Comparison

FreeStyle LibreLink vs Test Buddy

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Currently charting
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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

About

Test Buddy

Easily track your pet's blood glucose data with this app and a compatible wireless meter. Visualize results with charts and graphs, add notes, and share insights with your veterinarian to help manage your pet's diabetes.

Highlights
  • Logbook with date, time, and glucose results
  • Customizable event tags and personal notes
  • Color-coded glucose results for range indication
  • Multiple insightful reports
  • Support for multiple pets
  • Share data via PDF through email
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With the Test Buddy™ APP and Test Buddy™ Pet-Monitoring Blood Glucose wireless meter, you can easily track your pet’s data to get valuable insights that link daily activity with their glucose results. Easy-to-read charts, graphs and customizable notes make understanding data actionable. Also, share the data with your pet’s veterinarian to help manage your pet’s diabetes. Features: o Simple to navigate logbook shows date, time, blood glucose results and the event tag from the meter o Additional event tags may be added to results in addition to personal notes o Each blood glucose result is color coded to indicate if your pet is within acceptable range. o Multiple reports provide easy to read insights. o Can be used for multiple dogs or cats o NOT FOR HUMAN USE. NOTE: A VETERINARIAN DETERMINES HOW OFTEN TO TEST AND WHAT THE TARGET RANGES ARE FOR BLOOD GLUCOSE RESULTS. o Share data via PDF through email with Veterinarians, friends and family o Help screens are available on most pages if assistance is needed. Important Information: • Test Buddy™ APP is not for diagnostic use. • NEVER change your treatment plan without consulting a veterinarian. • Test Buddy™ App is for use with only specified supported mobile devices. Go to www.testbuddymeter.com for a list of compatible mobile devices. • This product is INTENDED FOR USE ONLY FOR DOGS AND CATS and is intended to support diabetes management without providing specific treatment or treatment suggestions. • Go to www.testbuddymeter.com for pairing instructions.

Screenshots

FreeStyle LibreLink4 screens
Test Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Test Buddy at 100% against FreeStyle LibreLink's 20%. Test Buddy also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.5). FreeStyle LibreLink's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 3) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). 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

Test Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FreeStyle LibreLink has 3.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of FreeStyle LibreLink's written reviews are positive against 100% of Test Buddy's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
FreeStyle LibreLink versus Test Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreeStyle LibreLinkTest Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (3.4K ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#160 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.59.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB15 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAbbott LabsTrividia Health, Inc.

Customer experience

FreeStyle LibreLink

All ratings3,272 ratings
Positive40.6%
Neutral13.7%
Negative45.8%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive20.2%
Neutral11.7%
Negative68.1%

Test Buddy

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Test Buddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FreeStyle LibreLink

No in-app purchases

None

Test Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FreeStyle LibreLink free?
FreeStyle LibreLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Test Buddy free?
Test Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FreeStyle LibreLink or Test Buddy?
Test Buddy is rated higher. FreeStyle LibreLink averages 2.9 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Test Buddy averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do FreeStyle LibreLink or Test Buddy have ads?
Neither FreeStyle LibreLink nor Test Buddy shows ads.

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