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Head-to-head

Finelo vs MetaTrader 5

Finelo 4.6★ · Free + IAP 30
Winner MetaTrader 5
MetaTrader 5 4.8★ · Free to download 85

MetaTrader 5 is the clear winner for actual trading, offering a stable and feature-rich platform, while Finelo is plagued by billing issues and accusations of being a scam.

Full reviews: Finelo · MetaTrader 5

Finelo, an educational app, faces severe criticism for deceptive billing practices, poor customer support, and app bugs, despite some users finding its lessons easy to follow. MetaTrader 5, a trading platform, is highly praised for its stability, comprehensive features, and user-friendliness, though some users report occasional lagging and a desire for more advanced analytical tools.

Head to head

Features and Purpose edge: MetaTrader 5R5R11R38R58
Finelo Finelo is designed as an educational app to teach trading and investing basics, with users finding lessons easy to follow and informative R5R11R38R58. However, many users feel its content is basic and can be found for free elsewhere, and it doesn't directly facilitate real trading R25R34.
MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 5 is a comprehensive trading platform used for analyzing charts, placing orders, and managing operations R117. Users appreciate its powerful features, stability, and suitability for both learning and earning R117. Some users desire more advanced editing and analytical tools, similar to TradingView R78.
Ease of Use edge: MetaTrader 5R5R50R58R9
Finelo Some Finelo users find the lesson interface easy to follow and understand R5R50R58. However, others report difficulty navigating the app, understanding its purpose, or finding specific challenges R9.
MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 5 is generally considered easy to use and user-friendly, especially for managing trades and understanding the platform . Some users mention an initial learning curve but find it excellent once familiar R117.
Reliability and Performance tieR3R12R47R115
Finelo Finelo users frequently report significant bugs, including the app locking up, requiring restarts, and issues with updates preventing access R3R12R47.
MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 5 is largely praised for its stability and smooth performance, with users noting it rarely glitches or hangs R115R117. However, a notable number of recent reviews mention the app freezing, lagging, or having bugs that make trading difficult R64R83R85R95.
Price and Value edge: MetaTrader 5R10R16R25R34
Finelo Finelo users express extreme dissatisfaction with its pricing, reporting deceptive advertising, unexpected recurring charges (e.g., $100, $19.99/month, $120), and feeling the app is worthless for the cost R10R16R25R34. Many feel it's a 'scam' due to these billing practices R13R19R28R31.
MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 5 is free to download and use, with its value derived from its functionality as a trading platform . Users generally perceive it as a valuable tool for trading and learning without direct cost from the app itself.
Support edge: MetaTrader 5R1R4R19R43
Finelo Finelo receives overwhelmingly negative feedback regarding customer support, with users reporting no replies to refund requests, difficulty unsubscribing, and unresponsiveness R1R4R19R43.
MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 5 users mention issues with broker services and a lack of direct technical support, with some expressing frustration about having to communicate via email instead of phone .
Pick Finelo if

You are looking for a very basic introduction to trading concepts and are willing to navigate potential billing and support issues.

Pick MetaTrader 5 if

You need a robust, stable, and feature-rich platform for actual trading, chart analysis, and order management, and are comfortable with a slight learning curve.

Evidence note: Finelo's reviews are heavily skewed negative due to billing issues and scam accusations, which significantly impact its perceived value despite some positive comments on its educational content. MetaTrader 5's reviews are largely positive, focusing on its utility as a trading platform, with recent negative feedback primarily concerning occasional lagging or feature requests.

