Sugarmate by Tandem vs Dexcom G6 Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sugarmate by Tandem
This app helps individuals manage diabetes by providing tools to maximize continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data. It offers enhanced visualizations, a digital diary for logging trends, and customizable alerts. Data can also be shared with loved ones.
- Enhanced CGM data visualization
- Digital diary for logging trends
- Customizable tools for alerts
- Data sharing with loved ones
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Sugarmate by Tandem helps reduce the guesswork that often accompanies diabetes management by giving you the tools you need to get the most out of your CGM data. Whether you are living with type 1 diabetes or are a caregiver, you can use the innovative features on the app to tailor your data experience. With Sugarmate by Tandem you get: • enhanced CGM data visualization • a digital diary for hassle-free logging so you can track your trends • customizable tools to help you stay in the know • the freedom to share your data with those close to you Contact our support team at support@sugarmate.io with any comments, questions, or concerns. © 2025 Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. All rights reserved. Tandem Diabetes Care, Tandem logos, and Sugarmate are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Apple Health is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. All third-party marks are the property of their respective owners.
Dexcom G6 Simulator
This app simulates the features and scenarios of a continuous glucose monitoring system. It showcases sample data, trend displays, and setup options without using live patient information.
- CGM scenario samples
- Trend displays
- Setup feature examples
- Simulation only
- No live data
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Dexcom G6 Simulator app highlights features from the Dexcom G6 CGM System. The simulator displays samples of CGM scenarios, trends, and various setup features associated with the Dexcom G6 CGM App. This app is for simulation purposes only and contains no live CGM data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sugarmate by Tandem at 51% against Dexcom G6 Simulator's 5%. Sugarmate by Tandem also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (15K vs 71). Dexcom G6 Simulator's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). 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.
Sugarmate by Tandem holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sugarmate by Tandem has 15K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Sugarmate by Tandem's written reviews are positive against 5% of Dexcom G6 Simulator's.
Sugarmate by Tandem ships an update every 6 weeks, Dexcom G6 Simulator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sugarmate by Tandem | Dexcom G6 Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (15K ratings) — better | 3.2 (71 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews — better | 5.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 71 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. | DexCom, Inc. |
Customer experience
Sugarmate by Tandem
Dexcom G6 Simulator
Bugs and requests
Sugarmate by Tandem
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to change time ranges for data insights
- Inconsistent display of carb and insulin data
- Unexpected app logout and login issues
- Unreliable Apple Watch connectivity and syncing
Requested features
5 requests- Customizable high blood sugar alerts
- Ability to add custom foods and medications
- More flexible graph and data visualization options
- Enhanced Apple Watch app and complications
- Support for additional CGM devices (Libre, etc.)
Dexcom G6 Simulator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sugarmate by Tandem
No in-app purchases
Dexcom G6 Simulator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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