GrowWise V93 vs V106 for XAUUSD on MT5
Both Expert Advisors use a structured pullback and confirmation-break process, but they solve different direction-control needs. This comparison explains the practical difference before you test either version.
Feature comparison
| Feature | GrowWise V93 | GrowWise V106 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary approach | Automatic H1 trend-led setup | User-selected direction with structured setup |
| Direction control | Normal or reverse-signal testing | Normal, BUY only, SELL only or reverse |
| Entry timeframe | M1 | M1 |
| Trend reference | H1 trend lock | H1 trend is displayed; manual BUY/SELL can drive setup direction |
| Entry sequence | Pullback, confirmation candle and confirmation break | Pullback, confirmation candle and confirmation break |
| Risk controls | Structure-based stop-loss and programmed risk-reward | Structure-based stop-loss and programmed risk-reward |
| Licence | Account and broker-server bound | Account and broker-server bound |
| Best suited to | Traders who want automated direction filtering | Traders who want to choose BUY or SELL direction |
When V93 may fit better
V93 is designed for traders who want the EA to wait for its H1 trend conditions before building an M1 entry setup. It checks trend alignment, then looks for a pullback, a qualifying confirmation candle and a break of that confirmation level. This can mean waiting through periods where the required trend conditions are not present.
V93 also includes reverse-signal testing. That setting is intended for controlled comparison, not as proof that reversing every signal will improve results. Test one configuration at a time on a demo account and keep the lot size unchanged while comparing behaviour.
When V106 may fit better
V106 is intended for a trader who wants to decide the permitted direction. BUY-only mode builds qualifying setups in the buy direction, while SELL-only mode does the same for sells. Normal and reverse modes are also available. The manual direction choice does not create an immediate market order; the EA still waits for its pullback and confirmation-break conditions.
This flexibility is useful when direction comes from the trader’s own higher-timeframe analysis. It also creates responsibility: selecting BUY or SELL incorrectly can keep the EA aligned against the market. Direction should be reviewed deliberately rather than changed after every losing trade.
What both versions share
- MetaTrader 5 execution for the configured symbol and timeframe.
- Fixed-lot input, daily trade limit and one-position setting.
- Structure-based stop-loss and a configurable risk-reward target.
- A protected EX5 file without source-code access.
- Online licence validation linked to one MT5 account and broker server.
- Automatic blocking of new entries when a trial or subscription expires.
How to compare them fairly
Use separate demo accounts or separate test periods with the same broker conditions, starting balance, symbol, lot size and risk settings. Record the number of trades, net result after commission, maximum drawdown and average losing trade. A short profitable run is not enough to judge an EA; the test should include different volatility and market conditions.
Do not run both versions with the same magic number on the same account unless you understand how their position controls interact. Start with one version, confirm the licence and installation, and then evaluate its behaviour before introducing another EA.