Comparison

Tidepool Mobile vs Happy Bob

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tidepool Mobile

This app allows users to upload data from various diabetes devices and Apple Health to a central web platform. It also enables users to add contextual notes and comments to their glucose, insulin, and activity data for better tracking and analysis.

Highlights
  • Upload data from Apple Health
  • Tag CGM, pump, and meter data with notes
  • Track meals and exercise
  • Search noted events
  • Comment on data
  • Donate de-identified data
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Tidepool Mobile is a companion uploader and notes app for Tidepool Web, a free web app where you can see data from your insulin pump, continuous glucose monitor (CGM), and blood glucose meter, all in one place. Create your free Tidepool account at tidepool.org/signup. As an uploader app, Tidepool Mobile allows you to: * Upload data automatically from Apple Health to Tidepool. This data may include blood glucose, insulin, food, and activity data collected by Apple Health from your authorized apps like Dexcom, Companion InPen, MySugr, OneDrop, SugarSense, OneTouch Reveal, Accu-Chek Connect, and your manual entries. * Opt in to donate your de-identified uploaded data to the Tidepool Big Data Donation Project. Find out more at https://www.tidepool.org/bigdata. As a notes app, Tidepool Mobile allows you to: * Tag your CGM, pump, and blood glucose meter data with a note for context. * Track your favorite meals and your regular exercise, and learn from what you see. * Search for events you've noted before so you can use your data to help you in real-time, like seeing how your glucose responded to a #walk or #popcorn the last time you used that tag. * Comment on your data. You and your care team can add comments in Tidepool Mobile and see them in context in Tidepool Web’s more comprehensive visualization and, vice versa, any notes you add in Tidepool Web will then show in your Tidepool Mobile app as well. Tidepool’s suite of tools is compatible with Dexcom, Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre readers, Medtronic, Tandem, Insulet Omnipod, and Animas insulin pumps, as well as many blood glucose meters. Learn more at tidepool.org/devices.

About

Happy Bob

This app transforms diabetes data into engaging experiences, connecting with CGMs to help users stay in range and reduce management stress. It offers fun glucose tracking, motivating goals, and community support, designed by people with diabetes for a more personal approach.

Highlights
  • Connects with CGMs (Dexcom, FreeStyle Libre)
  • Fun glucose tracking with personalized messages
  • Motivating goal setting with star rewards
  • Community support with diabuddies
  • Apple Health and Apple Watch integration
  • Monthly challenges for healthy habits
  • Pregnancy & Diabetes support (Premium)
Features
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Feel better about your diabetes!
 Happy Bob is your personal digital health companion that connects with your continuous glucose monitor and turns your diabetes data into motivating, friendly, and fun experiences — helping you stay in range while reducing the stress of daily diabetes management. Designed by people with diabetes, Happy Bob helps you feel like a person, not a patient. Supported Data Sources • Dexcom G6, Dexcom G7, and Dexcom ONE+
 → Real-time glucose updates delivered instantly through Happy Bob.
 • FreeStyle Libre 1, 2, 3, and 3+ (U.S. only)
 → Data available with a slight delay and intended for wellness purposes only.
 When used with Abbott’s Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems, Happy Bob is intended for non-medical use for wellness purposes only. The information displayed is for reference and you must use your Abbott CGM reader or display device for diabetes management decisions. Why Happy Bob? • Glucose tracking made fun: Your values come with humorous, personalized messages that reduce data anxiety. • Motivating goals: Set a star target and collect stars for every in-range reading. • Community support: Create a group with your diabuddies, share data, and cheer each other on. • Apple Health integration: Sync steps and activity for a more complete view of your day. • Apple Watch compatibility: Check glucose at a glance—plus a smile from Bob. • Dexcom real-time compatible and supportive of FreeStyle Libre (wellness-only). New Features • Monthly Challenges  Stay motivated with monthly glucose and activity challenges designed to help you build healthy habits one month at a time. • Happy Mom — Support for Pregnancy & Diabetes A dedicated experience supporting people who are pregnant or planning pregnancy while managing Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes. Available with Premium Subscription.  Happy Bob Premium – Try Free for 7 Days! Free version of Happy Bob can be used to connect to CGMs and view basic glucose data. To unlock the full experience upgrade to Premium version: •Multiple funny moods — each with a unique character and tone of voice that reacts to your glucose values. (including fan-favorite Snarky Bob) • In-app glucose & activity statistics • Dashboard for simplified data insights What our users are saying: “Happy Bob helps take the stress out of daily diabetes management.” “I’ve been a Type 1 diabetic for 35 years—never has trying to keep my blood sugars in range been so much fun!” “My 9-year-old LOVES Snarky Bob! She loves trying to earn stars.” “Best thing ever since they invented CGMs.” “He is always there to remind you of your numbers.” Who is Happy Bob for? • People with Type 1, Type 2, Gestational, or Prediabetes • Caregivers • Healthcare providers – Supports data sharing between patients and care teams for improved remote engagement. • Diabetes advocacy organizations Subscription Free 7-day trial with Premium subscription. Monthly and yearly plans available. Pricing varies by region. Manage auto-renewal in iTunes Account Settings. About Happy Bob Built by people with diabetes, for people with diabetes. Our mission is to support you in feeling like a person—not just a patient—every step of the way. Note: The data displayed in this app is for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical decisions. FreeStyle Libre data is intended for non-medical wellness use and may be delayed.
 Terms of Use: https://happybob.app/terms-of-use
 Privacy Policy: https://happybob.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Tidepool Mobile4 screens
Happy Bob4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Happy Bob at 4.7 against Tidepool Mobile's 2.8. Happy Bob also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 28%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Tidepool Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Happy Bob sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Tidepool Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Happy Bob holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Bob has 1.2K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Tidepool Mobile's written reviews are positive against 68% of Happy Bob's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tidepool Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Happy Bob every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tidepool Mobile versus Happy Bob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTidepool MobileHappy Bob
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (70 ratings)4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.7% of reviews68.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings701.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTidepool ProjectHarald AI