Frequently asked

Is Finelo a scam?
Many Finelo users label the app a 'scam' due to deceptive advertising, unauthorized recurring charges (e.g., $100, $19.99/month, $120), difficulty unsubscribing, and unresponsiveness from customer support regarding refunds R13R19R28R31.
What kind of features does MetaTrader 5 offer?
MetaTrader 5 offers a platform for analyzing charts, placing orders, managing operations, and customizing indicators, making it suitable for professional trading and learning R117R78.
Are there performance issues with MetaTrader 5?
While generally praised for stability, some MetaTrader 5 users report occasional lagging, freezing, or bugs that can affect trade execution, particularly on iPhone 14 Pro Max R64R83R85R95.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] Finelo 5/5 · US Simple: First time user. The lesson interface is easy to follow and understand.
  2. [R11] Finelo 5/5 · US The Best Trading & Investing Beginners handbook in the World!: Finelo simplifies complex situations in the Markets for anyone to understand.
  3. [R38] Finelo 4/5 · US Easy so far: So far, the lessons have been easy and enjoyable.
  4. [R58] Finelo 5/5 · US Great app: Very easy to understand and really goes in the how to trade
  5. [R50] Finelo 5/5 · US Easy: Easy to understand
  6. [R9] Finelo 3/5 · US Lots of info: Complicated
  7. [R3] Finelo 3/5 · US Still getting a feel: First I’d like to say app has some bugs. Locked up on me twice first two times I opened it and logged in. Had to close and restart it twice to get it to run. I’m using an iPhone 17 pro max fully updated on IOS for reference. After getting into the app started with the tutorial and it was quick and informative. Other than the startup bugs seems ok.
  8. [R12] Finelo 3/5 · US Update on iOS: I try to run the app but tells me I need to update. My iPad says its up to date and I’m stuck….. can’t do anything about this app.
  9. [R47] Finelo 1/5 · US Useless Expensive App: They use a lot of baiting in their ads leading me to think it was something that it wasn’t. Every update (and there were a lot in the short period I used it) always thwarted my progress and the app would hang and not progress. This was a huge waste of money and pricey. I’ve had free apps that were worth more.
  10. [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.
  11. [R10] Finelo 1/5 · US Rh: Canceled this service months ago and they charged me $100 2 months later? Why?
  12. [R16] Finelo 1/5 · US Bait app: The advertising that tricks you into signing up promises 20.00 access to a trading company. Where in actuality, you will be charged over 100.00 for “educational advancement”. Then in order to actually participate in trading, you have to sign up for a brokerage with the associated fees and costs associated with the activity in that account. Tread carefully, should you decide to embark wi
  13. [R25] Finelo 1/5 · US Don’t waste your money.: Careful. Another shady app that signs you up for recurring charges. App is worthless and doesn’t provide anything you can’t get for free with a Google search or ChatGPT.
  14. [R34] Finelo 1/5 · US Terrible: Found no benefit whatsoever. The information in their “program” can be found by googling. They also bill you every 84 days, for what? My advise is stay away from this app. Terrible, terrible app.
  15. [R1] Finelo 2/5 · US Unsubscribing: After several tries to unsubscribe unsuccessfully, I attempted to reach out to support. Still haven’t heard d back! Very disappointing …
  16. [R4] Finelo 1/5 · US No good.: Requested my money back and never received a reply. Would not recommend. Also, it doesn’t give you enough time to answer the questions before it gives you the answer.
  17. [R19] Finelo 1/5 · US Scam: This is a scam. It’s not as easy as they claim. They ask for a bunch of your info. It won’t show up in your subscriptions so you won’t know you’re getting billed a 2nd time. They won’t refund your money. It’s like trying to quit a gym. STAY AWAY! STAY FAR AWAY! (Update. They finally offered a refund, but it’s been almost a week and I haven’t received a penny.)another update After contacting
  18. [R43] Finelo 1/5 · US App: Downloaded just to look. Now several months later I have been charged $19.99 per month Have tried repeatedly to unsubscribe. Can’t locate how or where. Help me please
  19. [R13] Finelo 1/5 · US SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM: They took my money, there was no account, there were no trades available, there was nowhere for me to access my money again. When confronted they said call Apple, the app is free. Apple didn’t take my money Finelo did. They took it. I never saw it again and I can’t get it back now. Run run run run. Do not download this app. Do not give these people A single dime of y
  20. [R28] Finelo 1/5 · US Scam?: I started to sign up process. I paid my initial fee. The monthly subscription came out. I still can’t login because the app does not recognize my account and doesn’t recognize. I have account created so now I’m wondering is this a scam? Do I need to contact a lawyer?
  21. [R31] Finelo 1/5 · US Scam: Scam
  22. [R117] MetaTrader 5 5/5 · US La mejor plataforma para aprender y operar trading: MetaTrader ha sido una excelente herramienta para mi aprendizaje en trading. La plataforma es rápida, estable y ofrece todas las funciones necesarias para analizar gráficos, colocar órdenes y gestionar operaciones de forma profesional. Me gusta que puedo personalizar los indicadores, usar cuentas demo para practicar y acceder a los mercados desde
  23. [R78] MetaTrader 5 3/5 · GB Improvement suggestions: Add text box is too small /// modify all for a specific charts TP /SL feature , where you can type in numbers and modify all positions at once , instead of drag and drop modding every trade with these horizontal lines, would be a pro level feature // custom auto trailing stop loss feature missing on mobile phones // // Hide all indicators button missing // Over all it
  24. [R64] MetaTrader 5 1/5 · US App freezes all the time: Garbage app
  25. [R83] MetaTrader 5 1/5 · GB Performance: The app is mostly laggy which makes the trade entries execution late. Pls check for updates.
  26. [R85] MetaTrader 5 1/5 · GB Bugs: So many bugs and lagging all the time which has made trading extremely hard and frustrating. I have reported this countless times but no one has ever gotten back to me.
  27. [R95] MetaTrader 5 5/5 · US Bugs: I’m facing bugs when I get out and back in to the app, it gets frozen, I’m currently on an iPhone 14 Pro Max

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