# LibreLinkUp vs Dexcom Follow

The clearest difference is rating: LibreLinkUp at 4.8 against Dexcom Follow's 1.6. LibreLinkUp also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 6%) and ratings volume (23K vs 841). Dexcom Follow's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

LibreLinkUp holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LibreLinkUp has 23K ratings behind it against 841, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of LibreLinkUp's written reviews are positive against 6% of Dexcom Follow's.

LibreLinkUp ships an update every 3 months, Dexcom Follow every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LibreLinkUp | Dexcom Follow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librelinkup/id1234323923/reviews)** | [1.6 (841 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dexcom-follow/id6746294350/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 841 |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 5.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #119 | **#58** |
| Size | 89 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Newyu, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/465372406) | [Dexcom](https://appshunter.io/developer/457035738) |

## What reviewers say

### LibreLinkUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librelinkup/id1234323923)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

Monitor and support individuals using a FreeStyle Libre sensor and compatible app. View their glucose levels with a quick glance, receive alerts for high or low glucose, and get notified about sensor status. Understand glucose patterns with history and insights.

**Highlights:** Remote glucose monitoring, Glucose history and insights, Glucose alarms (high/low), Sensor alerts, Dark mode for viewing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Ease of use
- 🚀 Convenient remote monitoring
- 💡 Helpful for managing diabetes
- 🚀 Instant data updates
- 👍 Provides peace of mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Inconsistent data accuracy
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden loss of connectivity
- Inconsistent data sync between devices
- Alarms not triggering as expected
- Inability to log in or create account

**Requested features**

- Add graph and trend visualization
- Allow customizable alarms and notifications
- Integrate insulin dosage and food intake logging
- Provide historical data access beyond 12 hours
- Enable Apple Watch integration


### Dexcom Follow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dexcom-follow/id6746294350)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote glucose monitoring, View glucose trends, Customizable glucose alerts, Push notifications, Monitor up to 25 sharers

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Improved design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 No widget available
- 🔍 No live updates or Apple Watch support
- 🔍 Reduced functionality compared to old app

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues preventing app usage

**Requested features**

- Add widget feature
- Implement live updates and Apple Watch support
- Restore previous app functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LibreLinkUp free?

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

### Is Dexcom Follow free?

Dexcom Follow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LibreLinkUp or Dexcom Follow?

LibreLinkUp is rated higher. LibreLinkUp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Dexcom Follow averages 1.6 from 841 ratings.

### Do LibreLinkUp or Dexcom Follow have ads?

Neither LibreLinkUp nor Dexcom Follow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LibreLinkUp or Dexcom Follow?

LibreLinkUp ships an update every 3 months, and Dexcom Follow every 2 months. Most recently, LibreLinkUp was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dexcom Follow on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, LibreLinkUp or Dexcom Follow?

LibreLinkUp currently peaks at #119 in the App Store charts, and Dexcom Follow at #58. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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