# Bloomberg Professional vs The Macro Compass

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Macro Compass at 13.0 against Bloomberg Professional's 26.1. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloomberg Professional | The Macro Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (459 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomberg-professional/id407761767/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **459** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bloomberg Finance LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/281941100) | [Alf Investment Strategy B.v.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776865434) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloomberg Professional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomberg-professional/id407761767)

Access key Bloomberg Terminal functions on your mobile device. Stay updated with breaking news, market data, and communicate with colleagues and clients. Requires a Bloomberg Terminal and Bloomberg Anywhere subscription.

**Highlights:** Breaking news updates, Market data access, Instant Bloomberg messaging, Security data and research, Portfolio tracking, Customizable alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Productive on the go
- 🚀 Frequently updated
- 💡 Great for research and preset monitors
- 🚀 Versatile and replicates terminal functions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Lacking key terminal functionality
- 🔍 Clunky and counterintuitive UI
- 🔍 Slow performance and refresh issues
- 🔍 Forced updates and device compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Search function not working
- Worksheet views and column widths issues
- Portfolios not loading properly
- Incompatibility with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add IB chat functionality
- Improve portfolio management features
- Allow offline content access
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with iPhone calendar for events


### The Macro Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-macro-compass/id6737517007)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloomberg Professional free?

Bloomberg Professional is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Macro Compass free?

The Macro Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Bloomberg Professional or The Macro Compass have ads?

Neither Bloomberg Professional nor The Macro Compass shows ads.

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