Dexcom G6 vs Omnipod 5 App
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.
Omnipod 5 App
This app manages an automated insulin delivery system, integrating with continuous glucose monitors to automatically adjust insulin. It allows users to control basal profiles, deliver boluses, and manage their insulin pump. Designed for individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
- Automated insulin delivery
- CGM integration (Dexcom G6/G7)
- Adjusts insulin delivery
- Select basal profile
- Deliver bolus
- Activate/deactivate Pod
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Omnipod® 5 is the only FDA cleared, tubeless automated insulin delivery system that integrates with Dexcom G6 and G7 CGM and automatically adjusts insulin delivery to manage blood glucose with no multiple daily injections and zero fingersticks*. Simple and automated insulin delivery with the Omnipod 5 System is made possible with the Omnipod 5 Pod, the Omnipod 5 App on an Insulet-provided Controller or on your personal compatible smartphone** and the Dexcom G6 and G7 CGM. The Omnipod 5 App allows you to select a basal profile, target glucose, deliver a bolus, activate, and deactivate the Pod, connect with the Dexcom G6 and G7 CGM, and more. * Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings ** For a list of the latest compatible smartphones, please visit: https://www.omnipod.com/compatibility Intended Use: The Omnipod 5 App is part of the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System. The Omnipod 5 System is indicated for use by individuals with Type 1 diabetes mellitus in persons 2 years of age and older and for adults with Type 2 diabetes. The Omnipod 5 System is intended for single patient, home use and requires a prescription. The Omnipod 5 System is compatible with the following U-100 insulins: NovoLog®, Humalog®, and Admelog®. Refer to the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System User Guide for complete safety information including indications, contraindications, warnings, cautions, and instructions. Do not use the Omnipod 5 App without receiving the proper training. 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 to promptly resolve any technical or customer services issues you are having with any Insulet product, please contact Insulet customer support at 1-800-591-3455 or at Omnipod.com/contact-us. Disclaimer: You must seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. ©2026 Insulet Corporation. Omnipod, SmartAdjust, Podder, PodderCentral, the Omnipod logo, and Simplify Life are trademarks or registered trademarks of Insulet Corporation. All rights reserved. Dexcom and Dexcom G6 and G7 are registered trademarks of Dexcom, Inc. and used with permission. The use of third-party trademarks does not constitute an endorsement or imply a relationship or other affiliation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Omnipod 5 App at 3.5 against Dexcom G6's 3.1. Omnipod 5 App also leads on chart position (#165 vs unranked). Dexcom G6's advantage is ratings volume (9K vs 1.5K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
Omnipod 5 App holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dexcom G6 has 9K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Dexcom G6's written reviews are positive against 29% of Omnipod 5 App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Dexcom G6 ships an update every 4 months, Omnipod 5 App every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Dexcom G6 | Omnipod 5 App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (9K ratings) | 3.5 (1.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews — better | 28.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9K — better | 1.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #165 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dexcom | Insulet Corporation |
Customer experience
Dexcom G6
Omnipod 5 App
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
Omnipod 5 App
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient single-device solution
- 👍 Clean and easy-to-use interface
- 🙏 Long-awaited app release
- 🎉 Life-changing improvement
Room to improve
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 🔒 Mandatory Face ID/passcode
- 🗓️ Loss of pod site tracking
- 🔀 Issues with mode switching
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
Omnipod 5 App
Reported bugs
4 issues- Memory corruption errors
- Incompatibility with Dexcom G7
- Forced app reinstallation
- Basal rate issues
Requested features
5 requests- Dexcom G7 integration
- Apple Health integration
- iOS widget support
- Extended bolus option
- Customizable alert sounds
In-app purchases
Dexcom G6
No in-app purchases
Omnipod 5 App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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