# Stake – Stocks \| ETFs \| SMSF — user reviews > 360 indexed App Store user reviews of Stake by Stakeshop Pty Ltd, rated 4.30/5 from 68 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stake-stocks-etfs-smsf/id1399461540/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stake-stocks-etfs-smsf/id1399461540.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 48 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 6 ## What do users think of Stake? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - ⭐ Best broker fee - 🛒 Easy and efficient trading - 🤖 Great for beginners - 🔍 Comprehensive stock selection - 🏆 Positive user experience **Cons** - 🚧 Unreliable platform performance - 🕰️ Slow deposit and withdrawal times - 🤖 Limited features compared to competitors - 🤑 High fees and exchange rates - 🤔 Unclear policies and poor customer support **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent app crashes and freezes - Issues with login and account verification - Inconsistent order execution and pricing - Discrepancies between app and actual market data - Problems with deposit and withdrawal processing **Most requested features** - Add stop-loss and take-profit order types - Improve portfolio tracking and analytics - Introduce dark mode and customization options - Enhance news and research capabilities - Allow joint/shared account ownership ## Newest reviews (13 of 360) ### 2/5 — You get what you pay for *2026-07-28, version 8.3.1* 2.5 / 5 - Cheap, works most of the time. Have used stake for asx and us stocks for a few years. I will leave as soon as someone else offers a lower brokerage price or a better service at the same price. ### 3/5 — To my son *2026-07-20, version 8.3.0* Transfer 1000$ to wapact ### 3/5 — updates forced *2026-07-02* being forced to update when the noted improvements are just minor is very irritating. For many users who use it occasionally literally every use is met with a forced update page. **Developer response:** Hi Justin, thanks for the honest feedback. We don't force updates lightly. They usually cover security, stability or behind-the-scenes fixes that keep things running smoothly on the platform. We'll pass this on to the team to see how we can make it less disruptive moving forward. ### 2/5 — Slack - not Stake *2026-06-28, version 8.2.1* The onboarding is very well - digital. The app is kind of confusing TBH THE SERVICE - Slow I expect faster response from a company that houses my super money ### 1/5 — Introduce new features and break older ones! *2026-06-09, version 8.0.4* App crasher fewer time these days on the charts screen. However, the Daily and yearly high/low along with market cap section often disappears. Downgrading to 1 star - Daily and yearly High/Low disappearing is a deal breaker! ### 1/5 — Keep forcing updates every week!!! Ridiculous!! *2026-06-03, version 8.0.4* Stop with the freaking forced updates!!! ### 1/5 — AVOID at ALL COSTS *2026-05-29, version 8.0.2* I was pleased with service and platform for a few years. I even recommended family and friends to Stake. My account was closed without warning, causing me serious problems due to their payments partner Airwallex. Do not use. Do not join. Do not trust them with your money. No recourse. No help. Lost money. ### 1/5 — Get rid of the stake accumulate pop up when withdrawing *2026-05-29, version 8.0.2* I’ll change my review when this is fixed. You can advertise stake accumulate, do not do it when I have already set up my withdrawal so that you can accidentally click on it and need to start from scratch. ### 1/5 — Terrible onboarding *2026-05-27, version 8.0.2* Abysmal onboarding process and support. It’s evident they don’t know what they’re doing. I went to Interactive Brokers instead. ### 1/5 — Avoid-Much better brokerage apps *2026-05-22, version 8.0.1* Worst app. Converting AUD to USD take hours for funds to “clear” and become “available”. Horrible. ### 1/5 — Useless update *2026-05-18, version 8.0.1* The recent update I have done today 18/5/2026 is just useless. Why play around with the perfect colour theme that was already there and changed it to some gay colour theme. Placing an order and that useless wallpaper comes up making it weird. Just fix it to previous version. ### 1/5 — Fees are insane *2026-05-18, version 8.0.1* Check out IBKR and Betshares. Better fees and product imo ### 1/5 — Withdrawal problems and delayed action from STAKE team *2026-05-18, version 8.0.1* Terrible response to a withdrawal concern. Went back and forth for a month with the same default email reply. Will never use this app again. Terrible customer service and no hast in getting problem sorted as they take a win by putting your withdrawal money into a massive account to gain interest and earn themselves money. Once again will never use again. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Dissatisfaction *2026-08-18, version 8.4.2* This app is trash, and here’s why: 1. High trading fees – There’s a minimum $3 fee every time you buy stock, which is steep compared to competitors. 