# CBD FS vs ADX Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: ADX Mobile at 4.1 against CBD FS's 1.0. ADX Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). CBD FS's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ADX Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ADX Mobile has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CBD FS ships an update every 2 months, ADX Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CBD FS | ADX Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbd-fs/id1118867424/reviews) | **[4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adx-mobile/id6504854914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | — | 15.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 50 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Commercial Bank of Dubai](https://appshunter.io/developer/524929200) | [Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange](https://appshunter.io/developer/924540307) |

## What reviewers say

### CBD FS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbd-fs/id1118867424)

Trade securities on Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock exchanges. This app allows users to manage their trading portfolios and execute transactions on the go.

**Highlights:** Trade securities, Dubai Financial Market access, Abu Dhabi Exchange access, Portfolio management, Execute transactions

**In-app purchases:** none


### ADX Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adx-mobile/id6504854914)

Manage your investments with real-time market data, service requests, and report downloads. Stay informed with news, disclosures, and AGM information. Add beneficiaries and manage your profile all within one app.

**Highlights:** Real-time market watch, Request services, Download reports, Add beneficiaries, AGM information, Profile management, Latest news and disclosures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 🔗 Seamless UAE Pass integration
- 📱 Modern design compared to previous app
- ✨ Easy navigation for new users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login and authentication failures
- 🐛 App freezes and hangs during registration
- 🐛 Portfolio information not displaying correctly
- ⚠️ Slow portfolio loading times
- ⚠️ Missing critical portfolio overview features

**Reported bugs**

- UAE Pass authentication not working
- App freezes after UAE Pass authentication
- Registration fails with blank screens
- IBAN field cannot be edited or corrected
- Portfolio data shows as nil or missing

**Requested features**

- Biometric login (Face ID, fingerprint authentication)
- Portfolio overview showing total shares and prices
- Interactive stock charts
- Date range selection for dividend history
- Broker selection/management in profile


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CBD FS free?

CBD FS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ADX Mobile free?

ADX Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CBD FS or ADX Mobile?

ADX Mobile is rated higher. CBD FS averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ADX Mobile averages 4.1 from 19 ratings.

### Do CBD FS or ADX Mobile have ads?

Neither CBD FS nor ADX Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CBD FS or ADX Mobile?

CBD FS ships an update every 2 months, and ADX Mobile every 2 weeks. Most recently, CBD FS was updated on October 10, 2026 and ADX Mobile on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*