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Head-to-head

MetaTrader 4 vs MetaTrader 5

MetaTrader 4 4.8★ · Free to download 75
Winner MetaTrader 5
MetaTrader 5 4.8★ · Free to download 80

MetaTrader 5 has a slight edge over MetaTrader 4 due to its more modern features and active development, despite both apps experiencing some user complaints about performance.

Full reviews: MetaTrader 4 · MetaTrader 5

MetaTrader 4 is praised for its simplicity and reliability, making it a favorite for many traders, but it faces criticism for lacking modern features and updates. MetaTrader 5 offers more advanced features and is actively updated, though some users report issues with lag and bugs.

Head to head

Features edge: MetaTrader 5R4R6R11R12
MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 4 users appreciate its simple, easy-to-use interface and core trading functionalities R11R25R26. However, many users express frustration over its lack of modern features, such as price alerts, trend line alerts, risk management tools, and a 'close all trades' button, which are often found in competitors or MT5 R4R6R12.
MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 5 is recognized for its advanced features and continuous updates R4R115R118. Users specifically mention the ability to calculate take profit and stop loss automatically, which is a significant advantage over MT4 R4. However, some users still request additional features like improved text box size, a 'modify all' positions feature, custom auto trailing stop loss on mobile, and a 'hide all indicators' button . Some also wish for more advanced analysis tools similar to TradingView .
Ease of Use edge: MetaTrader 4R11R23R25R26
MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 4 is frequently lauded for its simplicity, ease of use, and intuitive interface, making it accessible even without training tutorials R11R23R25R31. Users find it easy to execute trades and perform analysis on the go R26.
MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 5 is also described as user-friendly and easy to use, with many finding it practical and simple . However, some users initially find it less user-friendly compared to MT4, noting a learning curve .
Reliability and Performance tieR3R7R10R14
MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 4 generally receives positive feedback for its reliability, with users stating it has never failed them R37. However, some users report issues with the app being laggy, disconnecting, or having display problems where content is blurry or overlaps R3R7R10R14.
MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 5 users praise its stability, with some noting it has not glitched or hung up since they started using it R115. Despite this, a significant number of recent reviews mention severe performance issues, including the app freezing, lagging all the time, and bugs R64R83.
Updates and Management edge: MetaTrader 5R4R115R118
MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 4 is heavily criticized for being 'under managed' and 'never updated' R4. Users feel it is purposefully neglected, leading to a lack of essential modern features R4.
MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 5 is seen as actively managed and updated, with users appreciating the continuous improvements and new updates R115R118.
Support tieR81
MetaTrader 4 Reviews for MetaTrader 4 do not explicitly mention customer support experiences, either positive or negative.
MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 5 users report a lack of technical support, with one user stating they cannot physically talk to anyone and are directed to email, which they find insufficient R81.
Pick MetaTrader 4 if

Pick MetaTrader 4 if you prefer a simple, minimalist trading platform that is easy to use and reliable for basic operations R11R25R37. It's suitable if you don't require advanced features like automated calculations for take profit/stop loss or extensive alerts R4R6.

Pick MetaTrader 5 if

Pick MetaTrader 5 if you need a more feature-rich and actively updated trading platform with advanced functionalities, such as automated take profit/stop loss calculations R4R115R118. It's better suited for traders who want more analytical tools and are willing to navigate a slightly steeper learning curve for greater capabilities .

Evidence note: Both apps are free to download, so there is no free-vs-paid asymmetry. While MetaTrader 4 has a slightly higher lifetime rating, recent reviews for both apps show a mixed bag, with performance issues being a common complaint for MT5 and feature stagnation for MT4.

Frequently asked

Which MetaTrader app has more advanced features?
MetaTrader 5 has more advanced features, including automated calculations for take profit and stop loss, which MetaTrader 4 lacks R4.
Which MetaTrader app is easier to use for beginners?
MetaTrader 4 is generally considered easier to use and more straightforward for beginners due to its simple, minimalist interface R11R25R31R37.
Do MetaTrader apps have performance issues?
Yes, both MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 have users reporting performance issues, with MT4 sometimes being laggy or disconnecting R3R7 and MT5 experiencing freezing, lagging, and bugs R64R83.

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. [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
  2. [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
  3. [R11] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US Sr.: Simple , fácil , rápido y minimalista
  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. [R23] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US Meta: Es Exelente fácil y práctico
  6. [R25] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US Great platform: Easy to use, clear chart and functionalities
  7. [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
  8. [R3] MetaTrader 4 3/5 · GB Review: It does get laggy
  9. [R7] MetaTrader 4 1/5 · GB Rubbish: Keeps disconnecting
  10. [R10] MetaTrader 4 1/5 · GB Blurry, hard to read on screen: Blurry
  11. [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😅
  12. [R115] MetaTrader 5 5/5 · US One of the best platforms for trading: This platform has not glitched or hung up since I started using it, Ang they’re always updating it every day no surprises just smooth charting.
  13. [R118] MetaTrader 5 5/5 · US Great: Innovative on new updates
  14. [R81] MetaTrader 5 2/5 · GB Mr Chris: No technical support at all. I need to physically talk with someone and can’t. Keep saying everything has to be done by email and that’s not good enough. The vantage platform is having maintenance all the time and I have no way of trading when this happens. I’m not happy with my fees also. Above all I would much rather talk with somebody by phone as the telephone numbers you have on your
  15. [R31] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US Great and easy: Easy to used , the best
  16. [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!
  17. [R64] MetaTrader 5 1/5 · US App freezes all the time: Garbage app
  18. [R83] MetaTrader 5 1/5 · GB Performance: The app is mostly laggy which makes the trade entries execution late. Pls check for updates.

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