Dexcom G6 vs FreeStyle LibreLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dexcom G6
Monitor your glucose levels in real-time with continuous glucose monitoring. Receive personalized alerts for high or low glucose, and share your data with loved ones. This app is designed for individuals managing diabetes with compatible CGM systems.
- Real-time glucose readings
- Personalized trend alerts
- Customizable alert schedules
- Share glucose data with followers
- Health app integration
- Apple Watch app support
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Only use this app if you have the Dexcom G6 or G6 Pro CGM Systems. Always know your glucose number and where it’s heading with the Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems –indicated for diabetes treatment decisions with zero fingersticks and no calibration.* Before you start making treatment decisions with your G6 or G6 Pro, work with your healthcare provider to learn how. *Fingersticks required for diabetes management decisions if symptoms do not match readings. Always know your glucose number with just a quick glance at your compatible smartphone or smartwatch. For a list of compatible devices visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility. Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro provide real-time glucose readings for patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes every five minutes. Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro are indicated for children, age 2 years and older. The Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro Systems provide personalized trend alerts on your smart device and let you see when your glucose levels are going too low, or too high, so you can better manage your diabetes. The Alert Schedule** feature lets you schedule and customize a second set of alerts. Custom alert sounds are available, including a Vibrate-Only option on the phone for glucose alerts. The only exception is the Urgent Low Alarm, which you can’t turn off. The Always Sound** setting, which is on by default, allows you to receive certain Dexcom CGM Alerts even if your phone sound is off, set to vibrate, or in Do Not Disturb mode. This allows you to silence calls or texts but still receive audible CGM Alarm and Alerts, including the Urgent Low Alarm, Low and High Glucose alerts, Urgent Low Soon Alert**, and Rise and Fall Rate alerts**. A Home screen icon shows you if your Alerts will sound or not. For safety, the Urgent Low Alarm and three alerts can’t be silenced: Transmitter Failed, Sensor Failed, and App Stopped. Other features: • Share** your glucose data with up to ten followers in real time. Followers can monitor your glucose data and trends in real time on their compatible smart device with the Dexcom Follow** app. Share and Follow functions require an internet connection • Health app access so you can share retrospective glucose data with third party apps • Today View widget allows you to view your glucose data on the lock screen of your smart device • Add a shortcut to Siri to run by asking Siri to read your current glucose value, using a custom phrase **Not available on Dexcom G6 Pro CGM System Apple Watch View your glucose information, trend graph, and alerts and alarm right from your wrist with the Dexcom G6 Apple Watch app. Watches require compatible smart device to use app. Customer Reviews This app store should not be used as your first point of contact to resolve technical or customer services issues. In order to protect your privacy and personal information, and promptly resolve any technical or customer services issues you are having with any Dexcom product, please contact 1-888-738-3646 or www.dexcom.com/tech-support. Dexcom is required to follow up with customers regarding product-related complaints. If Dexcom determines that your comment/complaint requires follow up, a technical support representative will attempt to contact you to gather more information regarding your comment/complaint. Dexcom is a registered trademark in the US.
FreeStyle LibreLink
Monitor glucose levels by scanning a sensor with your smartphone. View current readings, trends, and history. Track notes on food, insulin, and exercise, and generate reports. Connect with healthcare professionals for comprehensive diabetes management.
- Painless glucose scanning with phone
- View current glucose, trend, and history
- Add notes for food, insulin, and exercise
- Glucose reports including Ambulatory Glucose Profile
- Connect to healthcare professionals via LibreView
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The FreeStyle LibreLink app allows you to monitor your glucose with your phone. [1] Check your glucose by holding your phone near your FreeStyle Libre Sensor. The App is compatible with both 10-day and 14-day Sensors. You can use the App to: * Check your glucose with a painless scan, instead of a routine fingerstick [1] * View your current glucose reading, trend arrow, and glucose history * Add notes to track your food, insulin use, and exercise * See glucose reports, including your Ambulatory Glucose Profile * Connect to healthcare professionals with LibreView [2] SMARTPHONE COMPATIBILITY Compatibility may vary between phones and operating systems. Learn more about compatible phones at http://FreeStyleLibre.us. ◆◆◆◆◆◆ USING YOUR APP AND READER WITH THE SAME SENSOR If you would like to use both the FreeStyle Libre Reader and the App with the same Sensor, you need to start the Sensor with the Reader first and then scan with your phone. Note that FreeStyle LibreLink and Readers do not share data with each other. For complete information on a device, scan your Sensor every 8 hours with that device; otherwise, your reports will not include all your data. You can upload and view data from all of your devices on LibreView.com. APP INFORMATION FreeStyle LibreLink is intended for measuring glucose levels in people with diabetes when used with a Sensor. For more information on how to use FreeStyle LibreLink, refer to the User’s Manual, which can be accessed through the app. If you require a printed User’s Manual, contact Abbott Diabetes Care Customer Support. Learn more about FreeStyle LibreLink at http://FreeStyleLibre.us. [1] If you are using the FreeStyle LibreLink app, you must also have access to a blood glucose monitoring system as the App does not provide one. Fingersticks are required for treatment decisions when you see the Check Blood Glucose symbol, when symptoms do not match system readings, when you suspect readings may be inaccurate, or when you experience symptoms that may be due to high or low blood glucose. [2] Use of FreeStyle LibreLink requires registration with LibreView. The sensor housing, FreeStyle, Libre, and related brand marks are marks of Abbott. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For additional legal notices and terms of use, go to http://FreeStyleLibre.us. Before using the App, review product labeling and the interactive tutorial at https://www.freestyle.abbott/us-en/support/overview.html#app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dexcom G6 at 3.1 against FreeStyle LibreLink's 2.9. Dexcom G6 also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months) and review sentiment (34% vs 20%). FreeStyle LibreLink's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dexcom G6 holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Dexcom G6's written reviews are positive against 20% of FreeStyle LibreLink's.
Dexcom G6 ships an update every 4 months, FreeStyle LibreLink every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dexcom G6 | FreeStyle LibreLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (9K ratings) — better | 2.9 (3.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews — better | 20.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9K — better | 3.3K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dexcom | Abbott Labs |
Customer experience
Dexcom G6
FreeStyle LibreLink
User reviews
Dexcom G6
From 9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Continuous glucose monitoring
- 📈 Helpful for managing diabetes
- 🤝 Shares data with others
- 🔋 Long-lasting sensor
Room to improve
- 🔊 Overly loud alerts
- 🔄 Frequent signal loss
- 🤯 Inconsistent accuracy
- 📱 App crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Short sensor lifespan
FreeStyle LibreLink
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 📈 Helpful for managing diabetes
- 🔍 Provides detailed glucose data
- 🔋 Sensor lasts 14 days
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate readings compared to finger sticks
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🕰️ Delays in data transfer to Apple Health
- 🤖 Poor customer support and app responsiveness
Bugs and requests
Dexcom G6
Reported bugs
3 issues- App unable to reconnect after signal loss
- Calibration issues and errors
- Notifications not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Add notes for carbs and exercise
- Customizable alert settings
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Dark mode option
FreeStyle LibreLink
Reported bugs
3 issues- Sensor errors and failures
- Inability to change sensor location
- Gaps in glucose data during sensor changes
Requested features
4 requests- Apple Watch integration
- Customizable alarms and notifications
- Ability to export data as CSV
- Improved data visualization and analytics
In-app purchases
Dexcom G6
No in-app purchases
FreeStyle LibreLink
No in-app purchases
Questions
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