myVCA vs Dexcom Follow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
myVCA
This app provides 24/7 live chat with veterinary professionals for your pet's health needs. It offers medication reminders, appointment booking, and access to personalized pet care information. You can also order pet food and supplies directly through the app.
- 24/7 Live Chat with Vets
- Health & Medication Reminders
- Appointment Booking
- Pet Food & Supply Ordering
- Personalized Pet Care Info
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myVCA is your tailor-made guide to raising a healthy and happy pet. · 24/7 Live Chat with Licensed Veterinary Professionals · Get health care and medication reminders · Quickly book appointments · Order pet food, treats, and more · Access personalized pet care information Not a VCA client? Find a hospital near you at vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital. Learn more about CareClub at VCACareClub.com.
Dexcom Follow
This app allows you to remotely monitor the glucose levels and trends of loved ones using a compatible continuous glucose monitoring system. Receive customizable alerts for out-of-range glucose levels, providing peace of mind and enabling timely responses.
- Remote glucose monitoring
- View glucose trends
- Customizable glucose alerts
- Push notifications
- Monitor up to 25 sharers
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The new Dexcom Follow App is part of the Dexcom SHARE® system. Use this app if your loved one is sharing data from their Dexcom CGM app. The Sharer will need to send an invitation to allow you to connect after you have installed the Follow app. Dexcom Follow works seamlessly with your loved one’s Dexcom CGM, giving you visibility into their glucose data, even when they’re far away. Dexcom Follow allows you to view and follow their glucose levels, trends and data right from the app. Whether your child is in school, your parent lives independently, or your partner is traveling, Dexcom Follow helps you stay connected and informed. With Dexcom Follow, you can: • Remotely monitor your loved one’s glucose at a glance from your phone or Apple Watch† • Receive glucose information of up to 25 different Sharers – children, friends, or other loved ones – if you know multiple people with diabetes • Respond quickly with the help of customizable glucose alerts and push notifications that can inform you when a Sharer’s glucose levels are outside of target range
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: myVCA at 68% against Dexcom Follow's 6%. myVCA also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Dexcom Follow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, chart position 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.
myVCA holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myVCA has 40K ratings behind it against 841, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of myVCA's written reviews are positive against 6% of Dexcom Follow's.
myVCA ships an update fortnightly, Dexcom Follow every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | myVCA | Dexcom Follow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (40K ratings) — better | 1.6 (841 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews — better | 5.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40K — better | 841 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #65 | #62 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 236 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VCA ANTECH Inc | Dexcom |
Customer experience
myVCA
Dexcom Follow
User reviews
myVCA
From 40K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient app features
- 🚀 Easy scheduling of appointments
- 💡 24/7 chat with veterinary experts
- 👍 Helpful for tracking pet records and medications
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy performance and bugs
- 🐛 Difficulty updating account information
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality across different devices
- 🐛 Unreliable chat and notification features
Dexcom Follow
From 841 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Improved design
Room to improve
- 🔍 No widget available
- 🔍 No live updates or Apple Watch support
- 🔍 Reduced functionality compared to old app
Bugs and requests
myVCA
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen freezes or fails to load
- Inability to delete old medication reminders
- Inconsistent display of pet life stage information
- Notifications that cannot be dismissed or cleared
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to update medication schedules and dosages
- Option to copy information from chat conversations
- More diverse representation in app visuals and content
- Improved appointment scheduling and availability display
- Integration with online pharmacy for medication refills
Dexcom Follow
Reported bugs
1 issue- Login issues preventing app usage
Requested features
3 requests- Add widget feature
- Implement live updates and Apple Watch support
- Restore previous app functionality
In-app purchases
myVCA
No in-app purchases
Dexcom Follow
No in-app purchases
