Can iOS run an MT4 EA?

No. A desktop or hosted MT4 terminal must execute the EA. Mobile access provides account monitoring and permitted manual operations.

Is MT4 for iPhone and iPad free?

The official mobile app is free. Broker commissions, spreads, financing, and other account costs are separate.

Can I install custom EX4 indicators?

No. Mobile MT4 supports its built-in indicator set, not arbitrary desktop EX4 programs.

Are all trade failures sent as push notifications?

No. The desktop trade-notification option does not automatically notify unsuccessful trade operations. Configure and test the relevant notification path and inspect logs for errors.

How do I add an indicator?

Use the chart indicator control, select a supported indicator, and configure its inputs. Check the symbol and timeframe when comparing readings with desktop.

What should I check before accessing an account on a phone?

Install from the official source, keep the device and app updated, protect account credentials, and use an account permission level appropriate to the task. This page does not certify a particular network or VPN as secure.

Can I use desktop and mobile together?

They can access the same supported account. Updates depend on connection state; coordinate manual actions with EA rules because simultaneous access does not prevent conflicting changes.

MT4 on iPhone and iPad: Setup and Monitoring

MT4 for iPhone and iPad provides mobile charts, quotes, and order/account controls for supported broker accounts. It does not contain the desktop MetaEditor, Strategy Tester, or an environment for running custom MQL4 programs.

Key Takeaways

The official app includes 30 indicators, 9 timeframes, and 3 chart types.
The iPad version supports up to four charts in one window.
EA execution remains in a separate desktop or hosted MT4 terminal.
Pineify assists MQL4 source generation; the target MetaEditor produces EX4 output.
Configure and test push delivery; account history and logs remain necessary.

Install and identify the account

Follow the iPhone/iPad download link on the official MetaQuotes site. Log in using the exact broker server, account number, and password supplied by your broker. A demo account can support practice; a live account is not required merely to explore the app. Confirm account identity and permissions before order entry. A broker-branded download is not automatically preferable to the official application.

Use the supported mobile chart features

MetaQuotes lists 30 built-in indicators, 9 timeframes, and bar, candlestick, and line charts. The iPad version supports up to four charts in a window. Configure symbol and indicator parameters on the device; do not assume desktop templates or custom EX4 indicators transfer. Instrument availability, quotes, and trading conditions come from the connected account.

Distinguish order submission from confirmation

The app supports market and pending orders and management of stop-loss and take-profit levels, subject to broker rules. One-tap controls can submit an order quickly, so confirm symbol, volume, and intended action before using them. Inspect account state or the returned error after submission. Connection speed does not guarantee a fill price or immediate synchronization.

Configure push messages and inspect failures

In desktop MT4 Notifications settings, enable push delivery and enter the mobile MetaQuotes ID. Use the test message and check phone permissions. The desktop option can notify successful trade operations and other documented account events; unsuccessful operations are not automatically notified. EA-specific alerts require appropriate code. Delivery is not guaranteed for every event, so investigate with the Journal and account history.

Keep EA development and hosting separate

Ask Pineify’s Coding Agent for MQL4 source, review its logic, and compile the .mq4 file with the target MT4 MetaEditor to create .ex4 output. Run Strategy Tester locally with documented modelling and cost assumptions; there is no 99% setting that certifies accuracy. Deploy only to an intentionally configured terminal or host. Phone access does not keep that terminal running, and hosting does not guarantee uninterrupted operation.

Coordinate mobile intervention with automation

The phone displays account orders submitted by an EA; a custom indicator is not itself an order-execution program. If you manually close a position or change a stop, an EA may reopen or modify it under its rules. Define how manual intervention is recognized and inspect the final account state. Keep an operating record instead of relying on an unsupported personal performance story.

Sources and verification

MetaTrader 4 for iPhone and iPad
Official mobile functionality and four-chart iPad support.
MT4 notification settings
Configuration and unsuccessful-operation notification boundary.

Related Resources

Build MT4 Expert Advisors with Pineify MT4 for Android: Mobile Trading Guide MT4 on Linux: Installation and Setup MT4 Beginners Guide: Getting Started

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Trading forex and CFDs carries substantial risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making trading decisions.