Best Trading & Investing Apps in 2026
Brokerages and exchanges compared on fees, custody and what the mobile app lets you do.
| Rank | App | AIDA score | Preview | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Our pick Gemini Markets & Credit CardLearn how to accumulate cryptocurrency automatically through your daily spending habits using the Gemini Credit Card, a secure, no-annual-fee solution for passive crypto growth. | 4.8 / 5Excellent | ||
| 2 |  Our pick Exness Trade: Online TradingStruggling to manage your trading account while away from your desk? | 4.8 / 5Excellent | ||
| 3 |  Our pick Crypto Wallet, Bitcoin: PaybisMany users avoid digital assets because traditional exchanges feel like a maze of order books, advanced charting, and technical jargon. | 4.8 / 5Excellent | ||
| 4 |  Our pick CryptocomTired of juggling multiple exchange and wallet apps? Learn how to manage your crypto portfolio, earn rewards, and spend assets using the all-in-one Crypto.com mobile app. | 4.7 / 5Great | ||
| 5 |  Our pick UpholdIf you are struggling to manage a fragmented portfolio of crypto, fiat, and precious metals across multiple accounts, Uphold solves this by offering an "anything-to-anything" trading platform. | 4.7 / 5Great | ||
| 6 |  Our pick Kraken: Buy Crypto & BitcoinThe Kraken app provides a streamlined, secure mobile interface for buying, selling, and converting cryptocurrencies. | 4.7 / 5Great | ||
| 7 |  Our pick Kraken Pro: Crypto TradingIf you are tired of losing capital to high transaction fees on "instant buy" crypto apps, Kraken Pro is the solution. | 4.7 / 5Great | ||
| 8 |  Our pick OctaglobalThe Octa trading app provides a centralized, mobile-first interface for retail traders to monitor and execute positions across 300+ instruments, including forex, commodities, and indices. | 4.7 / 5Great | ||
| 9 |  Our pick PU Prime: Trading AppTraders often face the problem of platform fatigue—the necessity of juggling multiple apps to monitor market data, execute trades, and manage different asset classes. | 4.6 / 5Great | ||
| 10 |  Our pick BybitStruggling with complex crypto exchanges? Learn how to simplify cryptocurrency trading using the Bybit app’s unified platform for spot, derivatives, and Web3 tools. | 4.6 / 5Great | ||
| 11 | Our pick Bitget- Trade bitcoin & cryptoBitget is a Universal Exchange (UEX) that allows you to trade cryptocurrencies, stocks, and traditional assets like gold and forex within a single, unified interface. | 4.6 / 5Great | ||
| 12 |  Our pick Bitget MYThe Bitget app provides a centralized, professional-grade interface for experienced crypto traders who need to manage spot, futures, and AI-assisted trading strategies in one location. | 4.6 / 5Great | ||
| 13 |  Our pick CEX.IOIf you are located in the United States, Serbia, Jamaica, or the Philippines, you may struggle to determine if CEX.IO is a viable exchange for your specific residency. | 4.4 / 5Good | ||
| 14 |  | 4.3 / 5Good | ||
| 15 |  Our pick Octa8Learn how to resolve pending withdrawal requests on the Octa trading app by ensuring your account is fully verified and your payment methods are consistent. | 4.3 / 5Good | ||
| 16 |  Our pick GateMany cryptocurrency traders struggle to find niche, early-stage tokens that are not yet listed on major exchanges. | 4.1 / 5Fair | ||
| 17 | Our pick Trading & Investing: AvaTradeLearn how to manage volatile market exposure and trade global assets securely using AvaTrade's regulated platform and proprietary AvaProtect™ hedging tool. | 4.1 / 5Fair | ||
| 18 |  | 3.8 / 5Fair | ||
| 19 |  Our pick Vantage TradingIf you need an app for efficient CFD and copy trading on your mobile device, the Vantage App provides a streamlined platform. | 3.8 / 5Fair | ||
| 20 | | 3.0 / 5Fair | ||
| 21 |  | 3.0 / 5Fair | ||
| 22 |  Our pick RockWallet: Buy and SwapRockWallet is a self-custodial mobile wallet designed to help users buy, sell, swap, and manage cryptocurrencies while retaining full control of their private keys. | 2.9 / 5Fair | ||
| 23 |  Our pick BitmartFacing a frozen BitMart account can be stressful, especially when you need to access funds during market volatility. | 2.9 / 5Fair | ||
| 24 |  Our pick OctamarketsOcta (formerly OctaFX) is a mobile-centric trading platform designed for individuals who need to manage Forex, commodity, and index CFDs on the go. | Not yet scored | Best for facilitates currency trading for users | |
| 25 | Our pick OctaFXMany retail traders face the problem of managing forex and CFD trades without switching between multiple, disconnected apps. | Not yet scored | ||
| 26 |  Our pick Elev8 InvestMany retail traders find that trading fees, overnight charges, and opaque commissions quickly erode their capital. | Not yet scored |
Nothing in this category matches those filters.
How we score
- Popularity
- How many people install it and keep it past the first month.
- Brand reputation
- Support quality, security record and how clearly terms are written.
- Features & benefits
- What you get before the paywall, and what the paid tier adds.
Still deciding?
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