IBKR GlobalTrader vs iSpendo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IBKR GlobalTrader
Trade stocks across 90+ global markets from your mobile device. Invest with fractional shares starting at $1, allowing you to buy portions of expensive stocks. Easily swap existing holdings for new ones to optimize your portfolio.
- Trade 90+ global stock markets
- Fractional shares from $1
- Swap existing stocks
- Simulated trading environment
- Access to NYSE, NASDAQ, LSE, HKSE
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Invest in Global Markets with IBKR Mobile IBKR Mobile brings the investing capabilities of Interactive Brokers to your phone. Invest in stocks, ETFs, options, futures, currencies, bonds, mutual funds and more across 170+ markets worldwide from one integrated platform. Whether you're building long-term wealth, generating income, actively trading the markets or managing a diversified portfolio, IBKR Mobile combines global market access, institutional-grade trading technology and comprehensive research in one mobile app. Access Global Opportunities Invest across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and other global markets from one integrated platform. Trade: • Stocks • ETFs • Options • Futures • Currencies • Bonds • Mutual Funds • Prediction Markets (where available) • Overnight Trading (where available) Fund, hold and trade in multiple currencies while managing your investments from a unified platform. Research with Professional Insights Evaluate investment opportunities using comprehensive research and market intelligence. Access: • Company fundamentals • Market news • Analyst research • Economic calendars • Earnings announcements • Market movers • Option analytics • Performance metrics • Portfolio reporting • AI-powered investing tools (where available) Trade with Institutional-Grade Technology Whether you're an active trader or long-term investor, IBKR Mobile provides the tools to analyze markets, execute trades and manage risk. Features include: • Real-time market data • Advanced charting • Technical indicators • Custom watchlists • Price alerts • Market scanners • Advanced order types • Multi-leg options trading* • Portfolio analytics • Risk management tools • Paper Trading account *Options involve risk. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple commission charges. For more info see ibkr.com/occ Manage Your Portfolio Anywhere Monitor your investments and stay connected wherever you are. • Account balances • Positions • Portfolio performance • Cash management • Asset allocation • Trade history • Watchlists • Tax documents • Secure authentication Why Investors Choose Interactive Brokers • Invest in 170+ markets worldwide • Trade stocks, ETFs, options, futures, currencies and bonds from one integrated platform • Institutional-grade trading technology and comprehensive research • Competitive margin rates* and commissions • Powerful portfolio and risk management tools • Fractional share investing • Advanced order management • Multi-currency investing • Secure mobile investing experience *Margin borrowing is only for experienced investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment. Security Protect your account with biometric login, two-factor authentication, advanced encryption and multiple layers of account security designed to help safeguard your investments and personal information. DISCLOSURES INVESTING IN FINANCIAL PRODUCTS INVOLVES RISK TO YOUR CAPITAL. YOUR INVESTMENTS MAY INCREASE OR DECREASE IN VALUE, AND LOSSES IN DERIVATIVES OR WHEN TRADING ON MARGIN MAY EXCEED THE VALUE OF YOUR ORIGINAL INVESTMENT. IBKR's services are offered through the following companies, depending on your location: ∙ Interactive Brokers LLC ∙ Interactive Brokers Canada Inc. ∙ Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited ∙ Interactive Brokers Central Europe Zrt. ∙ Interactive Brokers Australia Pty. Ltd. ∙ Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited ∙ Interactive Brokers India Pvt. Ltd. ∙ Interactive Brokers Securities Japan Inc. ∙ Interactive Brokers Singapore Pte. Ltd. ∙ Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Ltd. Each of these IBKR companies is regulated as an investment broker in its local jurisdiction. Each company's regulatory status is discussed on its website. Interactive Brokers LLC is a SIPC member. *Lowest Cost Broker according to StockBrokers.com Online Broker Survey 2022.
iSpendo
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Expense tracking only works when it's effortless. iSpendo is built around one idea: recording a purchase should be faster than forgetting it. Enter the amount on the built-in keypad, tap a category — done. No accounts to link, no budgets to configure, no spreadsheets pretending to be an app. TRACK IN SECONDS • Built-in keypad, ready the moment the app opens — no waiting for a keyboard • 18 ready-made categories with clear icons — reorder them, hide the ones you don't use • Edit amounts, categories and dates at any time • Attach a note to any expense (Premium) SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE • Clean daily and monthly lists with totals • Statistics by category and over time — see where the money actually went (Premium) • Compare periods and spot trends early (Premium) MAKE IT YOURS • Your currency: USD, EUR, GBP, INR and more — set automatically from your region • Create your own categories with custom icons (Premium) • A daily reminder, so logging becomes a habit • Dark mode (Premium) PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No sign-up, no account — start tracking the second you open the app • Works offline; your expenses live on your device, and Premium adds iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad • Your amounts, notes and category names are never sent to analytics — what you spend is nobody's business FREE AND PREMIUM The free plan includes 10 expenses a month, all 18 built-in categories, full editing and reminders. iSpendo Premium removes the limit and adds statistics, iCloud sync, custom categories, notes and dark mode. Auto-renewing yearly or monthly subscription, with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers. Cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://utilsapps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://utilsapps.com/privacy Questions or ideas? Write to support@utilsapps.com — a real person reads every message.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IBKR GlobalTrader at none against iSpendo's 2. IBKR GlobalTrader also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. iSpendo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. IBKR GlobalTrader asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | IBKR GlobalTrader | iSpendo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (210 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 210 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Interactive Brokers LLC | ELIZAVETA PESHCHANSKAYA |
Bugs and requests
IBKR GlobalTrader
Reported bugs
25 issues- Charts have no percentage change
- Closed accounts appear indefinitely
- App freezes when placing orders
- Cannot log in, connection errors
- App freezes on login screen
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- App crashes frequently
- Watchlist is missing or lost
- Login errors, user/password not recognized
- App freezes and won't allow refresh
- Application sections not displaying properly
- Endless error loops during setup
- Home bar swipe disabled on iPhones
- Unable to submit feedback through app
- App freezes when trying to place order
- App will not allow sign in, freezes
- Connection error when trying to log in
- Favorite list cannot sync with web and IBKR mobile
- Endless cycle of email verification
- Account type not eligible message
- App stuck in continuous open mode on sign up
- Money goes down by itself if no position open
- Transfer of funds takes too long
- Authentication code issues
- Option trading removed in latest update
- Data is not real
Requested features
24 requests- Add percentage change to charts
- Option to hide or delete closed accounts
- Improve charts (e.g., TradingView support)
- Add one-click profit takers and stop losses for options
- Add dividends paid and upcoming dividends section
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- Better Home Screen
- Option roll function
- Display midprice/mark for options
- Add all algos
- Redesign and rebuild website and apps
- Add P&L calendars
- Add more features for investors and day traders
- Add dark mode
- Add stop loss order entry
- Support for iPad full screen
- Add iOS widgets
- Add tabs to stock watchlist for categorization
- Use biometrics for login
- Take Profit, Stop Loss, and/or Bracket options for stocks and options
- Add options trading
- Add futures trading
- Add margin trading
- Show portfolio value chart options (1day, 1week, 1month, YTD, all-time)
- Add toggle to hide sensitive portfolio values for screenshots
iSpendo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IBKR GlobalTrader
No in-app purchases
iSpendo
- Premium Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year









