Robinhood App: Install It on iPhone or Android

Robinhood started as a mobile-first brokerage and now covers stocks, ETFs, options and crypto in one app. It sits in the crypto category here because many people install it mainly to buy and sell digital assets without opening a separate exchange account.

What the app does

• Investing in one place: Stocks, ETFs and options alongside crypto trading.
• Fractional shares: Buy a part of a share instead of a whole one, for supported stocks.
• Charts and news: Price charts, watchlists and market news inside the app.
• Cash and retirement features: Robinhood has added banking and retirement products, whose availability depends on your location and eligibility.

Account approval

Installing the app is free, but you must open and verify an account before trading, and that includes providing identity and tax information. Securities and crypto services are offered through separate Robinhood companies, and what you see depends on your country and state. Check the terms shown during sign-up.

Get the official app

1. Use the App Store or Google Play links on this page. The iOS seller is Robinhood Markets Inc.
2. Avoid apps promoted through ads or direct messages, even if they use Robinhood’s logo.
3. Turn on two-factor authentication immediately; an authenticator app such as Microsoft Authenticator is a good choice.

Investing involves risk, including the loss of the money you put in. Options and crypto can move sharply. If you only want to follow prices, CoinMarketCap does not need an account. Crypto prices are volatile and you can lose money. This page describes the app; it is not investment advice.