Confirm what the app actually is and where it runs
Start by identifying the exact app the broker currently distributes. Brokers sometimes offer a proprietary app, a third-party platform app, or both, and offerings can change by region. Download links, supported operating systems and minimum version requirements should come from the broker's official site rather than a search result. Check whether the app version available to your country of residence matches the one described in reviews, because regional entities of the same broker brand can run different platforms with different instrument lists.
- Verify the official download source and publisher name in the app store listing.
- Confirm which operating systems and versions are supported right now.
- Check whether your region uses the same app and entity described in marketing material.
- Ask support whether web and desktop platforms mirror the app's functionality.

