Available Equiti Mobile Applications
The following mobile trading applications are available to Equiti traders:
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
The classic MT4 trading platform in a version for mobile devices. The application replicates the entire functionality of the desktop program and allows you to open/close deals, place pending orders, analyze price charts with technical indicators, and follow financial news in real-time.
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
The latest version of MT5 offers a more extensive toolkit for trading various asset classes, including the stock market and cryptocurrency exchanges. The mobile version has additional features for creating and testing trading robots.
EQ Trader
Equiti’s proprietary mobile application, which represents a web version of the trading terminal adapted for mobile devices. It features a simple intuitive interface, broad analytical capabilities, and a built-in learning system for beginners.
All applications are available for free download in the App Store and Google Play online stores. The client can install multiple applications simultaneously and choose the most suitable one for the current trading session.
Functionality | MT4 | MT5 | EQ Trader |
Trading Assets | Forex, CFD | Forex, CFD, Stocks, Crypto | Forex, CFD, Stocks |
Graphical Analysis | Yes (30 ind.) | Yes (38 ind.) | Yes (25 ind.) |
Advisor Creation | No | Yes | No |
Account Connections | 1 account | Unlimited | Unlimited |
News Calendar | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Mobile Application Capabilities
Equiti’s mobile trading applications are endowed with extensive functionality for both executing trades and conducting technical and fundamental market analysis:
- Opening and closing positions on more than 300 trading instruments
- Real-time monitoring of quotes
- Access to the news feed and economic calendar
- Scalable charts with a variety of indicators and analysis tools
- Custom alerts and notifications about price levels, news, and changes
- Management of all types of trading orders (market, limit, stop, etc.)
- Creation, testing, and optimization of trading strategies and robots (MT5)
- Connection to multiple trading accounts simultaneously
- Full synchronization of data and settings with desktop terminals
The key advantage is mobility and the ability to trade wherever there is an internet connection, from a tablet, smartphone, or even a smartwatch.
Supported Devices
Equiti mobile applications are compatible with the following devices:
iOS:
- iPhone 5S and newer
- iPad Air and newer
- iPad Mini 2 and newer
- iPod Touch 6G
Android:
- Smartphones on Android 5.0 and newer
- Tablets on Android 5.0 and newer
- Smartwatches on Android Wear
The minimum device requirements are an OS not older than 2-3 years and at least 2 GB of RAM. Using the MT5 applications may require more system resources.
Access and Verification
To use the mobile applications, you need to:
- Download the required application from the official App Store or Google Play.
- Register or log in to the application using your existing Equiti account credentials. If you don’t have an account, go through the registration process in the mobile application.
- Link an active MT4/MT5 trading account to the device or open a new account directly in the application.
- Go through the identity verification process and agree to the client agreement terms. The verification process includes:
- Confirmation of personal data (name, date of birth, citizenship)
- Uploading scanned copies of documents (passport/ID, proof of address)
- Indicating the source of funds for trading
- Questionnaire about trading experience and investment goals
After successful verification, the account becomes fully operational, and the client can start performing all trading operations in the application.
Settings and Personalization
Depending on the application used, traders can customize the interface, charts, and alerts to their preferences:
- Choosing color schemes and desktop layouts
- Enabling/disabling indicators on the price chart
- Switching timeframes and chart types (candles, bars, lines)
- Adding/removing market instruments and currency pairs
- Changing contract styles (lots, percentage risk, fixed risk)
- Configuring alerts for volatility, price levels, news, etc.
- Changing sound settings
- Checking payment information for deposits and withdrawals
- Connecting virtual services and plugins (algorithms, indicators)
All settings are saved and synchronized between the mobile and desktop versions of the Equiti platforms through a single client account.
Security and Encryption
Modern encryption methods are used to protect client account data and funds in mobile applications:
- TLS 1.2 data transmission security standard
- Two-factor authentication via SMS or Email
- AES encryption with a 256-bit key length
- Regular updates of security protocols
The applications also have a feature to create backups of data and settings on cloud servers for recovery in case of device loss, theft, or replacement.
Emerging Issues
Based on an analysis of client reviews on the use of Equiti mobile applications, the following possible problematic points can be highlighted:
- Technical failures and application freezes, especially when launching on old phone models or during updates. Solution – timely update the OS and applications, use compatible versions.
- Complaints about differences in quotes and data transmission delays compared to the web terminal. The reason is the low quality of the client’s internet connection. It is recommended to trade over a stable channel.
- Some advanced traders consider the mobile interface less functional and comfortable for long trading sessions and extended analysis compared to desktop platforms. Mobile applications are primarily optimized for operational trading.
- Problems with installing and authorizing applications due to outdated OS versions, ROOT access locks, and custom Android builds. This is solved by updating the software to the latest versions.
In general, the problems in the operation of Equiti’s mobile applications are not systemic. Most of them are successfully resolved by the broker’s support or by the clients themselves with the correct configuration of devices and applications.
FAQ
No, to use Equiti’s mobile applications, it is sufficient to log in using the credentials from an existing trading account in the company or register a new account within the application during the verification process.
Updates and patches for mobile applications are installed automatically in the background when connected to the internet. It is important to keep the device OS and the applications themselves up to date to the latest version to ensure correct operation and current encryption methods.
All Equiti mobile and web terminals are fully synchronized through a single client account. Information about trading accounts, balance, open positions, charts, and settings is identical and updated in real-time. Differences in data are impossible.