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Lightyear: Investments reviews

Name: Investments
Rating: 4.88 (1340 reviews)

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4.88

Based on 1,340 reviews, last reviewed 6th Feb 2026

4500% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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in the past 90 days

92%

Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent platform - Sustainable Pricing Excellent platform - Sustainable Pricing Reviewed on: 6th February 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

Very nice! Very nice! Excellent app, good user platform. Reviewed on: 16th April 2024

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About this product

Lightyear is a simple way to invest in stocks and ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds).

With Lightyear, you deposit money in Vaults. You can invest as little as £1 and there is no maximum limit. You can manage the account through the website or via the app.

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Lightyear Investments reviews (1340)

Review of the Lightyear, Investments:

Great UI and UX

Amazing investing experience. Definitely recommend Lightyear to people who are looking to invest in different markets. Reviewed on: 13th March 2023

It's great that I get deposit interest

It's great that I get deposit interest (more than in domestic banks) Reviewed on: 9th April 2024

Excellent app, easy investment possibilities, clear...

Excellent app, easy investment possibilities, clear design, Reviewed on: 9th April 2024

Clean and straightforward interface.

Clean and straightforward interface. Very easy UX. Could benefit from allowing to transfer the portfolio elsewhere, but overall great experience! Reviewed on: 8th April 2024

Even a housewife can handle investing now

I also recommended the Lightyear app to my wife and was surprised how quickly she became a small investor. Anyone can do it thanks to a clear environment that supports even the most novice in the field. Reviewed on: 8th April 2024

One of the best investment apps available

Modern app. Clear and simple, easy to use platform for investing also in fractional shares. Seamless user experience. Additional values like paying interest on cash balances. Reviewed on: 8th April 2024

New user

Recently started to use the app. I did not have any issues so far. The app itself is very intuitive so it is beginner friendly Reviewed on: 8th April 2024

More news would be great.

More news would be great. For the actual buying stocks it an easy process Reviewed on: 8th April 2024

It's been the best investment app so far.

It's been the best investment app so far. Fear pricing and a wide range of stocks and funds. Really easy to use and intuitive app. Reviewed on: 8th April 2024

Beautiful app, Close to no fees

I like the easy way I can keep my money investing and generating me a good interest monthly! Reviewed on: 8th April 2024

Super smooth and easy to use.

Super smooth and easy to use. Just need ISAs! And maybe model portfolios with rebalancing Reviewed on: 8th April 2024

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