2. Slow withdrawal of sale proceeds – When you sell a stock, you don’t get your money right away. You have to pay extra for instant access. So if you want to quickly sell one stock and buy another, tough luck. 3. Currency conversion costs and delays – Converting money comes with a fee and a clearing period of several days on top of that. ### 1/5 — Lacking actual customer service and withdrawals are slow *2026-07-30, version 8.3.1* Added a transfer on the 29th July, 2-3 days is not the 5th August. They delay the payment cause I’m withdrawing everything out of the accounts, wanting to make sure the account is correct even though they transferred 40k into that account without question 3 weeks earlier but an extra 200k they want to take 5 days to transfer. They make 1200 out of that transfer so why are they playing the market. Go to Moomoo better app and customer service and costs. They don’t even address the issues you raise with them. But there’s an auto at there signature saying if you have any questions let us know. Yes do better. Don’t waste your time here if you want to get money out quickly. ### 1/5 — Unable to Set Sell Price *2026-07-27, version 8.3.1* Very disappointed. My sell order cancelled itself even though my shares were not expired or close to expiring. The app also wouldn’t let me reset the sell price. Please fix this issue. ### 1/5 — We’re goood *2026-07-15, version 8.2.3* Can’t to entrance , -100 usdt lost without gaming ### 1/5 — Be aware, worst app experience and dodgy customer support *2026-07-13, version 8.2.3* It is been over a month, app is glitchy, Aster works in Head Office support is dodgy, give misleading information, already more than a month and could not verify my account, no one help, reply to emails on time and guide me properly. Shame on you guys for wasting my time. ### 1/5 — Beyond terrible withdrawal process *2026-07-03, version 8.2.1* Me leaving a 1 star review doesn’t come lightly. Every other app you can withdraw within a couple of days. With Stake… good luck. (This is from the stake wallet). ### 1/5 — Introduce new features and break older ones! *2026-07-03, version 8.2.1* App crasher fewer time these days on the charts screen. However, the Daily and yearly high/low along with market cap section often disappears. Downgrading to 1 star - Daily and yearly High/Low disappearing is a deal breaker! 11th June: One should learn from your UX team to how to break a perfectly working UI. The new dark red color with dark black text for prices when stock is trading in loss is awfully difficult to look at in dark mode in a dark room. It was perfect in the past. 3 July Despite releasing several updates in last few weeks the bug that causes the app to crash when navigating through the charts is still not fixed but has become worse! #hellostake r u listening? ### 1/5 — Cannot withdraw funds *2026-06-28, version 8.2.1* App continuously crashes when attempting to verify identity. Without identity verification, you cannot withdraw your own funds. The company is happy to accept deposits however. Absolute scam app ### 1/5 — Thief’s *2026-06-11, version 8.0.5* Can’t directly put usd into the stake balance to force you to pay fees on conversion + buying, most people won’t understand that and it’s a shame… ### 1/5 — Introduce new features and break older ones! *2026-06-10, version 8.0.5* App crasher fewer time these days on the charts screen. However, the Daily and yearly high/low along with market cap section often disappears. Downgrading to 1 star - Daily and yearly High/Low disappearing is a deal breaker! 11th June: One should learn from your UX team to how to break a perfectly working UI. The new dark red color with dark black text for prices when stock is trading in loss is awfully difficult to look at in dark mode in a dark room. It was perfect in the past. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Making Wealth Creation accessible & affordable *2026-08-10, version 8.4.1* App is easy to navigate. Brokerage is very favorable. Making Wealth Creation accessible to everyone. ### 5/5 — Big Fan *2026-08-06, version 8.4.1* Effortless access to exactly where I want to invest ### 5/5 — Sooo gooood *2026-07-27, version 8.3.1* I'm having a wonderful time ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-06-16, version 8.0.5* Australia is dreadful under labor and albo. He is a wet blanket on the economy and innovation. So I have to resort to USA. ### 5/5 — Intuitive UX/UI Great Stock App *2026-06-10, version 8.0.5* I’ve tried many stock platforms, but Stake is the only one that truly helps me understand the stocks and ETFs I invest in. The recent update, which improves the ETF investment breakdown and the user interface, makes it much easier to grasp the stock data. Although other ‘traditional’ stock platforms may excel in certain areas, they are often less intuitive compared to Stake. Keep up the great work and keep improving the platform. ### 5/5 — Beware *2026-05-27, version 8.0.2* I joined Stake 3 weeks ago and I have no way of making a withdrawal. After multiple emails I keep getting my ID is under review. Big scam ### 5/5 — Investo *2026-05-25, version 8.0.2* Just started but very user friendly to use I love it ### 5/5 — Fabulous *2026-05-14, version 8.0.0* Why not try this one yourself ### 5/5 — 55 *2026-05-03, version 7.0.10* 55 ### 5/5 — 1 Investment Platform in Australia *2026-03-04, version 6.1.2* I’ve been using Stake for +5 and recently moved my CommSec and SelfWeath holdings across due to it sleek product design and scope, and to unify AUS & Wall St holdings. It’s cost effective, simplified investing, that continues to get better and better. Big fan of the Stake community. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*