Comparison

Actxa vs Stelo by Dexcom

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

Head to head
About

Actxa

Track daily activities, monitor sleep patterns, and manage weight with personalized goals and easy-to-read charts. Sync stats from compatible devices and share data with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Daily activity tracking
  • Sleep pattern monitoring
  • Weight management and goal setting
  • Sync with Actxa devices
  • Apple Health integration
  • Heart rate monitoring
  • Customizable notifications
Features
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YOUR BODY SPEAKS. ACTXA APP TRANSLATES. Track, understand, and act on your health — all in one place. The Actxa App connects with your Actxa devices to give you clear, meaningful insights across every dimension of your wellness. STAY GLUCOSE AWARE, NON-INVASIVELY AI Glucose Scan gives you a Normal or Elevated glucose status in just one minute. See your Glucose Status Patterns over time and tag meals for deeper metabolic insights. Requires Core Smart Ring. DISCOVER YOUR NIGHTLY SLEEP STORY Go beyond just hours slept. Understand how your body truly rests with detailed Sleep Reports covering sleep stages (Awake, REM, Light, Deep), sleep quality scores, time to fall asleep, efficiency ratings, and personalised sleep insights. GET A CLEARER VIEW OF YOUR CARDIO FITNESS Track your VO2 Max and Fitness Age to see how your endurance evolves over time. View trends across 7 days, 1 month, or 12 months — and know exactly where you stand compared to your age group. TRACK THE WAY YOU MOVE Monitor steps, distance, calories, and intensity minutes across every workout. View detailed Workout Reports with GPS maps, cadence, pace, and a full activity summary — from easy movement to intense sessions. SEE THE TREND, NOT JUST THE NUMBER Connect with the Actxa Sense 2 Smart Scale to track body composition over time. Monitor Body Fat, Visceral Fat, and Muscle Mass trends week by week — so you can see real progress, not just a single number. Requires Sense 2 Smart Scale. CONNECT AND SHARE DATA Share your health data — including steps, distance, sleep, calories, heart rate, weight, body fat, and BMI — with Apple Health. Note: This App supports Actxa Products except Actxa Tempo series (NSC) Activity Trackers. Warning and Cautionary Advices: - The AI Glucose Scan provides wellness insights for general health awareness only. It does not measure or diagnose blood glucose or any medical condition. - Do not self-diagnose or self-medicate based on AI Glucose Scan results. Never start, stop, or change any medication without your doctor’s advice. - BGEM AI Glucose Scan is not intended for individuals with: - Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes, or hypoglycemia) - A pacemaker or other implanted medical device - If you have any medical or heart condition, consult your doctor before using this feature. Important Notes: This feature is intended for use only for general wellbeing purposes or to encourage or maintain a healthy lifestyle, and is not intended to be used for any medical purpose (such as the detection, diagnosis, monitoring, management or treatment of any medical condition or disease or contraception). Any health-related information provided by this feature should not be treated as medical advice. Please consult a physician for any medical advice required.

About

Stelo by Dexcom

Easily track your glucose levels 24/7 without fingersticks or a prescription. Gain personalized insights to understand how diet and exercise impact your health. This app empowers you to build healthier habits and take control of your well-being.

Highlights
  • 24/7 glucose tracking
  • No fingersticks required
  • Personalized health insights
  • Diet and exercise personalization
  • Form healthy habits
  • No prescription needed
Features
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Welcome to the revolution in personalized glucose health. The Stelo by Dexcom Glucose Biosensor finally gives you an easy way to track your glucose and form healthy habits. No fingerpicks. No prescription. Just results. Stelo sets the standard in glucose innovation – delivering 24/7 access to personal glucose insights, empowering you to uncover what works for you. Our smartphone* app, gives you the power to personalize your diet and exercise choices, so healthy habits can become second nature.¹ With Stelo, you can revolutionize the way you track your glucose – giving you everything you need to become a healthier you. Stelo Glucose Biosensor required for Stelo by Dexcom app use – sold separately at www.Stelo.com Stelo is indicated for adults 18+ who don’t use insulin. STELO IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Consult your healthcare provide before making any medication adjustments based on your sensor readings. Do not use if you have problematic hypoglycemia. Failure to use Stelo and its components according to the instructions for use provided and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in your missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence. If your sensor readings are not consistent with your symptoms, a blood glucose meter may be an option as needed and consult your healthcare provider. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including before making any medication adjustments an/or for any medical emergency. *For Stelo app compatibility information, visit stelo.com/compatibility. ¹ Stelo User Guide: MT-1000421

Screenshots

Actxa4 screens
Stelo by Dexcom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Stelo by Dexcom at 619 against Actxa's 5. Stelo by Dexcom also leads on rating (2.5 vs 2.2) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). Actxa's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stelo by Dexcom holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stelo by Dexcom has 619 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Actxa's written reviews are positive against 18% of Stelo by Dexcom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Actxa ships an update every 3 weeks, Stelo by Dexcom every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Actxa versus Stelo by Dexcom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActxaStelo by Dexcom
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (5 ratings)2.5 (619 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews18.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5619 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#121 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB311 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperActxaDexCom, Inc.

Customer experience

Actxa

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%

Stelo by Dexcom

All ratings619 ratings
Positive28.9%
Neutral10.7%
Negative60.4%
Written reviews748 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral19.8%
Negative62.2%

Bugs and requests

Actxa

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Stelo by Dexcom

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sensor session ending prematurely
  • Inconsistent data syncing with Apple Health
  • App freezing and crashing issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view and export historical glucose data
  • Option to customize glucose target ranges
  • Integration with more fitness/nutrition apps
  • Improved Apple Watch support with complications
  • Enhanced meal and activity tracking features

In-app purchases

None

Actxa

No in-app purchases

None

Stelo by Dexcom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Actxa free?
Actxa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stelo by Dexcom free?
Stelo by Dexcom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Actxa or Stelo by Dexcom?
Stelo by Dexcom is rated higher. Actxa averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Stelo by Dexcom averages 2.5 from 619 ratings.
Do Actxa or Stelo by Dexcom have ads?
Neither Actxa nor Stelo by Dexcom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Actxa or Stelo by Dexcom?
Actxa ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stelo by Dexcom every 5 weeks. Most recently, Actxa was updated on October 6, 2026 and Stelo by Dexcom on October 15, 2026.

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