Customer experience

Tidepool Mobile

All ratings64 ratings
Positive39.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative51.6%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive27.7%
Neutral10.6%
Negative61.7%

Happy Bob

All ratings1,134 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative20.9%

User reviews

Tidepool Mobile

From 70 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for notes and context
  • 👍 Centralized data aggregation
  • 👍 Helpful for care teams
  • 👍 Useful for DIY loop data
  • 👍 Good for communication

Room to improve

  • 👎 Cannot view data on mobile
  • 👎 Limited mobile functionality
  • 👎 Desktop-only data viewing
  • 👎 Outdated app, no updates
  • 👎 Confusing purpose

Happy Bob

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Motivational
  • 🚀 Helpful for managing diabetes
  • 👍 Fun and engaging
  • 👍 Cute characters and personalities
  • 👍 Provides encouragement and positivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches or syncing issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 💬 Some comments can be too snarky or inappropriate for children

Bugs and requests

Tidepool Mobile

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App has not received updates in years
  • Desktop website is glitchy
  • Desktop website doesn't show accurate CGM readings
  • 400 errors when uploading data
  • 401 error after first hour
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  • Notes disappear after upload
  • App does not connect to online database
  • Login issues for new users
  • Cannot see data on the app, only blank screen
  • App only shows 8 hours of data
  • Cannot sync Dexcom G6
  • Uploader fails to upload Omnipod data
  • Cannot connect Dexcom to Uploader
  • App is not compatible with certain browsers/OS

Requested features

12 requests
  • View data on mobile
  • Update app with new features
  • Support for more devices (e.g., Medtronic, Omnipod 5)
  • Sync with Apple Health for exercise data
  • Manual entry for long-acting insulin
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  • Upload pictures of food
  • Upload temp basals
  • Background app refresh for uploads
  • mmol/L display option
  • Dark mode
  • More intuitive UI/UX
  • Offline use or draft saving

Happy Bob

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not working after recent update
  • Login issues for some users
  • Delayed or inaccurate data sync

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to customize or choose different characters
  • Integration with other CGM devices like Libre
  • More positive and understanding feedback, especially for minor blood sugar fluctuations
  • Option to silence notifications during certain times of day

In-app purchases

None

Tidepool Mobile

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Happy Bob

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Coach+$69.001 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
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  • Yearly Coach+$699.001 Year
One-time2
  • Robert S. Pumpkins$0.99
  • Frosty Bob$0.99

Questions

Is Tidepool Mobile free?
Tidepool Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Happy Bob free?
Happy Bob is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tidepool Mobile or Happy Bob?
Happy Bob is rated higher. Tidepool Mobile averages 2.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Happy Bob averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Tidepool Mobile or Happy Bob have ads?
Neither Tidepool Mobile nor Happy Bob shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tidepool Mobile or Happy Bob?
Tidepool Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Happy Bob every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tidepool Mobile was updated on October 20, 2026 and Happy Bob on October 21, 2026.

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