Bloomberg B vs Inlaid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bloomberg B
This app provides a secure and convenient method for Bloomberg Anywhere users to authenticate to the Bloomberg Terminal and BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL app. It allows for quick logins by scanning a QR code and verifying identity with device biometrics.
- Secure authentication
- Convenient login
- QR code scanning
- Biometric verification
- Bloomberg Terminal access
- BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL app access
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The Bloomberg B-Unit app is a secure and convenient way for Bloomberg Anywhere users to authenticate to the Bloomberg Terminal® and BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® app. NOTE: This app can only be used by Bloomberg Terminal® customers with a Bloomberg Anywhere subscription. Key Features: Quickly login to the Bloomberg Terminal by scanning a QR code and verifying your identity with your device’s biometric authentication
Inlaid
Digitize your physical storage with AI-powered visual analysis and NFC technology. Create a searchable inventory of your items and containers, syncing seamlessly across your iOS devices. A modern alternative to manual spreadsheets for efficient organization.
- iCloud Sync across devices
- AI Visual Search for item identification
- NFC Container Linking for quick access
- NFC Writer Suite for tag programming
- System-Level Search integration
- Private and secure data storage
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Inlaid is a comprehensive inventory management tool designed to digitize physical storage. By combining visual AI analysis with NFC technology, Inlaid creates a searchable database of your containers, boxes, and collections, accessible instantly from your iOS devices. As a modern replacement for manual spreadsheets, Inlaid leverages native iOS technologies, including CloudKit, Core NFC, and Spotlight to provide a seamless, secure, and professional organization system. Core Features: • iCloud Sync: Automatic, secure synchronization across iPhone and iPad using CloudKit. Inventory data remains consistently updated across all devices with no external accounts required. • AI Visual Search: Advanced image analysis automatically generates descriptive keywords for container contents. Retrieve items by searching for materials, object types, or colors (e.g., "Glass," "Cables," "Blue") without manual tagging. • NFC Container Linking: Link standard NTAG215 tags to physical containers. Scanning a linked tag instantly launches the specific container manifest, providing immediate access to content lists without manual searching. • NFC Writer Suite: Includes a built-in utility to program custom NFC tags. Write standardized payloads for Wi-Fi credentials, URL navigation, FaceTime calls, and SMS triggers directly from the app. • System-Level Search: Full integration with iOS Spotlight allows for item and container retrieval directly from the iPhone Home Screen. • Private & Secure: Built with a privacy-first architecture. All inventory data is stored locally on-device and in your private iCloud container. Supported Use Cases: • Relocation: Managing packing manifests and box tracking during moves. • Asset Management: Cataloging valuable collections, electronics, or equipment. • Archival Storage: Indexing long-term storage, tax documents, and files. • Home Automation: Programming functional NFC triggers for smart home utility.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bloomberg B at 4.7 against Inlaid's 4.0. Bloomberg B also leads on ratings volume (89 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bloomberg B holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloomberg B has 89 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Bloomberg B | Inlaid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (89 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bloomberg Finance LP | SPENCER WILLIAM DEARMAN |
In-app purchases
Bloomberg B
No in-app purchases
Inlaid
No in-app purchases









