10 brokers compared · 2026

The best forex trading apps in 2026

Most forex traders now check positions, and often trade, from a phone. A good forex app gives you proper charts, every order type and the same risk tools as the desktop platform, from a broker regulated where you live. These are the apps we rated highest. US residents should choose OANDA, FOREX.com, tastyfx or Charles Schwab.

By the FXBroker research desk · Updated October 2026 · Advertiser disclosure

01IGThe IG app is one of the most complete forex apps, with strong charting, alerts and research.
02XTBThe XTB app mirrors the xStation 5 platform, with no minimum deposit.
03PepperstoneThe Pepperstone app, plus MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView on mobile.
04CMC MarketsThe CMC app is built on its Next Generation platform, with 330+ currency pairs.
05OANDAThe OANDA app for US and international traders, with no minimum deposit.
06FOREX.comThe FOREX.com app, plus MT4 and MT5 on mobile, in the US and abroad.
07eToroA simple, social app with CopyTrader, built for beginners.
08Plus500A clean, easy-to-learn CFD app with alerts and guaranteed stops.
09tastyfxThe tastyfx app for US traders, with spreads from 0.8 pips.
10Charles Schwabthinkorswim Mobile, a powerful app for US Schwab clients.

#	Broker	Score	EUR/USD	Raw / lot	Min. dep.	Regulators	Platforms	Links
01	IGTraders who want the biggest market range and top-tier safety	4.8	0.9pips	n/a	$0	FCAASICBaFin+5	MT4TradingView	Visit Review
02	XTBEuropean beginners who want a polished platform	4.5	0.9pips	n/a	$0	KNFFCACySEC+3	Own platform	Visit Review
03	PepperstoneActive traders who want tier-1 regulation and raw pricing	4.6	1.1pips	$8all-in	$0	ASICFCACySEC+4	MT4MT5cTraderTradingView	Visit Review
04	CMC MarketsForex variety and charting on a proprietary platform	4.7	0.7pips	n/a	$0	FCAASICCIRO+4	MT4TradingView	Visit Review
05	OANDAUS beginners and API traders	4.3	1.4pips	$6all-in	$0	CFTCNFAFCA+4	MT4TradingView	Visit Review
06	FOREX.comUS traders who want MT4/MT5 and strong research	4.5	1.4pips	$7all-in	$100	CFTCNFAFCA+4	MT4MT5TradingView	Visit Review
07	eToroCopy trading and social investing	4.2	1.0pips	n/a	$50	FCACySECASIC+2	Own platform	Visit Review
08	Plus500Simple CFD trading on a clean app	4.0	1.3pips	n/a	$100	FCACySECASIC+5	Own platform	Visit Review
09	tastyfxUS forex traders who want low spreads	4.4	0.8pips	n/a	$0	CFTCNFA	MT4TradingView	Visit Review
10	Charles SchwabExisting Schwab clients and thinkorswim fans	4.5	1.2pips	n/a	$0	SECFINRACFTC+1	Own platform	Visit Review

Spreads are typical values during liquid hours and change constantly. Raw / lot = raw EUR/USD spread converted at $10 per pip plus round-turn commission. Data checked October 2026. How we score.

IG

The IG app is one of the most complete forex apps, with strong charting, alerts and research.

4.8/5

IG is the world’s largest CFD provider by revenue and one of the safest brokers you can choose. It offers 80+ forex pairs and more than 17,000 markets overall, with excellent platforms, research and education.

Pros

FTSE 250 listed, 50 years in business
Huge range of 17,000+ markets
Tight EUR/USD spreads from about 0.6 pips

Cons

MT5 and cTrader are not offered
Some fees on share CFDs and data subscriptions

EUR/USD: 0.9 pips
Raw / lot: n/a
Min. deposit: $0
Regulators: FCAASICBaFinMAS+4
Platforms: IG Web, IG App, MT4, ProRealTime

XTB

The XTB app mirrors the xStation 5 platform, with no minimum deposit.

4.5/5

XTB is a publicly listed European broker with an excellent in-house platform, xStation 5, no minimum deposit and strong education. Forex spreads are competitive and commission-free on the Standard account.

Pros

Listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange
xStation 5 is fast and intuitive
No minimum deposit

Cons

No MetaTrader since 2024
Not available in the US

EUR/USD: 0.9 pips
Raw / lot: n/a
Min. deposit: $0
Regulators: KNFFCACySECDFSA+2
Platforms: xStation 5, XTB App

Pepperstone

The Pepperstone app, plus MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView on mobile.

4.6/5

Pepperstone matches IC Markets on cost while offering stronger tier-1 regulation, including the FCA and BaFin. Its Razor account delivers raw spreads with a low commission across MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView, and there is no minimum deposit.

Pros

Razor account with raw spreads and $7 round-turn commission
FCA, ASIC, CySEC and BaFin regulation
MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView

Cons

Product range is narrower than IG or Saxo
Not available to US residents

EUR/USD: 1.1 pips
Raw / lot: $8.0
Min. deposit: $0
Regulators: ASICFCACySECBaFin+3
Platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView

CMC Markets

The CMC app is built on its Next Generation platform, with 330+ currency pairs.

4.7/5

CMC Markets is a London-listed broker offering an unusually large range of 330+ currency pairs and crosses, competitive spreads from 0.5 pips on EUR/USD and the feature-rich Next Generation platform.

Pros

330+ forex pairs, the most of any broker we track
Tight spreads from 0.5 pips on EUR/USD
Next Generation platform with pattern recognition

Cons

No MT5 or cTrader
Platform depth can overwhelm beginners

EUR/USD: 0.7 pips
Raw / lot: n/a
Min. deposit: $0
Regulators: FCAASICCIROMAS+3
Platforms: CMC Next Generation, CMC App, MT4, TradingView

OANDA

The OANDA app for US and international traders, with no minimum deposit.

