# nightguard vs SugarPixel Hub

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SugarPixel Hub at none against nightguard's 2. SugarPixel Hub also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). nightguard's advantage is ratings volume (889 vs 108). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. nightguard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SugarPixel Hub asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for nightguard against 4.4 for SugarPixel Hub. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nightguard has 889 ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 70% and 69% positive.

nightguard ships an update monthly, SugarPixel Hub every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | nightguard | SugarPixel Hub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (889 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightguard/id1116430352/reviews)** | [4.4 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sugarpixel-hub/id1635792127/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **889** | 108 |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SPORTMEO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769651057) | [CustomTypeOne LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483304985) |

## What reviewers say

### nightguard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightguard/id1116430352)

Monitor blood glucose levels from your Nightscout backend. Receive alerts for out-of-range values, track historical data with overlay charts, and tune basal rates with statistics. Optionally sync data to Apple HealthKit.

**Highlights:** Blood glucose value display, Customizable glucose range alerts, Alert snoozing and reactivation, Rapid rise/fall alerts, Historical overlay charts, Basal rate tuning statistics, HealthKit data sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nightguard Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Nightguard Max Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for monitoring glucose levels
- 👍 Helpful for managing diabetes
- 🤖 Integrates well with Apple Watch
- 📊 Provides useful data visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarms/notifications not working properly
- 🔄 Inconsistent data sync/refresh issues
- 📱 Apple Watch app crashing/not functioning
- 🔢 Issues with unit conversions (mg/dL vs mmol/L)

**Reported bugs**

- Readings stuck or not updating
- Nightscout URL not recognized
- Glucose data not syncing to Apple Health
- Sudden disappearance of Apple Watch app

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view/scan graph data points
- Improve Apple Watch complication and widget
- Allow custom high/low alert thresholds
- Provide more detailed user manual/documentation


### SugarPixel Hub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sugarpixel-hub/id1635792127)

Configure your dedicated blood glucose pixel clock for real-time BG readings and alerts. Connect multiple devices and customize alert levels with audio, vibration, and visual cues. Select your preferred display and update firmware seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Configure multiple SugarPixels, Connect Dexcom, Libre, Nightscout, Gluroo, Customize alert levels, Select preferred display, Over-the-air firmware updates

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔊 Loud and clear alerts
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Life-saving functionality
- 🏠 Essential for T1D families
- 🚀 Quick setup and configuration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 😩 Irritating troubleshooting required
- ❌ Support is non-existent
- ⚠️ App needs significant improvement
- 🐌 App can be slow and unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- Device no longer connects to the app
- CGM Log In Error
- App frequently won't connect to device
- App loads forever when selecting device
- App starts acting up for days

**Requested features**

- Add a 'save' or 'connect' button in CGM setup
- Make the device an alarm clock
- Increase vibration sensor range
- Rechargeable battery for smaller footprint
- Improve app UI and make it more intuitive


## Frequently asked questions

### Is nightguard free?

nightguard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SugarPixel Hub free?

SugarPixel Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, nightguard or SugarPixel Hub?

nightguard is rated higher. nightguard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 889 ratings, while SugarPixel Hub averages 4.4 from 108 ratings.

### Do nightguard or SugarPixel Hub have ads?

Neither nightguard nor SugarPixel Hub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, nightguard or SugarPixel Hub?

nightguard ships an update monthly, and SugarPixel Hub every 3 weeks. Most recently, nightguard was updated on October 26, 2026 and SugarPixel Hub on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*