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MetaTrader 4 vs Investing.com

MetaTrader 4 4.8★ · Free to download 85
Winner MetaTrader 4
Investing.com 4.7★ · Free + IAP 70

MetaTrader 4 is the better choice for dedicated traders seeking a reliable and straightforward execution platform, while Investing.com is better for those who need comprehensive market data, news, and analysis, provided they can tolerate ads or pay for a subscription.

Full reviews: MetaTrader 4 · Investing.com

MetaTrader 4 is highly praised by traders for its efficiency, reliability, and ease of use as a trading execution platform. Investing.com offers extensive market data and news, but users frequently complain about intrusive ads, bugs, and customer service issues, especially with its paid tiers.

Head to head

Features tieR5R6R7R17
MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 4 is appreciated for its core trading functionalities, with users finding it a great platform for both beginners and advanced traders R5. However, some users desire more modern features like price alerts, trend line alerts, risk management tools, and the ability to add custom EAs, noting that MT5 offers some of these R6R7R41. There's also a request for a 'Close All Trades' button R17.
Investing.com Investing.com is lauded for its comprehensive market data, news, and various tools, with users calling it a 'go to app' for monitoring markets and finding investment ideas . The 'InvestingPro' subscription is valued by some for its research and real-time information, including an 'Ideas Track' . However, users report issues with specific features like portfolio syncing, the stock pick updated list in the Pro plan, and the search function after updates R61R64. Some also note the disappearance of features like 'fair value' for stocks and language options .
Ease of Use edge: MetaTrader 4R1R13R15R19
MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 4 is frequently described as simple, easy to use, and practical R1. Many users find it intuitive, even without tutorials . However, some recent updates have made the app blurry and hard to read for some users, impacting usability R13R15R19.
Investing.com Investing.com is generally considered easy to use for monitoring markets and accessing information . However, users report significant usability issues, including ads freezing the app or blocking entry, making it impossible to use R72R85R91. There are also complaints about the search function becoming less functional after updates and difficulties editing watchlists . Font size is also an issue for some, with no option to change it .
Reliability edge: MetaTrader 4R3R7R10R26
MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 4 is praised for its reliability, with users stating it has 'never failed' them and is 'consistent' R26. However, some users experience lag R3 and frequent disconnections R10. There are also reports of the app being 'under managed' and not receiving timely updates R7.
Investing.com Investing.com faces significant reliability issues. Users frequently report the app freezing due to ads, making it unusable R72R85R91. Other problems include data not loading, the app crashing, and watchlists not opening or saving . Some users also note that market prices, like Natural Gas ETF, can lag behind actual market prices .
Price/Value edge: MetaTrader 4R8R32R58R61
MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 4 is free to download and users generally find it to be a valuable tool for trading, with many expressing satisfaction with its capabilities for making money R8R32R58.
Investing.com Investing.com offers a free version but is heavily criticized for intrusive and frequent ads, even in push notifications R67R72R85R91. The paid 'Pro' subscription is considered by some to be 'not worth the money' due to useless features, high pricing (e.g., almost $20/month or $214.99 for 60% off), and a new 'Plus' tier paywalling content R61R64R69R81. However, some Pro users find it valuable for research and real-time information, calling the 'Ideas Track' worth every penny .
Support edge: MetaTrader 4R18R63R97R100
MetaTrader 4 Reviews for MetaTrader 4 do not explicitly mention customer support. One user suggests the app needs a tutorial R18.
Investing.com Investing.com receives strong criticism for its customer service. Users report that support is solely via email, with slow response times (several days) and an inability to connect with a human to solve problems R63R97. Some users have experienced issues with discounted Pro memberships not being activated despite being charged, with no follow-up communication R100. There are also complaints about customer service not caring about specific issues, like commenting restrictions when traveling .
Pick MetaTrader 4 if

you are a trader looking for a straightforward, reliable, and efficient platform for executing trades and conducting basic analysis, without needing extensive news feeds or advanced AI features R1R5.

Pick Investing.com if

you need a comprehensive source for market data, news, and analysis, and are willing to either tolerate frequent and intrusive ads in the free version or pay for a subscription despite reported issues with value and customer service .

Evidence note: MetaTrader 4 reviews are overwhelmingly positive regarding its core functionality as a trading platform, with negative feedback mainly focusing on a lack of modern features and occasional technical glitches. Investing.com reviews are more mixed, with strong praise for its content breadth but significant complaints about ads, bugs, and customer support, particularly concerning its paid offerings.

