Comparison

OmniSense™ vs Stelo by Dexcom

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

Head to head
About

OmniSense™

This application enables remote coaching and training by streaming live athlete data to a web portal and smartphone app. It provides audio and visual workout guidance and collects data from body sensors for analysis. Coaches can prescribe training plans and monitor athletes remotely.

Highlights
  • Live data streaming for multiple athletes
  • Web portal and smartphone application
  • Remote coaching and training
  • Audio and visual workout guidance
  • Body sensor data collection
  • Post-workout session analysis
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The OmniSense 5 system includes a PC based platform that can stream live data for up to 100 co-located athletes training in a sports field or gym and links it to a web based solution that includes a web portal and smartphone application. This application opens the door for remote coaching, training and monitoring by relaying training plans prescribed by coaches to remotely located athletes. The app features workout guidance, both audio and visual, to ensure an athlete can complete the workout as defined by the coach. Additionally, the app collects data from body worn sensors to upload workout data or assessment data to the coach for near real time or post workout session analysis.

About

Stelo by Dexcom

Easily track your glucose levels 24/7 without fingersticks or a prescription. Gain personalized insights to understand how diet and exercise impact your health. This app empowers you to build healthier habits and take control of your well-being.

Highlights
  • 24/7 glucose tracking
  • No fingersticks required
  • Personalized health insights
  • Diet and exercise personalization
  • Form healthy habits
  • No prescription needed
Features
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Welcome to the revolution in personalized glucose health. The Stelo by Dexcom Glucose Biosensor finally gives you an easy way to track your glucose and form healthy habits. No fingerpicks. No prescription. Just results. Stelo sets the standard in glucose innovation – delivering 24/7 access to personal glucose insights, empowering you to uncover what works for you. Our smartphone* app, gives you the power to personalize your diet and exercise choices, so healthy habits can become second nature.¹ With Stelo, you can revolutionize the way you track your glucose – giving you everything you need to become a healthier you. Stelo Glucose Biosensor required for Stelo by Dexcom app use – sold separately at www.Stelo.com Stelo is indicated for adults 18+ who don’t use insulin. STELO IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Consult your healthcare provide before making any medication adjustments based on your sensor readings. Do not use if you have problematic hypoglycemia. Failure to use Stelo and its components according to the instructions for use provided and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in your missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence. If your sensor readings are not consistent with your symptoms, a blood glucose meter may be an option as needed and consult your healthcare provider. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including before making any medication adjustments an/or for any medical emergency. *For Stelo app compatibility information, visit stelo.com/compatibility. ¹ Stelo User Guide: MT-1000421

Screenshots

OmniSense™4 screens
Stelo by Dexcom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OmniSense™ at 5.0 against Stelo by Dexcom's 2.5. OmniSense™ also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). Stelo by Dexcom's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (678 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OmniSense™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stelo by Dexcom has 678 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OmniSense™ ships an update every 7 months, Stelo by Dexcom every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
OmniSense™ versus Stelo by Dexcom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOmniSense™Stelo by Dexcom
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better2.5 (678 ratings)
Positive reviews—18.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4678 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#108 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB311 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMedtronic, Inc.DexCom, Inc.

Customer experience

OmniSense™

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stelo by Dexcom

All ratings619 ratings
Positive28.9%
Neutral10.7%
Negative60.4%
Written reviews748 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral19.8%
Negative62.2%

Bugs and requests

OmniSense™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Stelo by Dexcom

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sensor session ending prematurely
  • Inconsistent data syncing with Apple Health
  • App freezing and crashing issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view and export historical glucose data
  • Option to customize glucose target ranges
  • Integration with more fitness/nutrition apps
  • Improved Apple Watch support with complications
  • Enhanced meal and activity tracking features

In-app purchases

None

OmniSense™

No in-app purchases

None

Stelo by Dexcom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OmniSense™ free?
OmniSense™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stelo by Dexcom free?
Stelo by Dexcom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OmniSense™ or Stelo by Dexcom?
OmniSense™ is rated higher. OmniSense™ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Stelo by Dexcom averages 2.5 from 678 ratings.
Do OmniSense™ or Stelo by Dexcom have ads?
Neither OmniSense™ nor Stelo by Dexcom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OmniSense™ or Stelo by Dexcom?
OmniSense™ ships an update every 7 months, and Stelo by Dexcom every 5 weeks. Most recently, OmniSense™ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Stelo by Dexcom on October 27, 2026.

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