Comparison

cTrader vs DX Mobile Platform XT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

cTrader

Trade global assets like Forex, metals, and stocks with advanced charting and analysis tools. Customize your trading experience with price alerts, trade statistics, and a user-friendly interface. Access all your accounts in one place for seamless on-the-go trading.

Highlights
  • Trade Forex, Metals, Oil, Indices, Stocks, ETFs
  • Advanced technical analysis tools
  • Customizable price alerts
  • Trade statistics and performance review
  • Multiple chart types and drawing tools
  • One-click trading with QuickTrade Mode
  • Symbol watchlists and account management
Features
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The cTrader mobile app supports trading in forex, metals, oil, indices, stocks and ETFs. Just log in with your Apple, Facebook and Google account, or your cTrader ID and get access to a complete range of Order Types, advanced Technical Analysis tools, Price Alerts, Trade Statistics, Advanced Order Management settings, Symbol Watchlists and a variety of other settings to customize the platform to your on-the-go trading requirements. Direct processing (STP) and No Dealing Desk (NDD) trading platform: - Detailed Symbol Information helps you understand the assets you are trading - Symbol Trading Schedules show you when the market is open or closed - Links to News Sources inform you about events that may affect your trading - Fluid & Responsive Charts and QuickTrade Mode allow for one-click trading - Market Sentiment Indicator shows how other people are trading Sophisticated Technical Analysis tools, with advanced settings for all indicators and drawings: - 5 Chart Types: Standard Time Frames, Tick, Renko, Range and Heikin-Ashi charts, - 5 Chart View Options: Candlesticks, Bar Chart, Line Chart, Dots Chart, Area Chart - 16 Chart Drawings: Horizontal, Vertical, Arrow & Trend Lines, Ray, Fibonacci Retracement, Fibonacci Fan, Fibonacci Timezones, Fibonacci Expansion, Fibonacci Arc, Equidistant Price Channel, Rectangle, Triangle, Ellipse, Text, Pitchfork (3 options) - 65 popular Technical Indicators Additional Features: - Push and Email Alert Configuration: Choose which events you want to know about - All accounts in one app: Switch swiftly through your accounts with a simple click - Trade Statistics: Review your strategies and trade performance in detail - Price Alerts: Get notified when a price hits a specified level - Symbol Watchlists: Group and save your favourite symbols - Manage Sessions: Log off your other devices - Dark Theme: Trade on the platform's popular and eye-friendly dark interface - 22 Languages: Access all platform features translated in your native language To learn about new features, please join the cTrader Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/ctraderofficial or Telegram https://t.me/cTrader_Official group.

About

DX Mobile Platform XT

Explore exchange-traded securities with this demo trading platform. Monitor portfolios, access real-time market data, and place simulated orders on the go. Features dynamic charting and a live newsfeed for comprehensive market analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time streaming quotes
  • Advanced search functionality
  • Dynamic charting with 80+ studies
  • Simulated trading with various order types
  • Portfolio and account balance monitoring
  • Live newsfeed
  • Secure login options
Features
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A demo version of DXtrade XT, an app for brokers offering exchange-traded securities. Sign up for a test account to explore its capabilities! DXtrade XT allows traders to access markets on the go with real-time portfolio monitoring, market data streaming, and order entry in sync with the DXtrade XT web trading terminal. Features: • Real-time streaming quotes for equities and derivatives in configurable watchlists • Advanced search functionality • Dynamic charting with 80+ customizable studies for analysis • Access to simulated trading that supports limit, market, and stop market order types • Monitor positions and track account balances • Live newsfeed We equipped DXtradeXT with our proprietary binary protocol that provides high performance and promotes stability during low-bandwidth mobile/Wi-Fi data exchange. The technology supports no-delay switching between mobile networks for charts and watchlists. App’s benefits: • Secure and easy log-in with a Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN code • Dark and light themes with a user-friendly experience • Adaptive interface that supports various screen resolutions DXtrade XT — multi-asset trading at your fingertips!

Screenshots

cTrader4 screens
DX Mobile Platform XT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: cTrader at 87% against DX Mobile Platform XT's 25%. cTrader also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

cTrader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: cTrader has 1.8K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of cTrader's written reviews are positive against 25% of DX Mobile Platform XT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

cTrader ships an update weekly, DX Mobile Platform XT every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
cTrader versus DX Mobile Platform XT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercTraderDX Mobile Platform XT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better2.2 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews87.4% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better12
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size238 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSpotwareDevexperts LLC

Customer experience

cTrader

All ratings1,780 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews1,479 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.8%

DX Mobile Platform XT

All ratings12 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

cTrader

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Equity/balance panel not accessible on iOS
  • Inconsistent order execution and slippage issues
  • Inability to sort orders and positions by price or TP/SL

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add candle timer and settings to customize TP levels
  • Improve mobile app to match desktop functionality
  • Implement dark mode and more chart customization options
  • Synchronize indicators and drawings across platforms
  • Add more advanced risk management tools

DX Mobile Platform XT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

cTrader

No in-app purchases

None

DX Mobile Platform XT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is cTrader free?
cTrader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DX Mobile Platform XT free?
DX Mobile Platform XT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, cTrader or DX Mobile Platform XT?
cTrader is rated higher. cTrader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while DX Mobile Platform XT averages 2.2 from 12 ratings.
Do cTrader or DX Mobile Platform XT have ads?
Neither cTrader nor DX Mobile Platform XT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, cTrader or DX Mobile Platform XT?
cTrader ships an update weekly, and DX Mobile Platform XT every 3 months. Most recently, cTrader was updated on September 23, 2026 and DX Mobile Platform XT on August 27, 2026.

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