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Head-to-head

Robinhood vs MetaTrader 5

Robinhood 4.3★ · Free to download 60
Winner MetaTrader 5
MetaTrader 5 4.8★ · Free to download 85

MetaTrader 5 is the better choice for serious traders due to its stability and advanced analytical tools, while Robinhood is better suited for beginners seeking a simple investment experience.

Full reviews: Robinhood · MetaTrader 5

Robinhood offers a user-friendly interface for new investors but faces criticism for reliability issues and perceived predatory practices. MetaTrader 5, while sometimes challenging for beginners, is praised by experienced traders for its robust features and stable performance.

Head to head

Features edge: MetaTrader 5R7R36R38R39
Robinhood Robinhood is noted for its basic investment options, including individual investments, Roth IRAs, and a credit card R38. However, users in the UK express disappointment over the lack of ISA accounts, SIPPs, crypto, and options trading R36R39. Some US users also find the trading options limited and criticize the app for not supporting certain IPOs/ADRs R7.
MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 5 is lauded as a comprehensive platform for trading, offering advanced analytical tools and customization for indicators R76R78R117. Users appreciate its capabilities for analyzing charts, placing orders, and managing operations professionally R117. Some users wish for more editing features akin to TradingView R76 and specific improvements like a more intuitive lot size option and better text box size R78.
Ease of Use edge: RobinhoodR3R5R8R13
Robinhood Many Robinhood users find the app easy to use and user-friendly, especially for beginners R5R8. However, some UK users describe it as difficult to navigate, not intuitive , and confusing for options trading R13. There are also complaints about the sign-up process being slow or problematic R3.
MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 5 is described as easy to use by many, especially for learning and operating trading R97R105. However, some users find it not user-friendly and note that it requires a bit of familiarity at first R63R117.
Reliability edge: MetaTrader 5R4R10R22R28
Robinhood Robinhood faces significant criticism regarding reliability. Users report issues with being locked out of accounts for 'ID verification' R10, inability to log in due to bugs R4, and problems with selling orders R43. There are also historical complaints about freezing trading during volatile market events R28. Some users experience delays in fund transfers and reviews R22.
MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 5 is generally praised for its stability and smooth performance, with users stating it has not glitched or hung up . However, some users report the app freezing and experiencing lag, which affects trade execution . One user noted that their broker's server was not showing .
Price/Value edge: MetaTrader 5R1R16R31R40
Robinhood Robinhood is free to download, but users express frustration over perceived predatory practices, such as being tricked into signing up for Robinhood Gold R1 or mandatory charges for it R31. There are also complaints about high transfer fees, with one user citing a $100 fee for an $800 transfer R40, and issues with deposit limits costing users money R16.
MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 5 is free to download and is considered a valuable tool for learning and earning R97R105R117. There are no direct complaints about fees within the app itself, though one user mentioned being unhappy with their broker's fees R81.
Support tieR4R10R56R81
Robinhood Robinhood's support is a major point of contention. Users report being unable to reach support without logging into the app R4, receiving unhelpful responses R10, and experiencing a lack of support when identity theft or phone number loss occurs R56.
MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 5 users report a lack of technical support, with one user stating they could not physically talk to anyone and were told everything had to be done by email, which they found insufficient R81. There are also complaints about reported bugs not being addressed .
Pick Robinhood if

You are a new investor looking for a simple, user-friendly platform to start with basic investments like stocks and Roth IRAs R8R38.

Pick MetaTrader 5 if

You are a serious or experienced trader seeking a robust platform with advanced analytical tools, stable performance, and extensive customization options for professional trading R88R117.

Evidence note: Robinhood has a significantly larger number of reviews, leading to more detailed feedback across various dimensions, including more negative experiences. MetaTrader 5's reviews, while fewer, are generally more positive regarding its core trading functionality, but also highlight some technical issues and support gaps.

Frequently asked

Is Robinhood reliable for trading?
Robinhood's reliability is a concern for many users, with reports of account lockouts, login issues, and problems with trade execution R4R10R43. The app has also faced historical criticism for freezing trading during volatile market events R28.
Does MetaTrader 5 offer advanced trading features?
Yes, MetaTrader 5 is praised for offering advanced trading features, including comprehensive tools for analyzing charts, placing orders, managing operations professionally, and customizing indicators R76R78R117. Users consider it a powerful platform for serious traders R88R107.
Are there hidden fees with Robinhood Gold?
Some Robinhood users report feeling tricked into signing up for Robinhood Gold or facing mandatory charges for it R1R31. There are also complaints about high transfer fees, such as a $100 fee for an $800 transfer R40.
Is MetaTrader 5 suitable for beginners?
MetaTrader 5 can be suitable for beginners, with many users finding it easy to use for learning and earning R97R105R117, though some acknowledge it requires a bit of familiarity to get started R63R117.

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. [R36] Robinhood 3/5 · GB Love Robinhood, but needs ..: Love Robinhood, but we need UK ISA’s, SIPP’s, Crypto and options trading next
  3. [R38] Robinhood 5/5 · US I recommend to everyone: The perks of this app are unmatched. I’ve been using it since 2019 and it consistently gets better. I don’t use the AI features and the strategies so I can’t speak on that. But individual investment, Roth IRA, and credit card are best in industry.
  4. [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
  5. [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 ?
  6. [R5] Robinhood 5/5 · US Not bad: User-friendly, very little issues.
  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. [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
  10. [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
  11. [R22] Robinhood 1/5 · US Holding my funds: It’s crazy how they hold your funds for 5 days to do a review
  12. [R28] Robinhood 1/5 · US Do you remember when they froze trading on GameStop?: There are way better trading sites they aren’t helping you and are locking stocks to protect the hedgefunds
  13. [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
  14. [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
  15. [R31] Robinhood 1/5 · US Robinhood Gold: Was A Great App Until They Started Charging Money Mandatorily For Robinhood Gold .Trashhhhhhh!!
  16. [R40] Robinhood 1/5 · US Transfer fees: $100 fee for a $800ish transfer…. SCAM!
  17. [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.
  18. [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
  19. [R43] Robinhood 2/5 · US Poor order fills and event contract fills: I have lost money three times now because Robinhood will not sell my orders when I push them through. Avoid this app at all cost. It’s the same company from the GameStop saga. They’re just clever and better about hiding how they screw over retail.
  20. [R76] MetaTrader 5 1/5 · US need more editing: Its fast but bad in analyzing, need more editing like TradingView so we can leave TradingView and work only on MT5, and thank u
  21. [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
  22. [R88] MetaTrader 5 5/5 · US Great platform: A legendary staple and simple but powerful to use
  23. [R107] MetaTrader 5 5/5 · US Best platform for traders. An absolute need.: Greatest platform ever made.
  24. [R63] MetaTrader 5 3/5 · US Don’t understand yet getting there: Thanks for opportunity
  25. [R97] MetaTrader 5 5/5 · US Best app for trading: Best for learning and earning
  26. [R105] MetaTrader 5 5/5 · US La mejor: La mejor que e visto para aprender y se entiende muchisimo mejor que las otras
  27. [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

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