Frequently asked

Does MetaTrader 4 offer advanced trading features like MT5?
No, MetaTrader 4 users frequently request advanced features present in MT5, such as automatic calculation of take profit and stop loss, price alerts, trend line alerts, and risk management features R7R41.
Is Investing.com's paid subscription worth it?
The value of Investing.com's paid subscription is mixed; some users find the 'InvestingPro' and its 'Ideas Track' worth the money for research and real-time information , but others consider it 'not worth the money' due to useless features, high pricing (e.g., $214.99 for a 'sale'), and new content being paywalled behind additional tiers R61R64R69R81.
Does Investing.com have issues with ads?
Yes, Investing.com has significant issues with ads; users frequently report that invasive ads freeze the app, block entry, or appear in push notifications, making the app difficult or impossible to use R67R72R85R91.

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. [R5] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US MT4: Great platform. Whether you are at a beginning or advanced developmental level of trading this is the tool to use for success.
  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. [R7] 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
  4. [R17] 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. [R1] MetaTrader 4 2/5 · US Very efficient and practical: Very efficient and practical
  6. [R13] MetaTrader 4 1/5 · GB Blurry, hard to read on screen: Blurry
  7. [R15] MetaTrader 4 1/5 · GB 0 stars after update whole experience ruined: Worse update in my MT4 mt5 using experience now its totally impossible to use mt5 mobile app to scalping restore old way of sl tp
  8. [R19] 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😅
  9. [R3] MetaTrader 4 3/5 · GB Review: It does get laggy
  10. [R10] MetaTrader 4 1/5 · GB Rubbish: Keeps disconnecting
  11. [R26] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US Very useful: Great with trading using this app. No compilations
  12. [R8] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US 5 stars: MetaTrader 4 app is awesome, love using the app to trade and make money.
  13. [R32] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US Muito bom: Muito bom já fiz mais de 29 mil dólares nele
  14. [R58] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US A+++: Great money making app
  15. [R61] Investing.com 1/5 · US Pro plant does not even see the stock pick updated list: Not worth the money
  16. [R18] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US Need a Tutorial but overall great app.: The app is great just needs a tutorial to help around the app.
  17. [R63] Investing.com 3/5 · US Great App, Awful Customer Service: The title says it all. Customer service is solely via email and the response time in my case was several days.
  18. [R97] Investing.com 1/5 · US App is good, Support is terrible.: Very difficult to get connected to a human that can solve problems.
  19. [R100] Investing.com 2/5 · US Discounted Pro Membership a BLOODY MESS!!: I received a code from a YouTube blogger for a discounted pro membership and from the beginning this process to input information to receive the pro membership has been a mess. Of course they charge me but they don’t respond with any kind of intro emails or any information.
  20. [R41] MetaTrader 4 5/5 · US Decent software.: Great for impulsive orders. Supported by most brokers. Not the easiest way to markup charts. A bit to small but in a pinch is alright. Possible improvements. • Price alerts and trend line alerts • Adding additional indicators. • Risk management features for account size Adjustable on purchase window. Display warning of percent and lot size taken. Could probably go on and on
  21. [R64] Investing.com 1/5 · US What Sale???: How is $214.99 a 60% off July sale? Come on guys. Almost $20 a month for an app that doesn't even sync portfolios is a rip. You'd probably double your subscribers if you dropped the price to $99 annually. Or offer a lifetime membership.
  22. [R69] Investing.com 3/5 · US Not worth it: I have paid version of Investing Pro. Other than getting blasted with several news, the subscription is not worth the money. Monthly stock pick is useless so far. There are other apps that I use is worth every penny unlike this app. I wouldn’t recommend the subscription.
  23. [R81] Investing.com 3/5 · US Pro plan plus equals Canceled.: I’ve been a pro subscriber for 3 years. This year I’m being paywalled from content deemed “Plus”. Imagine if Netflix started releasing new episodes only on a new tier.
  24. [R67] Investing.com 2/5 · US Invasive ads: Keep the junk invasive off the site. I’m not here to see kid games and move the x So immature, - switching to another app with same content would be easy.
  25. [R72] Investing.com 3/5 · US Ad blocks Entry: Love the app, but to get in they make you look at an ad, which is fine whatever, but it glitches have the time and I can never use the app. It’s been many months now.
  26. [R85] Investing.com 1/5 · US Broken app: Still when ads load up at start up will cause the app to freeze and I can’t click the x to get past the ad. So I normally have to close the app and then open and it’ll be good but now it’s not loading data which I assume the servers are down.
  27. [R91] Investing.com 1/5 · US Se congela: La app cuando la publicidad se activa, se congela y no deja entrar a la app. Ya lo instale 2 veces y sigue el problema.

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