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It's extremely smooth and intuitive for how powerful it is now. The way they present and explain options and allow you to enter complex multi-leg option trades on mobile is super impressive. On top of that it just works really well (these days).", "context": "", "use_case": "options trading", "switched_from": "", "story": "Ask HN: What software feels exceptionally polished?"}, {"id": 753734001, "item_id": 47108375, "url": "https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47108375", "by": "barelybushy", "date": "2026-02-21", "stance": "recommend", "quote": "Robinhood/Webull are great if you know what you want.", "excerpt": "I have built an app that makes investing feel like Tinder. Need beta testers for 7 days. Free, no credit card, just need honest feedback. *What it is:* InvestSwipe - swipe through stocks/ETFs/crypto like you're on a dating app. Swipe right to invest (with fake $10K), left to pass. *Why I built it:* Robinhood/Webull are great if you know what you want. 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