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Head-to-head

Robinhood vs Autopilot

Robinhood 4.3★ · Free to download 60
Winner Autopilot
Autopilot 4.6★ · Free to download 70

Autopilot is the better choice for users seeking automated investment strategies and access to institutional-level trading, despite its connectivity issues, while Robinhood is better for basic, self-directed investing.

Full reviews: Robinhood · Autopilot

Robinhood offers a user-friendly platform for basic self-directed investing, but faces criticism for customer support, login issues, and predatory practices. Autopilot provides automated trading strategies by connecting to external brokerages, but users frequently report connectivity problems and a buggy experience.

Head to head

Features & Investment Options edge: AutopilotR7R9R15R23
Robinhood Robinhood is praised for opening up investing to many users and offers individual investments, Roth IRAs, and a credit card R23. However, users express frustration over limited trading options, missing IPOs/ADRs, and the absence of specific features like UK ISAs, SIPPs, crypto, and options trading in certain regions R7R36R39. Some users also dislike the 'prediction gambling' feature, finding it shady R9R15.
Autopilot Autopilot is highly valued for its core feature of automated trading strategies, allowing users to follow institutional traders or specific portfolios like those of politicians . It offers access to LLM data for stock picking and the ability to invest in various premium portfolios . However, some users report that the 'automatic' trades still require manual approval and that the app lacks features like seeing investor updates .
Ease of Use & User Experience edge: RobinhoodR5R6R8R13
Robinhood Robinhood is frequently described as user-friendly, easy to use, and simple to understand for basic investments R5R8. However, many users find specific features confusing, such as options trading, stock loss settings, and the overall navigation R6R13. There are also complaints about intrusive review requests .
Autopilot Autopilot's concept is praised for its simplicity, but the execution often leads to a frustrating user experience R63. Users report a buggy interface, constant disconnections from brokerages, and issues with trade approval prompts not loading R63R68. The app also has significant login problems, especially on new devices, and lacks a clear login button .
Reliability & Performance tieR3R4R6R10
Robinhood Robinhood users report significant reliability issues, including being locked out of accounts for 'ID verification,' login problems due to bugged verification software, and accounts being frozen during market events R4R10. There are also complaints about poor order fills, trades not executing, and funds being held for days R6. Application review for new accounts can also take a long time R3.
Autopilot Autopilot's main reliability concern is its frequent disconnection from various brokerage accounts like Fidelity, Schwab, and Webull, which users describe as constant, daily, or weekly R63R66R68. This leads to trades not going through, portfolios becoming outdated, and a general lack of functionality .
Price & Value tieR1R15R16R31
Robinhood Robinhood is free to download and offers a ROTH IRA match R15. However, users report being tricked into signing up for Robinhood Gold, facing difficulties getting refunds, and mandatory charges for Gold R1R31. There are also complaints about high transfer fees ($100 for an $800 transfer) and daily deposit limits that cost users money R16. Some feel the app is not worth it for the money paid due to limited trading options .
Autopilot Autopilot is free to download but has a significant paywall for usable features and automatic trade updates, with subscriptions costing around $80 or more . Users also report a minimum balance requirement of $500 R82R107. Despite the cost, many find the app to be a 'literal printing press' and 'life-changing,' with some reporting significant growth like $10,000 in 3 weeks or almost doubling investments in 6 months . However, others feel the cost is unjustifiable due to bugs and poor performance, leading to losses .
Customer Support tieR4R10R54R56
Robinhood Robinhood's customer support is widely criticized as being difficult or impossible to reach, especially without app access R4R10R56. Users report being told to 'kick rocks' after providing requested information and having money gone due to unresolved login issues R10R54.
Autopilot Autopilot's support is described as 'garbage,' 'trash,' 'outsourced,' and slow, with agents often suggesting generic solutions like reinstalling the app R68. There is no call service, only text support, and users report losing money due to lack of resolution .
Pick Robinhood if

Pick Robinhood if you are a beginner investor looking for a simple, user-friendly platform for basic self-directed stock and IRA investments R5R8R23.

Pick Autopilot if

Pick Autopilot if you are interested in leveraging automated trading strategies and following institutional or expert portfolios, and are willing to tolerate frequent app bugs and connectivity issues for potential high returns .

Evidence note: Autopilot has significantly fewer reviews than Robinhood, making its positive reviews potentially less representative of a broader user base. Many of Autopilot's positive reviews focus on the concept and potential gains rather than the app's stability, while negative reviews are highly consistent regarding connectivity and login issues. Robinhood's lifetime rating is lower, reflecting a long history of user complaints, including serious issues like account freezes and poor support.

Frequently asked

Does Robinhood offer options trading in the UK?
No, Robinhood users in the UK report that options trading is not available, which is a significant disappointment for many R36R39R45R48.
What is the minimum investment required for Autopilot?
Autopilot requires a minimum balance of $500 to use its features R82R107.
Can I use Autopilot with my existing brokerage account?
Yes, Autopilot connects to various brokerage accounts like Robinhood, Fidelity, Schwab, and Webull, but users frequently experience disconnections and issues with these integrations R63R66R68R72.
Is Robinhood Gold mandatory?
Some users report being tricked into signing up for Robinhood Gold or experiencing mandatory charges for it, making it difficult to cancel or get refunds R1R31.

