Just looked at what trading apps are actually worth using in Australia right now and honestly, it's way more confusing than it should be. Everyone's got different needs, right? Like if you're just starting out, you don't want some crazy complex platform that makes you quit after a week.

So I went through the main ones - Mitrade, eToro, Stake, Interactive Brokers, Webull. The thing that surprised me is how much fees actually matter if you're trading regularly. Even small charges add up fast. I did the math and if you're doing like 60 trades a month, that fee difference becomes real money.

For beginners, the best day trading app honestly depends on what you actually want to do. If you just want to learn without risking anything, demo accounts are clutch. Mitrade's got that going for it - you can practice first. eToro's decent too if you like the copy trading angle, but spreads are higher.

If you're in it for the long haul with DCA strategy, Stake seems solid - low fees, simple interface, doesn't overcomplicate things. For serious traders who want everything, Interactive Brokers is the play but it's definitely not beginner-friendly.

The wild part? Global market access actually matters more than I thought. Some apps only do US stocks, others give you Europe and Asia too. That changes things depending on what you're trying to build.

Regulation's important too - make sure whatever you pick is actually ASIC regulated. Not trying to get caught in something sketchy.

Anyone else tried these? What's been your experience with fees actually eating into returns?