11 Best Stock Apps for 2025

More about the stock apps that made our list

Why we picked it: Fidelity's brokerage service is one of the best in the business, and regularly scores the highest in several categories. It's beginner-friendly, but also offers a suite of advanced trading products and tools. In addition to its main Fidelity Investments mobile app, it also offers the Fidelity Youth app, designed to acquaint teens with investing, and Fidelity Bloom, which is meant to help users build good money habits. And, for anyone who has a Fidelity workplace 401(k), setting up a separate brokerage account for non-retirement investing can all be done in-app. NerdWallet's 401(k) is based with Fidelity, and Fidelity's app impressed our editorial team so much in testing that several people immediately began using it regularly.

What app users think: Fidelity app reviewers have many good things to say about the app's trading features and ease of use — they appreciate the educational content and the clean navigation. Reviews also regularly note that the app is fast and reliable. Some users lament recent updates that they feel have degraded the apps quality (our testers didn't notice these issues) and wish for more advanced capabilities, such as the ability to sell specific lots, view more detailed performance metrics and customize the app's layout.

Why we picked it: Webull's trading app is highly reviewed by users, and offers advanced features you wouldn't necessarily expect in a mobile app, including paper trading and voice command. Webull also offers investors some of the lowest margin rates among these stock apps. While many brokers charge annual interest rates of at least 10% for borrowed investment money, Webull’s margin loans have an interest rate range significantly below that.

What app users think: Webull gets consistently high marks for app design — users say it manages to be sleek and user-friendly while still offering comprehensive features, like real-time market data, news and analysis. Some users cited issues or delays with taking money out of their account or other technical glitches, including freezing or slow load times. Sentiment about Webull's app performance is generally more positive for the Android version of the app.

Why we picked it: J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing's stock app could be a clear choice for existing Chase Bank customers. As the retail investing arm of the largest bank in the U.S., the app seamlessly integrates with Chase credit cards and bank accounts. But non-Chase Bank members will still enjoy the streamlined interface, which features J.P. Morgan research, analyst investment ideas and stock market educational tools.

What app users think: Like other apps that combine banking and investing products in one, users appreciate that J.P. Morgan's app integrates with bank accounts and offers the ability to view all balances within one platform. It was difficult to assess sentiment around the app's investing features specifically, as the bundled nature of the app and the popularity of Chase's banking services means most reviews are about that product. However, our testers found this to be a user-friendly platform for trading stocks, and one that will be particularly appealing to beginners or existing Chase customers.

Why we picked it: Interactive Brokers has one of the most advanced trading platforms and apps in the industry, with unique features such as a customizable dashboard, an ESG dashboard, more than 200 news and research services, and support for nine languages — more than any other broker we review. It is well-suited to more advanced traders.

What app users think: IBKR Mobile is appreciated by users for how comprehensive and advanced it is — the trading features are robust for a mobile app, and users can trade worldwide across several markets. It's an app that really resonates with advanced and even professional traders. Some users find the app's interface too cluttered and difficult to navigate. Again here, Android users tend to be more positive about their experiences.

Why we picked it: E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley offers longer extended trading hours than any other stock app listed here. In addition to a pre-market session that starts at 7:00 a.m. ET on weekdays, and a post-market session that ends at 8:00 p.m. ET on weekdays, E*Trade offers 24-hour ETF trading Monday through Friday, and 24-hour futures trading Monday through Saturday. E*TRADE's app for advanced active trading, called Power E*TRADE, scores high marks from users.

What app users think: Reviewers of E*TRADE's app routinely appreciate the breadth of features, including real-time data, charting and advanced trading capabilities. The overall sentiment is that the app strikes a great balance between serving advanced traders and offering a clean, reliable UX that makes it easy to buy and sell stocks. Concerns center around technical glitches, including problems logging in or intermittent freezes and crashes.

Why we picked it: SoFi Active Investing was among the first next-generation stock apps to offer clients access to initial public offerings (IPOs), something that has typically been reserved for institutional investors. And while investing in IPOs is certainly a more advanced trading strategy, SoFi's stock app is very straightforward to use. For existing SoFi customers, the app connects to other SoFI products, such as banking, credit cards and loans. Our testers loved how quickly they were able to connect a bank account and immediately begin trading.

