The MT4 download for iPhone is free, and the MetaTrader 4 iOS app works on both iPhone and iPad for charting and placing trades. As with Android, there's a wrinkle: Apple removed the MetaTrader apps from the App Store in September 2022, so availability has shifted by region — the reliable, safe way to install MT4 on iOS is via the official link your broker provides.
How to install MetaTrader 4 on iPhone or iPad
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Get the official MT4 iOS link from your broker
Open an account with a regulated broker (a free demo is fine). They'll point you to the current, official MetaTrader 4 app for iPhone and iPad — the safest way to avoid look-alike fakes.
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Install the MetaTrader 4 app
Install the official MetaTrader 4 app from the App Store where it's available, or via the official link your broker provides.
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Add your broker's account
Open the app, go to
Settings ▸ New Account(or tap the + button), then search for your broker and select the correct server. -
Log in and start
Enter your login number and password to connect a live account, or open a demo in the app to practise with virtual funds.
Because App Store availability has changed, look-alike "MetaTrader 4" apps occasionally appear. Only install from the App Store or the official link your broker gives you — never from a random website or ad.
What the iOS app can and can't do
The iPhone and iPad app is great for watching the market, charting with built-in indicators, and placing or closing trades anywhere. It can't run custom indicators or Expert Advisors — those need the Windows desktop terminal. A common setup is desktop for analysis and automation, iOS to manage trades on the move.
Get MetaTrader 4 for iPhone & iPad
XM supports MT4 on iOS, Android, and desktop, with a free demo and a $5 minimum — an easy way to start trading on your iPhone.
⚠ Trading forex and CFDs is high-risk and most retail traders lose money. This is not financial advice.
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Next steps
On Android instead? See MT4 for Android. Need custom indicators or EAs? Use MT4 for PC. Or practise first on a free demo account.
Frequently asked questions
Is MT4 on the App Store?
Availability has varied since Apple removed the MetaTrader apps in September 2022 (MetaTrader 5 later returned). The MetaTrader 4 app may be on the App Store in your region, but the surest way to get the current, official app is the link your broker provides.
Is the iPhone MT4 app free?
Yes. The MetaTrader 4 iOS app is free to download and use. You only need a funded broker account to trade live; you can open a demo in the app at no cost.
Can I run Expert Advisors on iPhone?
No. The MT4 iOS app includes standard indicators but can't run custom indicators or Expert Advisors. Automation needs the Windows desktop terminal.
Does MT4 work on iPad?
Yes. The MetaTrader 4 app runs on iPad as well as iPhone, which many traders prefer for the larger charting screen.
How do I add my account on iOS?
Open the app, go to Settings and tap New Account or the + button, search for your broker, choose the correct server, then enter your login number and password.
Trading foreign exchange and contracts for difference (CFDs) carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage can work against you as well as for you. You could lose some or all of your deposited funds; do not trade with money you cannot afford to lose. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Nothing on MT4Download.com is financial, investment, or trading advice. Consider your circumstances and seek independent advice if needed.