Nightscout X vs 1UP Method
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nightscout X
This app provides a mobile interface to view your Nightscout web page, displaying glucose levels from your CGM device. It offers features like lock screen widgets and settings to prevent screen locking or rotation, optimized for iPhone X but compatible with all iPhones and iPads.
- View Nightscout web page
- iPhone X optimized
- iPad compatible
- Lock screen widget
- Prevent screen locking
- Lock screen rotation
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An alternative client of Nightscout, developed in Swift and optimized for the iPhone X. * View your Nightscout web page with this app. * Optimized for iPhone X but working perfect on any iPhone. * Working perfect on iPad. * Widget to see the glucose with the screen lock. * App settings: prevent screen locking: with this option enabled, your device will not lock your screen automatically. * App settings: lock screen rotation: with this option enabled, your device will not rotate the screen. Nightscout project allow diabetics to see their glucose level in any connected device from their CGM device. More information and how to set up your Nightscout web page in www.nightscout.info
1UP Method
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Welcome to the 1UP Method. A coaching experience built for people living with Type 1 & 2 diabetes who want to take control of their health, build strength, and create sustainable habits that stick. Through this app, you'll have direct access to everything you need to level up — physically and mentally — with support every step of the way. Inside the app, you can: - Access fully tailored training programs, updated based on your progress and goals. - Track workouts, exercise performance, and progress photos. - Follow custom nutrition guidelines to support body composition and blood sugar management. - Build consistent daily habits through structured tracking tools. - Log key metrics like steps, sleep, energy, and mood. - Access the 1UP content vault to educate and empower yourself during your coaching journey. Whether you're aiming to improve performance, manage diabetes more effectively, or simply feel better in your own skin — this is where your next level begins. *App access requires a paid coaching plan. Terms Of Use: https://kahunas.io/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://kahunas.io/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nightscout X at every 2 weeks against 1UP Method's every 6 weeks. Nightscout X also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Nightscout X sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and 1UP Method sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $299.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Nightscout X ships an update every 2 weeks, 1UP Method every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nightscout X | 1UP Method |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Daniel Fernandez Garcia | Lachlan Trowell |
In-app purchases
Nightscout X
- Contribution - Expresso$0.99
- Contribution - Macchiato$1.99
- Contribution - Cappuccino$3.99
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- Contribution - Latte$5.99
- Contribution - Mocha$8.99
1UP Method
- Type 1-UP Method$299.991 Month








