Bloomberg Professional vs UBS Events
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.
UBS Events
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"UBS Events iPad App Everything you need at your fingertips. The UBS event application is your gateway to all information about specific UBS events. Find detailed information about speakers and your event hosts. Download event documents and add your personal notes, or participate in live voting during event sessions. Furthermore you are able to connect with your peers and hosts. The app shows you the concierge service with local recommendations. The application is provided free of charge by UBS, but please note that using this application requires a valid login. "
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bloomberg Professional at every 2 weeks against UBS Events's every 3 months. UBS Events's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 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, UBS Events every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bloomberg Professional | UBS Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (461 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 461 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| 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 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bloomberg Finance LP | UBS AG |
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
UBS Events
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bloomberg Professional
No in-app purchases
UBS Events
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bloomberg Professional free?
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Do Bloomberg Professional or UBS Events have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bloomberg Professional or UBS Events?
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