Comparison

Philips Sonicare 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

Philips Sonicare

Improve your brushing technique with personalized feedback and guidance. Connect your smart toothbrush to track habits, receive insights, and ensure complete oral hygiene for a healthier mouth and confident smile.

Highlights
  • Personalized brushing insights
  • Real-time guided brushing
  • SenseIQ technology adaptation
  • Mouth mapping and guidance
  • Brushing habit tracking
  • Automatic brush head reordering
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Do you remember when you learned to brush? Neither do we! It turns out, most people don’t brush properly. If you’ve ever wondered how well you’re brushing or if you’re reaching every spot, the Philips Sonicare app is here to help. The app brings more clarity, more confidence and more personal insights into your routine. When you connect your Sonicare toothbrush, you’ll unlock personalized coaching designed to help you strengthen your habits and brighten your smile. Please note you must have a connected toothbrush to use the app. By connecting to the app, you’ll also receive the latest updates to your brushing experience. Our most advanced toothbrush – the Next-Generation Sonicare DiamondClean 9900 Prestige – harmonizes with the app, creating an experience that’s smart and supportive, including: - Real-time guided brushing that helps you feel confident every session - SenseIQ technology that senses and adapts to you - Auto-sync so your brushing data stays updated, even when your phone’s not around Your Sonicare app experience will vary depending on which toothbrush you own and where you live: PREMIUM - Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige, Next-Generation DiamondClean 9500, Next-Generation DiamondClean 9000, Next-Generation DiamondClean 8700, Next-Generation DiamondClean 8500, Next-Generation DiamondClean 8000 and DiamondClean Prestige 9900 — SenseIQ, mouth map, personalized guidance and tips. ADVANCED - DiamondClean Smart and FlexCare Platinum Connected – mouth map with position guidance and missed area notifications. ESSENTIAL - Sonicare 6500, Sonicare 7100, DiamondClean 9000 and ExpertClean - SmarTimer and brushing guides. In the Sonicare app: Brushing check-in You will receive an assessment of your technique after the first time you brush your teeth. This will provide a starting point to track improvements to your oral health routine over time. Real-time brushing guidance The Sonicare app checks your habits, like if you’re reaching all areas of your mouth, how long you brush or how much pressure you’re using, and coaches you with tailored advice. This coaching helps to ensure consistent, complete coverage, every time you brush. Dental Diary The Dental Diary helps you track all your oral health habits in one place – brushing, flossing, tongue cleaning, and mouth rinsing – so you can spot trends and build a consistent routine. Brushing Streak The Brushing Streak feature helps motivate you to brush at least twice daily – morning and night – as recommended by dentists to prevent plaque buildup. Dashboard The Dashboard syncs with your Sonicare toothbrush to collect and display your brushing habits. You receive an easy-to-read report with insights to help support and improve your oral health. Brush head monitoring Automatically know when it’s time to replace your brush head. Bristles wear out and start losing effectiveness after about three months, so having a fresh replacement ensures the best cleaning. Automatic brush head reordering service Always have a fresh brush head when you need one. As the Sonicare app checks your brush head’s usage, the reordering service reminds you when you need a replacement, and can automatically place an order so it arrives just in time. The brush head smart reordering service is available in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Japan. Connect with Apple Health When you link the Sonicare app to the Apple Health app, you can track your brushing habits along with the rest of your health data.

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

Philips Sonicare4 screens
Stelo by Dexcom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Philips Sonicare at 4.8 against Stelo by Dexcom's 2.5. Philips Sonicare also leads on ratings volume (57K vs 619) and review sentiment (32% vs 18%). Stelo by Dexcom's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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

Philips Sonicare holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Philips Sonicare has 57K ratings behind it against 619, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Philips Sonicare's written reviews are positive against 18% of Stelo by Dexcom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Philips Sonicare ships an update every 2 months, Stelo by Dexcom every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Philips Sonicare versus Stelo by Dexcom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilips SonicareStelo by Dexcom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (57K ratings) — better2.5 (619 ratings)
Positive reviews31.9% of reviews — better18.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57K — better619
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#185#132 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB311 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPhilipsDexCom, Inc.

Customer experience

Philips Sonicare

All ratings56,916 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews1,138 reviews
Positive31.9%
Neutral14.9%
Negative53.3%

Stelo by Dexcom

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

User reviews

Philips Sonicare

From 57K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Amazing toothbrush
  • 👍 Cleans teeth very well
  • 🚀 Toothbrush technology is great
  • 🔍 App provides good brushing guidance
  • 🔍 App tracks brushing habits

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App is buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 App has connectivity issues with toothbrush
  • 🐛 App doesn't accurately track brushing
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with app data collection
  • 💸 App is not worth the high cost of toothbrush

Stelo by Dexcom

From 619 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy sensor setup
  • 👍 Intuitive app interface
  • 🔍 Helpful for understanding glucose trends
  • 💡 Integrates with Apple Health

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sensor accuracy issues
  • 🔍 Limited data history and analysis
  • 🤖 Lack of human customer support
  • 🔍 Inability to calibrate sensor
  • 🔍 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration

Bugs and requests

Philips Sonicare

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when connecting to toothbrush
  • App fails to recognize brushing in certain areas
  • App loses connection to toothbrush frequently
  • Firmware updates cause app to stop working
  • App doesn't sync brushing history accurately

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apple Watch integration
  • Allow customization of brushing settings
  • Improve app responsiveness and stability
  • Provide better feedback on missed brushing areas
  • Enable offline brushing data tracking

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

Philips Sonicare

No in-app purchases

None

Stelo by Dexcom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Philips Sonicare free?
Philips Sonicare 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, Philips Sonicare or Stelo by Dexcom?
Philips Sonicare is rated higher. Philips Sonicare averages 4.8 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Stelo by Dexcom averages 2.5 from 619 ratings.
Do Philips Sonicare or Stelo by Dexcom have ads?
Neither Philips Sonicare nor Stelo by Dexcom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Philips Sonicare or Stelo by Dexcom?
Philips Sonicare ships an update every 2 months, and Stelo by Dexcom every 5 weeks. Most recently, Philips Sonicare was updated on October 18, 2026 and Stelo by Dexcom on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, Philips Sonicare or Stelo by Dexcom?
Philips Sonicare currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and Stelo by Dexcom at #132. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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