Comparison

Dexcom G6 vs CareLink™ Connect US

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time glucose readings
  • Personalized trend alerts
  • Customizable alert schedules
  • Share glucose data with followers
  • Health app integration
  • Apple Watch app support
Features
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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.

About

CareLink™ Connect US

This app allows authorized caregivers to remotely monitor the glucose levels of up to five individuals with diabetes. It provides access to sensor glucose data and insulin pump or CGM system information from compatible Medtronic devices.

Highlights
  • Monitor up to five people simultaneously
  • View sensor glucose levels
  • Access insulin pump information
  • Access CGM system information
  • Secondary display of diabetes data
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Now you can follow up to five people simultaneously. Right on your phone, The CareLink™ Connect app provides an easy way to view the sensor glucose levels of a person with diabetes using some Medtronic devices. When a family member or a friend has diabetes, you want to be supportive and stay close. You might want to know if their glucose levels go too high or too low, be able to quickly and easily access their insulin pump or Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system information. To remotely access sensor glucose levels or pump system information, care partners need to install the CareLink™ Connect app on their smartphone. Additionally, the person with diabetes must have a compatible MiniMed™ insulin pump or CGM connected to the CareLink™ software through the corresponding patient mobile app. For more information about the CareLink™ Connect app, please visit medtronicdiabetes.com or contact a Medtronic representative. IMPORTANT NOTE: For real-time updates, the app must consistently receive data from the CareLink™ server, while the insulin pump or CGM system must continually upload data to the CareLink™ server. The CareLink™ Connect app exclusively supports the MiniMed ™ 700-series insulin pump and selected CGM systems. It does not support all other CGM systems, MiniMed™, or Paradigm™ insulin pumps. To find a list of compatible smartphones, please visit medtronicdiabetes.com/app-check. The CareLink™ Connect app is intended to provide a secondary display of insulin pump and CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) data on a supported mobile device. CareLink™ Connect app is not intended to replace the real-time display of insulin pump or CGM data on the primary display device. All therapy decisions should be based on the primary display device. CareLink™ Connect app is not intended to analyze or modify the insulin pump and CGM data that it receives. Nor is it intended to control any function of the insulin pump or CGM system to which it is connected. CareLink™ Connect app is not intended to receive information directly from the insulin pump or CGM system. This app is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Please note that this app store should not be your primary method of resolving technical or customer service issues. To ensure the protection of your privacy and personal information, as well as the prompt resolution of any technical or customer service problems you encounter with any Medtronic product, we kindly request that you contact Medtronic's 24-Hour Technical Support line. Medtronic is committed to addressing customer complaints concerning our products. If Medtronic determines that your comment or complaint requires further attention, a member of our team will make an effort to contact you in order to gather additional information. ©2023 Medtronic. All rights reserved. Medtronic, Medtronic logo and Engineering the extraordinary are trademarks of Medtronic. ™*Third party brands are trademarks of their respective owners. All other brands are trademarks of a Medtronic company.

Screenshots

Dexcom G64 screens
CareLink™ Connect US4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dexcom G6 at 34% against CareLink™ Connect US's 11%. CareLink™ Connect US's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dexcom G6 versus CareLink™ Connect US: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDexcom G6CareLink™ Connect US
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews — better11.2% of reviews
Number of ratings9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDexcomMedtronic, Inc.

Customer experience

Dexcom G6

All ratings9,014 ratings
Positive46.9%
Neutral12.9%
Negative40.2%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive34.1%
Neutral12.4%
Negative53.4%

CareLink™ Connect US

All ratings125 ratings
Positive34.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive11.2%
Neutral11.9%
Negative76.9%

User reviews

Dexcom G6

From 9K App Store ratings

What 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

CareLink™ Connect US

From App Store reviews

What we love

  • 💻 Helpful for monitoring diabetic patient's data
  • 🤝 Useful for caregivers to track patient's glucose levels

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Frequent log-out issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty connecting to the pump/sensor
  • 🔔 Unreliable notifications and alerts
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface and navigation

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

CareLink™ Connect US

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatible with latest iOS versions
  • App crashes or freezes frequently
  • Data sync issues between app and pump/sensor

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • Improve notification customization and reliability
  • Allow multiple patient monitoring on a single account
  • Provide better integration with other diabetes management apps

In-app purchases

None

Dexcom G6

No in-app purchases

None

CareLink™ Connect US

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dexcom G6 free?
Dexcom G6 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CareLink™ Connect US free?
CareLink™ Connect US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dexcom G6 or CareLink™ Connect US have ads?
Neither Dexcom G6 nor CareLink™ Connect US shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dexcom G6 or CareLink™ Connect US?
Dexcom G6 ships an update every 4 months, and CareLink™ Connect US every 4 months. Most recently, Dexcom G6 was updated on September 23, 2026 and CareLink™ Connect US on September 9, 2026.

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