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. [R7] Robinhood 1/5 · US Where is Sk Hynix??All others have it on Friday!: I put all my money here, but you didn’t even have an announcement to notify your users that you don’t support it?? It’s almost the top3 IPO/ADR, and you quit??
  2. [R9] Robinhood 3/5 · US The prediction gambling makes the app look cheap and scammy: I really wish they’d stop with the prediction gambling. It makes me want to switch to another investment app because it feels shady and makes Robinhood seem untrustworthy. They should at least let users turn it off.
  3. [R15] Robinhood 3/5 · US Slowly becoming a gambling app: Great if you have self control and just use the 3% ROTH IRA match and the Robinhood credit card.
  4. [R23] Robinhood 5/5 · US Fantastic: This app opened the world of investing to me. Very grateful! Thanks!
  5. [R5] Robinhood 5/5 · US Not bad: User-friendly, very little issues.
  6. [R6] Robinhood 3/5 · US Love to dislike it: Any time I buy any options contract, the value is immediately messed up and I can’t sell it, yes I know about the Greeks
  7. [R8] Robinhood 5/5 · US Easy to Use: Easy to use and understand my investments quickly.
  8. [R13] Robinhood 1/5 · US Buy and Sell: Your buy and sell of options are ver confusing and do not have a warning or prompt before we execute a trade so it is extremely easy for mistake such as an intended Buy becomes a Sell or vice verse
  9. [R3] Robinhood 3/5 · US Question: How long does it take for them to review my application because it’s taking a bit to long ?
  10. [R4] Robinhood 1/5 · US Can’t login: Hope they fix asap. It logged me out and now the verify software is bugged. Support is out of the question to reach without the app to where I CAN’T GET IN
  11. [R10] Robinhood 1/5 · US 10 years later do NOT trust Robinhood with your money.: UPDATE: I responded to Robinhoods request for information and they told me to kick rocks. Delete your accounts. Guys as a 10 year long Robinhood user I will never recommend them again after being burned TWICE. they are not for serious investors or traders. They exist to skim your trades. They will wait for you to have a large active trade t
  12. [R1] Robinhood 1/5 · US SCAMMER BEWARE: They tricked me into signing up for Robinhood gold by making a popup appear on my screen and signing me up when I accidentally clicked on it. They gave me a very hard time getting my$5 back, forcing me to accept a credit to my Robinhood account which won’t appear for 10 days and only then will I be able to transfer to my bank and wait another 5 days for to get the money back. This
  13. [R16] Robinhood 1/5 · US Why i gave 1 star: I gave this app 1 star cause it pre set my limit to $1,000 after being able to deposit 5,000 the first time and just so you know that has cost me a lot of money had i been able to deposit the $5,000 again i would have been able to pick up a stock at $6.97 but instead it has almost doubled at $11.94 and since i can do only $1,000 a day well you get the picture so robinhood you ar
  14. [R31] Robinhood 1/5 · US Robinhood Gold: Was A Great App Until They Started Charging Money Mandatorily For Robinhood Gold .Trashhhhhhh!!
  15. [R54] Robinhood 1/5 · US Still can’t log in: So much hacking on Robin Hood I been 3 month and I suppose spoke to agent got a reference number and still can’t log in don’t waist your time or money on them my $$) gone I guess
  16. [R56] Robinhood 1/5 · US Support is garbage: I had my identity stolen to include losing my phone number. Without my number I could not access my account. Without access there is no support. They are a self honking horn I strongly suggest finding alternate brokerages to invest through.
  17. [R36] Robinhood 3/5 · GB Love Robinhood, but needs ..: Love Robinhood, but we need UK ISA’s, SIPP’s, Crypto and options trading next
  18. [R39] Robinhood 3/5 · GB No option trading: - I thought you give new breeze to bring option trading to UK. Why you skip it? Also why the candlestick chart isn’t show in real time? the only option is per hour. It takes 2 working days if you withdraw money. But takes seconds to transfer money into it. + plus side, has no fx fee because your money going to exchanged to usd once you fund the account. Also got small amount of
  19. [R45] Robinhood 3/5 · GB Option trading: I don’t think there is options trading for uk users which is so disappointing I had so much high expectations for the app, just to have it crashed. Not just that but I feel like this app is playing games with me. I hope their add that option trading soon.
  20. [R48] Robinhood 3/5 · GB Options trading in UK?: Any possibility of starting options trading in the UK and the expected timeline?
  21. [R82] Autopilot 1/5 · US $500: This app requires a balance of $500. I hope you read this before you chose to download it.
  22. [R107] Autopilot 4/5 · GB +15% in 3 months: Yes it may need more as mentioned in a previous review and $500 minimum first deposit for a unestablished app might might raise suspicions it works. I didnt notice it selling automatically so i sold myself with robinhood directly if i remember right and im still in profit Started the nancy tracker with $500 and the end of march Withdrew $150 a week ago Currently have $47
  23. [R63] Autopilot 3/5 · US Good app, frustrating ux: App has been fine and mostly functional though often get notifications for trade approval then the approval prompt never loads on the app. Though since I setup Fidelity it’s been disconnecting nearly everyday and notifying me about it. The app should be clearer about limitations of brokerages and also maybe only notify me when theres a new trade available not everyday. If
  24. [R66] Autopilot 3/5 · US Doesn’t connect very well: Trying the app out because the app connects to Schwab. Not very well though, it constantly gets errors
  25. [R68] Autopilot 4/5 · US A pain but worth it: The app disconnects from brokerages a lot. It also glitches a lot and support always suggests I delete the app and reinstall and I have had to do that maybe 10 times now which is a big pain. It is worth it though. I love the concept and how much this has helped me but I really wish the app worked better. I understand it’s complicated what the app has to be able to do thoug
  26. [R72] Autopilot 3/5 · US Webull Disconnecting: Webull app continues to disconnect from the brokerage. When will this be resolved?

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