Bloomberg Professional vs CMG DataLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bloomberg Professional
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.
- Breaking news updates
- Market data access
- Instant Bloomberg messaging
- Security data and research
- Portfolio tracking
- Customizable alerts
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This app is only accessible by Bloomberg Terminal clients with a Bloomberg Anywhere subscription. Markets don’t stop when you leave your desk. Stay ready with 24/7 access to breaking news, markets, clients and colleagues wherever you go. ASKB by Bloomberg AI: A new conversational AI interface that transforms how financial professionals discover, analyze and act on market intelligence. News and Research: Read breaking and overnight news or dig deeper with AI-powered document search. IB (Instant Bloomberg): Exchange ideas, research, pricing, indications of interest and more with a global network of financial professionals. All with the same compliant communication capture as on the Terminal. Market Data: Quickly assess markets across asset classes. Access analyst recommendations, estimates, ownership data and summaries of developed and emerging markets. Worksheets: Access worksheets away from the Terminal, monitor watchlists in real time and view related news, events, research and charts. Please note: your B-Unit app is required for the initial login only.
CMG DataLab
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For subscribers of CMG DataLab, the Mobile App brings the full power of DataLab’s industry-leading equity capital markets (ECM) data to your fingertips via a fast, intuitive, and modern mobile experience. Designed for practitioners on the go, the app provides seamless access to real-time data—enabling smarter, quicker decisions anytime, anywhere. Key features: · Deal Calendar: Stay on top of key timelines and upcoming opportunities with an interactive, always-updated calendar view of live and priced offerings. · Real-Time Access: Instantly view critical information as it happens—no more waiting to get back to your desk. · Optimized UX: Built from the ground up for mobile, with a clean interface that enhances speed, navigation, and responsiveness. · Secure & Reliable: Backed by CMG’s trusted infrastructure, ensuring data remains safe and accessible. Whether you're in a meeting, in transit, or working remotely, the DataLab Mobile App keeps you moving forward. Future updates will continue to expand the app’s capabilities, adding new tools that further enhance your workflow and collaboration. Download now and take DataLab with you—anytime, anywhere
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CMG DataLab at daily against Bloomberg Professional's every 2 weeks. CMG DataLab also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Professional ships an update every 2 weeks, CMG DataLab daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bloomberg Professional | CMG DataLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (460 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 460 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bloomberg Finance LP | Capital Markets Gateway LLC |
Bugs and requests
Bloomberg Professional
Reported bugs
4 issues- Search function not working
- Worksheet views and column widths issues
- Portfolios not loading properly
- Incompatibility with older iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add IB chat functionality
- Improve portfolio management features
- Allow offline content access
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with iPhone calendar for events
CMG DataLab
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bloomberg Professional
No in-app purchases
CMG DataLab
No in-app purchases
Questions
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