The Professional vs Global Source
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Professional
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The Professional is a social network for career development and hiring. We determine the #1 representatives for each profession and connect the best employers and candidates.
Global Source
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Global Source is Baker Tilly International’s global intranet and the gateway for our network’s people to stay up to date with what’s happening across the network. It brings together our people, insights, and resources to help everyone stay informed, connected, and aligned with our shared priorities and growth ambitions. To ensure the safe use of Global Source and provide seamless access across all member firms, we use single sign-on (SSO) only. There is no need to register or create an account—simply log in using your existing work email and password.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Professional at 14.0 against Global Source's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
The Professional ships an update every 2 months, Global Source monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Professional | Global Source |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | VIARTI, OOO | CCBP LTD |
In-app purchases
The Professional
No in-app purchases
Global Source
No in-app purchases
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Do The Professional or Global Source have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Professional or Global Source?
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