Comparison

Practice Better 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

Practice Better

This app connects clients with their practitioners for seamless health and wellness support. It allows clients to access recommendations, programs, and securely message their providers, while practitioners can manage clients, appointments, and payments.

Highlights
  • Client recommendations and programs
  • Secure messaging
  • Appointment booking
  • Virtual care sessions
  • Client progress tracking
  • Invoice and payment processing
  • Journal entries and photo uploads
Features
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FOR PRACTITIONERS, COACHES & PROFESSIONALS Make an impact from anywhere The Practice Better app allows you to support clients anytime from anywhere. Clients love how easy it is to access recommendations, and wellness programs, log journal entries, and complete tasks in just a few taps. Experience the platform that powers success, for you and your clients - Access client information on the go - See and manage your calendar at a glance - Connect anytime, anywhere with virtual care - Securely message clients - Create tasks and track client progress - Run wellness courses and programs - Process invoices and payments FOR CLIENTS Access care from anywhere Meet Practice Better - the wellness platform that lets you easily connect with your practitioner or coach. Stay connected with 24/7 access to your provider’s recommendations, programs, resources, and journals to help you reach your health and wellness goals! - Easily book appointments - Securely message your practitioner - Join video sessions with your practitioner - Log mood, food, and lifestyle entries - Take and upload photos of meals - Access recommendations - Enroll in and complete wellness programs

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

Practice Better4 screens
Stelo by Dexcom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Practice Better at 3.8 against Stelo by Dexcom's 2.5. Practice Better also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 567). Stelo by Dexcom's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and chart position (#130 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Practice Better holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 567 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Practice Better's written reviews are positive against 18% of Stelo by Dexcom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Practice Better ships an update every 6 days, Stelo by Dexcom every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Practice Better versus Stelo by Dexcom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPractice BetterStelo by Dexcom
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (2.4K ratings) — better2.5 (567 ratings)
Positive reviews19.5% of reviews — better18.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better567
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#130 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB311 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperGreen Patch Inc.Dexcom

Customer experience

Practice Better

All ratings2,381 ratings
Positive65.1%
Neutral12.9%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive19.5%
Neutral22.1%
Negative58.5%

Stelo by Dexcom

All ratings567 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.6%
Negative59.4%
Written reviews746 reviews
Positive18.1%
Neutral19.7%
Negative62.2%

User reviews

Practice Better

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to communicate with practitioner
  • 📚 Comprehensive food/nutrition tracking
  • 📅 Helpful for scheduling appointments
  • 🤖 Useful for connecting with health providers

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Confusing and difficult to navigate
  • 🔍 Limited food database and search options
  • 🕰️ Clunky and time-consuming to use
  • 🤖 Poor customer support and responsiveness
  • 🔒 Concerns about data security and privacy

Stelo by Dexcom

From 567 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy sensor setup
  • 👍 Intuitive app interface
  • 🔍 Helpful for understanding glucose trends
  • 💡 Integrates with Apple Health

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sensor accuracy issues
  • 🔍 Limited data history and analysis
  • 🤖 Lack of human customer support
  • 🔍 Inability to calibrate sensor
  • 🔍 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration

Bugs and requests

Practice Better

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Issues with syncing data and losing entries
  • Barcode scanner not working on newer devices
  • Inconsistent performance and loading times

Requested features

5 requests
  • Integrate with Apple Health/Fitbit
  • Improve recipe creation and management
  • Add more serving size options for food
  • Enhance journaling and note-taking features
  • Streamline appointment scheduling and reminders

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

Practice Better

No in-app purchases

None

Stelo by Dexcom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Practice Better free?
Practice Better 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, Practice Better or Stelo by Dexcom?
Practice Better is rated higher. Practice Better averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Stelo by Dexcom averages 2.5 from 567 ratings.
Do Practice Better or Stelo by Dexcom have ads?
Neither Practice Better nor Stelo by Dexcom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Practice Better or Stelo by Dexcom?
Practice Better ships an update every 6 days, and Stelo by Dexcom every 6 weeks. Most recently, Practice Better was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stelo by Dexcom on September 24, 2026.

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