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Head-to-head

CNBC vs Yahoo Finance

CNBC 4.7★ · Free to download 60
Winner Yahoo Finance
Yahoo Finance 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75

Choose Yahoo Finance for a more reliable and user-friendly experience.

Yahoo Finance edges out CNBC with better user satisfaction regarding reliability and ease of use. While both apps have their issues, Yahoo Finance's features and overall performance are more appreciated by users.

Head to head

features edge: Yahoo FinanceR5R12R68R74
CNBC Users appreciate CNBC's coverage and data but criticize missing features like stock market widgets and the live stream functionality R5R12R58.
Yahoo Finance Yahoo Finance users enjoy the financial tracking and portfolio review features, although they have noted issues with alerts and UI changes R68R74.
ease of use edge: Yahoo FinanceR4R16R74R119
CNBC CNBC users report frustrations with the app's navigation and streaming issues, indicating a lack of user-friendliness R4R16.
Yahoo Finance Yahoo Finance users find the app user-friendly, though some have experienced bugs and slowdowns R74R119.
reliability edge: Yahoo FinanceR22R37R70R115
CNBC CNBC users frequently mention problems with the app not loading and live streaming issues, leading to dissatisfaction R22R37R58.
Yahoo Finance Yahoo Finance users also report glitches, but overall, they have a more favorable view of the app's reliability R70R103R115.
price/value edge: Yahoo FinanceR57R58R92R94
CNBC CNBC's premium subscription is criticized for its high cost relative to the value provided, especially given the frequent issues R57R58.
Yahoo Finance Yahoo Finance offers a free tier with in-app purchases, which users appreciate, although some feel the premium features are overpriced R92R94.
support tieR25R46R103R112
CNBC CNBC users express frustration with support, particularly regarding unresolved issues with the app R25R46.
Yahoo Finance Yahoo Finance users have similar complaints about support but note that the app is generally easier to navigate R103R112.
Pick CNBC if

you prefer a more traditional financial news outlet and are okay with a paid model.

Pick Yahoo Finance if

you want a more user-friendly experience with better reliability and features without a mandatory subscription.

Evidence note: While both apps have their share of negative reviews, Yahoo Finance generally receives more favorable feedback overall, especially regarding ease of use and reliability.

Frequently asked

Which app is better for tracking stocks?
Yahoo Finance is generally preferred for tracking stocks due to its user-friendly interface and better reliability, despite some recent issues R68R74.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R5] CNBC 5/5 · US Please Add A stock market Widget For IPhone: This App Is wonderful the Benifits of knowledge is awesome I just wish it had some Widgets for I can see the updates faster thank you
  2. [R12] CNBC 3/5 · US Mute the annoying music: CNBC’s programming is excellent, especially with a Prime membership, it really elevates the viewing experience. However, I do wish they would mute the music or switch to a more calming, visually appealing background when blocking commercials. It would make the experience feel much more polished and enjoyable.
  3. [R68] Yahoo Finance 5/5 · US Best of all financial advice: Best financial tracking and best portfolio review and 💯accuracy
  4. [R74] Yahoo Finance 5/5 · US Easy to use: I think this app is very user-friendly
  5. [R4] CNBC 1/5 · US App won’t load lately: For the last few months I’m having issues where stories just won’t load. I have to reconnect to my wifi to make it work. Sort of annoying I’m assuming it’s tied to their spammy ads and my Unifi system blocking them. App used to work great, but since the spinoff has been bad.
  6. [R16] CNBC 1/5 · US Livestream never loads: I hardly ever leave reviews and almost never leave negative reviews but this app has been so frustrating. I have to refresh it 30+ times to get the livestream to even load and sometimes it just never does and I can't watch that morning. Then sometimes I have to go through the same process after stops working after a commercial break. No one has time for that. I know it's sp
  7. [R119] Yahoo Finance 5/5 · US Love this Market App: One of the best and easiest to navigate through . Adding multiple tickets and portfolios makes it easy.
  8. [R22] CNBC 1/5 · US Content great app still stinks: The live stream feature is still not working. I’ve used this app for years. Everything was great but months ago, it will not let you connect through your cable provider. When you hit the button, the wheel just spins and spins for hours. I was hoping after this last update it would be fixed but to no avail.
  9. [R37] CNBC 2/5 · US Live streaming terrible: I've had this app for about a year, and the live streaming has almost never worked. I hate to have to listen to my shows later via podcast.
  10. [R70] Yahoo Finance 1/5 · US Not working on xfinity network: Since 1-2 months yahoo finance app is not working on xfinity network. Even yahoo finance website doesn’t work. Not able to get data and open webpage on xfinity network. Others apps works without any issue. It sounds like xfinity blocking yahoo finance.
  11. [R115] Yahoo Finance 1/5 · US Wildly Inaccurate: When I pull in multiple portfolios, it aggregates the information wildly inaccurate. I reported this issue several times and it continues to be a problem. For example, my current YTD performance shows over a 22 million dollar loss and 89% decline. In 5 days, it shows I lost over 145 million dollars for a 97% decline. Absolutely pointless.
  12. [R57] CNBC 3/5 · GB Good but thanks: This app is a perfect app for business news. However when it comes to subscription, it’s not cheap. It when you pay for subscription, you have certain expectations. Things like Picture in Picture, doesn’t work well on IOS, PAID SUBSCRIPTION os only consist of live CNBC channel and doesn’t give access to entertainment section of the app. come on, $29.99 a month only give you ac
  13. [R58] CNBC 1/5 · US Video freezes A LOT: I pay $150 for this subscription but video constantly freezes. I am on a newer and fully updated iPhone, and never experience this issue with any other apps on my device. Also, there is no way to associate you account on a smart tv, so you can only cast from a mobile device. I expected more for $150. Free video apps perform better. That said, the content itself is great for
  14. [R92] Yahoo Finance 5/5 · US My left arm: It helps me so much, I do so many things in this app. Love it. Sadly the subscription is quite expensive for me to move forward with it.
  15. [R94] Yahoo Finance 1/5 · US Used to be good: I normally review details about the stocks here. More recently, I have noticed a lot of crypto bro and/or biased perspective segments playing where normally they would have news or CEOs interviews. Additionally, the ads have increased as well so almost every other news story is an advertisement. Luckily, it says the word ad next to it.
  16. [R25] CNBC 1/5 · US Not working!!! Lousy support!!!: Have had a problem every month around renew time. It won’t work for a week before and after!🙃
  17. [R46] CNBC 1/5 · US Not working: Article content and charts have not been loading for the last week.
  18. [R103] Yahoo Finance 2/5 · US Yahoo finance is down lately: App is unreliable
  19. [R112] Yahoo Finance 2/5 · US Comment section: Not happy with the editing of comments ! Very restrictive on criticizing management !

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store