R64] TradingView 1/5 · US refund: try to get a refund that they charged me for two plans during the 4 th of july special
  16. [R61] TradingView 1/5 · US .: No customer support
  17. [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
  18. [R94] TradingView 1/5 · US Mods are scammers: Mods are scammers and wanted me to send them money
  19. [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!
  20. [R37] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US Reliable and Lovable: I’ve been in the markets for 7 years almost and this has always been my favorite platform. Easy to use even without training tutorials, and has never failed on me from what I can recall. Beautiful!
  21. [R60] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US Interesante: Me gusta porque es básico cualquiera puede usarla y lo mejor es que podes modificar tus operaciones
  22. [R115] TradingView 1/5 · US Credit card issues and double charging: Awful customer service. No phone number and you can’t open a ticket while on a trial subscription but my issue was their problem charging my card to no longer be on a trial subscription. Now both my cards have been charged.
  23. [R66] TradingView 3/5 · US Tôi không thể mở biểu đồ: Phần biểu đồ luôn hiển thị màu trắng xoá kể cả tôi đã cố gắng gỡ app cài lại
  24. [R79] TradingView 1/5 · US High premium for broken crashing and freezing app: Loses will be reimbursed in courts while alternative is been build, TradingView blocked my build indicators because it caused and created risk to the MM but they don’t understand what I shall build to destroy all who intervene shall we see
  25. [R88] TradingView 1/5 · US My trend lines: So frustrated every time I use the mobile version of this app. The trend lines from my desktop version are never updated and it makes it super risky when do you have to leave the house and you’re in a current trade. Trading view should be free with all the glitches
  26. [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.

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