# FreeStyle LibreLink vs Test Buddy

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 (#169 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FreeStyle LibreLink | Test Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freestyle-librelink-us/id1325992472/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/test-buddy/id1516002335/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Abbott Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027177119) | [Trividia Health, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/995014624) |

## What reviewers say

### FreeStyle LibreLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freestyle-librelink-us/id1325992472)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 📈 Helpful for managing diabetes
- 🔍 Provides detailed glucose data
- 🔋 Sensor lasts 14 days

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate readings compared to finger sticks
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🕰️ Delays in data transfer to Apple Health
- 🤖 Poor customer support and app responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Sensor errors and failures
- Inability to change sensor location
- Gaps in glucose data during sensor changes

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Customizable alarms and notifications
- Ability to export data as CSV
- Improved data visualization and analytics


### Test Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/test-buddy/id1516002335)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*