4.3/5

OANDA was one of the first online forex brokers and is still one of the most trusted in the US. There is no minimum deposit, trade sizes start at a single unit, and its REST API, TradingView integration and MT4 support appeal to both beginners and systematic traders.

Pros

No minimum deposit and flexible position sizing
Long track record and multiple tier-1 licences
Popular REST API for automated trading

Cons

Standard spreads are average for US brokers
Smaller pair selection than FOREX.com or tastyfx

EUR/USD: 1.4 pips
Raw / lot: $6.0
Min. deposit: $0
Regulators: CFTCNFAFCAASIC+3
Platforms: OANDA Web, OANDA App, MT4, TradingView

FOREX.com

The FOREX.com app, plus MT4 and MT5 on mobile, in the US and abroad.

4.5/5

FOREX.com is owned by NASDAQ-listed StoneX and is one of the largest forex brokers in the United States. It offers 80+ currency pairs on its own platform, MT4, MT5, TradingView and NinjaTrader, with both spread-only and commission-based RAW pricing.

Pros

Owned by StoneX, a NASDAQ-listed financial services group
Wide platform choice including MT5 and TradingView
RAW pricing account for active traders

Cons

Standard account spreads are average
Forex only for US clients

EUR/USD: 1.4 pips
Raw / lot: $7.0
Min. deposit: $100
Regulators: CFTCNFAFCACIRO+3
Platforms: FOREX.com Web, FOREX.com App, MT4, MT5

eToro

A simple, social app with CopyTrader, built for beginners.

4.2/5

eToro is the best-known social trading platform. Its CopyTrader feature lets you automatically mirror other investors, and one account covers stocks, ETFs, crypto and CFDs on forex. Forex spreads are higher than specialists, and there is no MetaTrader.

Pros

Market-leading copy trading
Very easy to use for beginners
Stocks, ETFs, crypto and forex in one account

Cons

Forex spreads are wider than ECN brokers
$5 withdrawal fee and currency conversion fees

EUR/USD: 1.0 pips
Raw / lot: n/a
Min. deposit: $50
Regulators: FCACySECASICFSRA (ADGM)+1
Platforms: eToro Web, eToro App

Plus500

A clean, easy-to-learn CFD app with alerts and guaranteed stops.

4.0/5

Plus500 is a FTSE 250-listed CFD broker known for its clean, intuitive platform. It offers around 60 forex pairs alongside indices, commodities and shares, with no commissions, but there is no MetaTrader and research is limited.

Pros

Publicly listed and widely regulated
Very simple, fast web and mobile platform
Guaranteed stop orders available

Cons

No MT4, MT5 or TradingView
Limited research and education

EUR/USD: 1.3 pips
Raw / lot: n/a
Min. deposit: $100
Regulators: FCACySECASICFMA+4
Platforms: Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 App

tastyfx

The tastyfx app for US traders, with spreads from 0.8 pips.

4.4/5

tastyfx is the US forex arm of IG Group, rebranded from IG US in 2024. It offers 80+ currency pairs with competitive spreads, no minimum deposit and access through its own platform, MT4, TradingView and ProRealTime, all regulated by the CFTC and NFA.

Pros

Backed by IG Group, a publicly listed global broker
EUR/USD spreads from about 0.8 pips with no commission
TradingView, MT4 and ProRealTime support

Cons

Forex only: no stocks, indices or crypto
Available to US residents only

EUR/USD: 0.8 pips
Raw / lot: n/a
Min. deposit: $0
Regulators: CFTCNFA
Platforms: tastyfx Web, tastyfx App, MT4, TradingView

Charles Schwab

thinkorswim Mobile, a powerful app for US Schwab clients.

4.5/5

Charles Schwab offers spot forex through the award-winning thinkorswim platform, inherited from TD Ameritrade. It is ideal if you already invest with Schwab and want to add currency trading without opening another account, though spreads are wider than forex specialists.

Pros

thinkorswim is one of the best charting platforms available
One login for stocks, options, futures and forex
Exceptional research and education

Cons

Wider spreads than tastyfx or Interactive Brokers
Forex requires a margin account and separate approval

EUR/USD: 1.2 pips
Raw / lot: n/a
Min. deposit: $0
Regulators: SECFINRACFTCNFA
Platforms: thinkorswim Desktop, thinkorswim Web, thinkorswim Mobile

How we chose these brokers

Charts & orders: Indicators, drawing tools, every order type and the ability to edit stops and limits on the go.
Ease of use: How quickly a new trader can find a market, size a position and place a trade.
Security: Biometric login, two-factor authentication and price alerts.
Regulation: At least one tier-1 licence covering clients in your country.

Scores use our standard methodology. Rankings on this page also weight the specific criteria above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best app for forex trading?

In our tests the IG app is the most complete overall, XTB and CMC Markets are close behind, and eToro and Plus500 are the easiest for beginners. In the US, OANDA, FOREX.com, tastyfx and thinkorswim are the main regulated choices.

Are forex trading apps safe?

The app is only as safe as the broker behind it. Use an app from a broker regulated by a tier-1 authority in your country, turn on two-factor authentication and download it only from the official app store.

Can I trade forex on MT4 or MT5 on my phone?

Yes. MetaTrader 4 and 5 have free iOS and Android apps. You log in with the account details from your broker.

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly. Between roughly 60% and 89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs, depending on the provider. Consider whether you understand how they work and can afford to lose your money. Read the full risk warning.