Comparison

Dexcom G6 Simulator vs Omnipod 5 App

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

Head to head
About

Dexcom G6 Simulator

This app simulates the features and scenarios of a continuous glucose monitoring system. It showcases sample data, trend displays, and setup options without using live patient information.

Highlights
  • CGM scenario samples
  • Trend displays
  • Setup feature examples
  • Simulation only
  • No live data
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Dexcom G6 Simulator app highlights features from the Dexcom G6 CGM System. The simulator displays samples of CGM scenarios, trends, and various setup features associated with the Dexcom G6 CGM App. This app is for simulation purposes only and contains no live CGM data.

About

Omnipod 5 App

This app manages an automated insulin delivery system, integrating with continuous glucose monitors to automatically adjust insulin. It allows users to control basal profiles, deliver boluses, and manage their insulin pump. Designed for individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Highlights
  • Automated insulin delivery
  • CGM integration (Dexcom G6/G7)
  • Adjusts insulin delivery
  • Select basal profile
  • Deliver bolus
  • Activate/deactivate Pod
Currently charting
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Omnipod® 5 is the only FDA cleared, tubeless automated insulin delivery system that integrates with Dexcom G6 and G7 CGM and automatically adjusts insulin delivery to manage blood glucose with no multiple daily injections and zero fingersticks*. Simple and automated insulin delivery with the Omnipod 5 System is made possible with the Omnipod 5 Pod, the Omnipod 5 App on an Insulet-provided Controller or on your personal compatible smartphone** and the Dexcom G6 and G7 CGM. The Omnipod 5 App allows you to select a basal profile, target glucose, deliver a bolus, activate, and deactivate the Pod, connect with the Dexcom G6 and G7 CGM, and more. * Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings ** For a list of the latest compatible smartphones, please visit: https://www.omnipod.com/compatibility Intended Use: The Omnipod 5 App is part of the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System. The Omnipod 5 System is indicated for use by individuals with Type 1 diabetes mellitus in persons 2 years of age and older and for adults with Type 2 diabetes. The Omnipod 5 System is intended for single patient, home use and requires a prescription The Omnipod 5 System is compatible with the following U-100 insulins: NovoLog®, Humalog®, Admelog®, and Kirsty®. Refer to the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System User Guide for complete safety information including indications, contraindications, warnings, cautions, and instructions. Do not use the Omnipod 5 App without receiving the proper training. This app store should not be used as your first point of contact to resolve technical or customer services issues. In order to protect your privacy and personal information, and to promptly resolve any technical or customer services issues you are having with any Insulet product, please contact Insulet customer support at 1-800-591-3455 or at Omnipod.com/contact-us. Disclaimer: You must seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. ©2026 Insulet Corporation. Omnipod, Podder, PodderCentral, the Omnipod logo, and Simplify Life are trademarks or registered trademarks of Insulet Corporation. All rights reserved. Dexcom and Dexcom G6 and G7 are registered trademarks of Dexcom, Inc. and used with permission. The use of third-party trademarks does not constitute an endorsement or imply a relationship or other affiliation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Dexcom G6 Simulator4 screens
Omnipod 5 App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Omnipod 5 App at 3.6 against Dexcom G6 Simulator's 3.2. Omnipod 5 App also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 5%) and ratings volume (2K vs 71). Dexcom G6 Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.2). 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

Omnipod 5 App holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Omnipod 5 App has 2K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Dexcom G6 Simulator's written reviews are positive against 29% of Omnipod 5 App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dexcom G6 Simulator ships an update every 7 months, Omnipod 5 App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Dexcom G6 Simulator versus Omnipod 5 App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDexcom G6 SimulatorOmnipod 5 App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (71 ratings)3.6 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.3% of reviews28.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings712K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#198 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDexCom, Inc.Insulet Corporation

Customer experience

Dexcom G6 Simulator

All ratings70 ratings
Positive54.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative38.6%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral15.8%
Negative78.9%

Omnipod 5 App

All ratings1,762 ratings
Positive58.4%
Neutral11.6%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews608 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral16.4%
Negative54.8%

Bugs and requests

Dexcom G6 Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Omnipod 5 App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Memory corruption errors
  • Incompatibility with Dexcom G7
  • Forced app reinstallation
  • Basal rate issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dexcom G7 integration
  • Apple Health integration
  • iOS widget support
  • Extended bolus option
  • Customizable alert sounds

In-app purchases

None

Dexcom G6 Simulator

No in-app purchases

None

Omnipod 5 App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dexcom G6 Simulator free?
Dexcom G6 Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Omnipod 5 App free?
Omnipod 5 App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dexcom G6 Simulator or Omnipod 5 App?
Omnipod 5 App is rated higher. Dexcom G6 Simulator averages 3.2 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Omnipod 5 App averages 3.6 from 2K ratings.
Do Dexcom G6 Simulator or Omnipod 5 App have ads?
Neither Dexcom G6 Simulator nor Omnipod 5 App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dexcom G6 Simulator or Omnipod 5 App?
Dexcom G6 Simulator ships an update every 7 months, and Omnipod 5 App every 3 months. Most recently, Dexcom G6 Simulator was updated on October 21, 2026 and Omnipod 5 App on October 25, 2026.

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