What app users think: SoFi's app is designed to be user-friendly and bring together all of SoFi's products, including the ability to trade stocks alongside managing bank accounts and loans. Users recognize the convenience and routinely call out the ease of having all their SoFi products under one platform. Negative themes include complaints about marketing within the app — some users are turned off by SoFi selling other products to them — and some technical glitches, including freezes.

Why we picked it: Robinhood's name is almost synonymous with mobile stock trading — the company pretty much single-handedly popularized the concept, alongside free trades. Still, for a long time it didn't make this list for us, due to its pared-down offering and customer service issues we couldn't get past. It has since improved in that area and started offering more features, including an IRA with matching dollars and a wider investment selection. Our testing team found that Robinhood's streamlined, clean interface made it super easy for beginners to start trading. We think advanced traders will appreciate the discount pricing and low margin rates.

What app users think: Robinhood has gotten a mixed reception over the years, and reviews are mixed as well — and plentiful. The app gets hundreds of reviews in each app store every month and maintains a rating of over 4 stars for both iOS and Android. Most of the negative feedback is related to technical issues such as crashing and freezing; these themes are not uncommon across the apps we review. On the positive side, users often rave about Robinhood's straightforward design and educational features, and agree with our testers that it's a good stock trading app for beginner traders.

Why we picked it: We found Moomoo's app to have one of the strongest user experiences of all apps we tested — the signup process is a breeze thanks to a quick questionnaire, and linking a bank account to start trading is seamless. Beyond that, the app manages to walk the line between a sleek interface that will appeal to beginners and a large selection of rich trading features.

What app users think: Reviews about moomoo's app center around the app's UX, which users say is approachable and easily navigated, with real-time data, news and advanced but intuitive tools. Users also appreciate the educational resources and tutorials, which can help entry-level traders get up to speed. Reviews are more positive on the iOS version of the app, where the continuous updates and improvements are appreciated. Negative review themes center around long wait times to deposit or withdraw funds, which seems to be a particular issue with certain banks.

Why we picked it: Firstrade's stock app skews more toward experienced investors, and is one of the rare brokers that charges no per-contract fee on options trades nor commissions on over-the-counter trades. The broker is also one of the few that offer access to international investors, accepting clients from nearly 30 countries.

What app users think: Firstrade's users praise the app's speed and user-friendly interface, and they specifically call out FirstradeGPT, the company's AI-powered investment research tool that summarizes company analysis. Frustrations center around technical issues and feature limitations, including issues with getting a holistic view of portfolio performance and occasional app crashes.

Why we picked it: Public is the only stock app we review that actually pays you to trade options. Public users get a rebate of $0.06 per options contract traded. If you refer enough friends to Public, that rebate can go as high as $0.18 per contract traded.

What app users think: A significant portion of Public's app reviews praise the intuitive design and interface, as well as the range of features available within the app. Users appreciate that you can invest in stocks, crypto and options alongside other fixed-income options like Public's Treasury account. Users also call out how beginner-friendly Public is, with strong educational resources to help investors get started with stock trading. Negative themes include difficulties making account withdraws, including long wait times, and technical glitches like slow load times.

Why we picked it: Tastytrade offers exactly what advanced traders want in a trading app: low pricing, a high-powered yet fast trading platform and unique features like a Follow Feed that allows investors to track trades from select traders. The app earned a rare five stars from our testers, and is highly rated across app stores.

What app users think: The first thing our testers noted about tastytrade is how advanced and powerful the trading platform is, and app reviewers agree — users consistently call out the data access, advanced customization capabilities and fast trade execution. They also appreciate how easy it is to navigate through the app due to a very smooth UX. There are also comments from beginner investors who found the app approachable despite how advanced it is. Negative themes include occasional crashes and technical glitches that can interrupt the trading experience.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best stock app for beginners?

Most of the brokers on our list of the best brokers for beginners also show up here. In general, mobile trading apps are a good choice for beginners because they're typically easier to navigate than online or desktop platforms.

What's the best app for free stock trading?

All of the apps above offer commission-free trades of U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds. The best one for you depends largely on your trading needs — for example, active traders often index heavily on the available investment options, and what type of functionality is possible on the go. If you'd prefer more education or a more advanced mobile trading platform, you may want to opt for an app from an online broker.

How much money do you need to open an account with a stock trading app?