- Good Money Guide experts rate the Interactive Investor App highly, noting its extensive research tools, market data, and regulatory backing from the FCA as key strengths. The app is particularly praised for its fixed fee structure, which is beneficial for active investors, although the fixed fees can be seen as expensive for smaller accounts. Overall, it receives a perfect score of 5.0/5 across multiple criteria, including pricing and customer service.
- Across 1125 user reviews on Good Money Guide, averaging 4.3/5, customers frequently highlight the app's user-friendly interface and efficient customer service. Many appreciate the flat-fee structure, which is particularly advantageous for frequent traders. However, some users express concerns about rising fees and issues with platform navigation, particularly when making changes to accounts. Additionally, there are criticisms regarding high foreign exchange fees and the lack of certain account types.
Interactive Investor App Expert rating
Our expert rating is the average of the areas listed here, each scored out of 5 by our team.Our experts have rated Interactive Investor App across five key areas of our review framework.
- Pricing5.0
- Market Access5.0
- Online Platform5.0
- Customer Service5.0
- Research & Analysis5.0
Pros
- Pick your own investments or use their model portfolios
- £1 minimum deposit makes it easy to get started
- Fixed account fee that does not increase with your investments
- Joint account options
Cons
- Fixed fee is expensive for accounts below £1,000
- No Lifetime ISA account
- No Junior SIPP account
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Our verdict
interactive investor's (ii's) app is good for active investors who want to make their own investment decisions and will be adding a lot of funds as well as shares to their portfolio - since fees are capped. The app also has a wide range of news and analysis with a particular focus on educational videos and investment editorials. Capital is at risk.
Is ii's App Any Good and is it Safe?
The app is one of the best ways to invest on mobile, based on our analysis, as it has loads of research, screeners and market data. And as ii is regulated by the FCA and owned by ABRDN, an LSE-listed company currently worth more than £2.8bn, the ii app is one of the safest around.
Fees
It costs from £4.99 a month for a GIA with ii. With the basic plan, trading on UK and US stocks is £3.99. There are two plans above that which include free trades. If you upgrade to a Super Investor account (£19.99 a month) you get 2 free monthly trades. Regular investing is free.
If you want UK Level 2 share pricing, you can also add Quotestream for £20 + VAT per month.
Special Offers
Free investing for your friends and family. You can give up to five people a free investment account subscription with ii’s Friends and Family plan. You pay a single extra fee of £5 a month, and their monthly cost is zero. Each member can invest up to £30,000 in an ISA or a general investing account with free regular investing and no account fees. However, they’ll still pay normal dealing commissions when they buy and sell investments.
Get £200 when you refer a friend to ii. Recommend a friend or family member and get a £200 reward. Your friend will get their first year’s service plan for free – saving £120. To qualify, your friend must transfer or fund their account with at least £10,000 in combined cash/investments.
What is the App Like to Use?
Customer reviews for interactive investor
Customer ratings come from reviews left on this site. Every review is read and approved before it is published.Based on 1,125 reviews
- Excellent51%
- Very good33%
- Basic10%
- Poor4%
- Bad2%
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I am satisfied with their service
I am satisfied with their service
Best in class fee structure
I have been using them for more than 5 years, they clearly differentiate themselves by the lowest fixed fee structure and wide choice of investable options both in UK but also in US. I have not found a better provider in that respect
Flat rate fees
Flat fees for SIPPs are very attractive. People know what they are going to pay upfront and very simply
Good
Good
Their support team are very...
Their support team are very helpful. Fast answer and a quick resolution to my issue. Great service.
Easy to use
Easy to use
Transactional
Transactional
Good all round service could...
Good all round service could be cheaper
2/5
good support
good support
lots of regular info
lots of regular info
Good affordable fees, great choice.
Good affordable fees, great choice.
Simple and accessible allows you...
Simple and accessible allows you to invest as a individual investor
excellent
excellent
Easy to use, huge choice...
Easy to use, huge choice of instruments, flat fee offers VFM
Good for research
Good for research
I'm not sure but I...
I'm not sure but I Steven Talewa of Tari Hela Province of Papua New Guinea is just select for voting investment platform provider of the year
Poor customer service, limited web...
Poor customer service, limited web and app tools. Bad removed model portfolios
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