IBKR Mobile - Invest Worldwide Security & Privacy Scorecard
by Interactive Brokers LLC · iOS
Financial activity and usage patterns are shared with third parties beyond what the core service requires. The ability to review or limit that sharing is restricted within the app. The data collected about trading behavior and account activity is subject to third-party access with limited opt-out options available.
Best for
Active traders managing their own portfolio
Avoid if
Users wanting tight control over their financial data
Findings
- 0 critical
- 0 high
- 0 medium
- 0 low
- 0 info
0 issues identified across security and privacy analysis.
Top privacy issues
- Pre-consent telemetry collection via NoAuthTelemetry endpoint
- Comprehensive behavioral tracking without user control
- Third-party speech data sharing with inadequate disclosure
Full analysis
What This Means for You
Financial activity and usage patterns are shared with third parties beyond what the core service requires. The ability to review or limit that sharing is restricted within the app. The data collected about trading behavior and account activity is subject to third-party access with limited opt-out options available.
Recommendation: Use With Caution
Best For: Active traders managing their own portfolio
Avoid If: Users wanting tight control over their financial data
Key Findings
Data Security - 0 findings
Network Security - 0 findings
Code Safety - 0 findings
Privacy - 2 findings (2 critical)
Privacy Concerns
What Data is Collected
The app collects data related to trading activity, account usage, and behavioral information generated during sessions. This includes details about how users interact with the platform, trading history, and account configuration.
Third-Party Data Sharing
No external advertising or analytics services were identified. Privacy findings indicate that the scope of data collection and the limits on user ability to control it are areas of concern for users who prioritize strict data minimization.
Understanding the Scores
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Security | 100/100 |
| Privacy | 64/100 |
| Data Security | 100/100 |
| Network Security | 100/100 |
| Code Safety | 100/100 |
| Data Collection | 72/100 |
| Data Sharing | 75/100 |
| User Control | 66/100 |
Positive Security Features
- Data handled within the app is stored and processed to the highest measured standard.
- Communication between the app and its servers meets the highest measured standards for protection in transit.
- The app's code structure met all measured safety standards.
Areas for Improvement
- Expand in-app controls so users can review and manage what information is collected about trading activity and account usage.
- Improve transparency around how behavioral and account data may be used or shared beyond what is needed to execute trades.
- Provide clearer, accessible opt-out options for users who want to limit data collection to the minimum required for the service to function.
About This Analysis
This scorecard is based on static analysis of the app at the version listed below. Scores and findings reflect the state of the app at the time of analysis and may not capture all behaviors that occur only during live use.
App Details
- App ID: com.interactivebrokers.mobiletws4iphone
- Version: 10.04 (Build 4947)
- Scan Date: 2026-03-27
Versions & scan history
| Scan | Date | Overall score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 (current) | 75/100 |