Been using MT4 for ages but the mobile experience feels clunky now
Looking at what other UK traders are actually using day to day
Need something reliable for quick entries when away from desktop
TradingView mobile works well for chart analysis and has a clean interface that makes placing trades pretty smooth.
Most brokers now offer their own apps that connect directly to their platforms which cuts out the middleman.
I switched from MT4 mobile about a year ago and found the newer apps handle notifications and order management much better for quick trades.
MT5 mobile handles better than MT4 for quick trades. Interface is cleaner and order execution is faster.
IG and CMC Markets have solid native apps if you want to skip MetaTrader entirely. Both handle price alerts and position management well when you’re not at your desk.
Test a few demo accounts first. Some apps look good but lag during volatile sessions when you actually need them most.
Try cTrader mobile if your broker supports it. Much better than MT4 and smoother than most native apps.
Try the IG app for quick trades on mobile.