Interactive Brokers Investing App Customer Reviews & Expert Rating

The overall score out of 10 combines our expert rating out of 5 with the average customer rating out of 5.
9.4/10Excellent

Based on 1,375 customer reviews and our expert analysis

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  • Experts rate the Interactive Brokers Investing App highly, noting its excellent market coverage and advanced investment platform, which are particularly beneficial for both novice and experienced investors. The app offers low-cost investing with no account charges, but some users may find customer service challenging to contact.
  • Across 1375 user reviews on Good Money Guide, averaging 4.6/5, customers frequently highlight the platform's low fees, extensive market access, and advanced trading tools. However, some users express concerns about the complexity of the platform and slower customer support response times.

Interactive Brokers Investing App Expert rating

Our expert rating is the average of the areas listed here, each scored out of 5 by our team.
4.8Excellent

Our experts have rated Interactive Brokers Investing App across five key areas of our review framework.

  • Pricing5.0
  • Market Access5.0
  • Online Platform5.0
  • Customer Service4.0
  • Research & Analysis5.0

Pros

  • Excellent market coverage
  • Advanced investment platform
  • Low-cost investing

Cons

  • Customer service can be hard to contact
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Our verdict

Interactive Brokers' (IBKR's) GlobalTrader app is an excellent choice if you're just starting out (as it is so cheap) but it can become more sophisticated as your portfolio grows and you want to access more advanced investment products. You can access thousands of markets around the world and have a wide range of investing tools. A good choice for most types of investors.

Capital at risk

How may apps does Interactive Brokers (IBKR) have?

IBKR also has two other apps, which are both good - IBKR Mobile for experienced traders and IMPACT for ethical investors.

Fees

There is no account charge for general accounts at IBKR. When you buy and sell shares, minimum dealing commissions are £1 in the UK or 0.05% of the deal size.

Special Offer

$200 when you refer a friend to Interactive Brokers. IBKR clients can earn $200 for each qualified referral while giving their friend the opportunity to earn up to $1,000 of IBKR stock.

What is the App Like to Use?

Interactive Brokers Trading App

Customer reviews for Interactive Brokers

Customer ratings come from reviews left on this site. Every review is read and approved before it is published.
4.6Excellent

Based on 1,375 reviews

  • Excellent74%
  • Very good14%
  • Basic7%
  • Poor2%
  • Bad2%
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great

antoine scar ·

fees are ok, platform is ok

Fast cost efficient

Mathews Abraham ·

Excellent trading platform
Very cost effective
Easy of use

Very strong trading Platform. Low maintenance and trading cost.

Zamir K ·

Pros: Very strong trading Platform has a wide spectrum of trading algorithms to choose from. Accepts international traders from all countries. Money sent from outside USA is seen updated instantly once they receive. Low maintenance and trading cost.

Cons: Advanced use of the trading platform has a steep learning curve. Not many practice videos available to teach non-tech/non-fin investors on the use of advanced features.

Ease of use

Abdul Khanji ·

Platform is super easy to use and has minimal commissions.

IBKR platform

Laszlo Czinege ·

comprehensive, easy to use, reliable, fast money transfers, no issues at all.

amazing service

Matteo Valenti ·

reliable and best low fees. Several services available

Best trading app

Hamed Badawi ·

IBKR has the vastest portfolio with the lowest rates

An Indusry Leader

Mahmoud Taha ·

I have used IB for many years doing various things. It can handle any need without exception. The trading costs are about the minimum in the industry and help is always available to handle any inquiry.

Low brokerage, availability and reliability

Kirankumar Parmar ·

App is always functioning, no downtime or glitch observed.highly reliable service

Big choice and low price

Barbara Jaquier ·

I trust very much IBKR, it’s very Professional. I Never had problems with orders and low fies

All In

Marc Roda Ruiz ·

I choose Interactive Brokers for my ETF investing because it offers low fee trading for US-listed stocks and ETFs, which keeps my costs low . The platform provides access to a massive selection of investments across global markets, allowing me to build a well-diversified portfolio easily . While the platform has advanced tools, the IBKR webside and mobile app are straightforward enough for my needs as a non-professional investor . It’s a powerful and trustworthy platform that helps me invest efficiently.

Great investment platform

Selvin Govender ·

Great company to work with – super helpful, easy to deal with, and really know their stuff. I feel confident about my investments with them

Perfect platform

Maxim Bondar ·

A perfect platform to manage all your investments

Reliable platform with unmatched global access

Mohamad Al Mawla ·

I’ve been using Interactive Brokers for a while now, and what stands out most is the breadth of markets and products available. It’s one of the few platforms where I can manage everything in one place: stocks, ETFs, bonds, and even global markets I wouldn’t otherwise have access to. The trading costs are consistently low, which makes a huge difference over time, and the execution is fast and reliable.

The platform itself has a learning curve, but once you get comfortable with it, the tools are powerful and give you full control. I also like how transparent they are on fees and reporting, no hidden surprises. For me, it’s the best balance between professional-grade features and cost efficiency, especially for someone looking to invest seriously rather than casually trade.

Amazing trading features and tech

Sachiv Mehta ·

I’ve used this for my company for almost 7 years and have almost all of the equity with IBKR. The best speed and transparency of execution, with almost no costs. I also love they keep adding markets to the platform!

Amazing all rounded and trusted platform

Sachiv Mehta ·

I’ve used IBKR for almost a decade and trust them with large amounts. Their level of reporting, transparency in pricing and speed of execution, for small and even massive orders, is amazing. Nothing else comes close!

I've been with them more than 6 years, low fees, fast processing,. very good company

Ahmed Elhelaly ·

Really recommnded

Investment with IBKR is trust

Alexey Tveritnev ·

The platform with highest responsibilities and quality is might be only trusted, the best example is Interactive Brokers

Broker of the year!

David Gull ·

Best Broker thus far - make sure, it stays that way!

Affordable simplicity

Nikolai Nikolov ·

IBKR offers an investment opportunity for clients across the globe. Wide range of investment options to suit any portfolio. Reliable service and helpful staff. Easy to work on the platform. Fantastic for keeping a cash reserve!

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