Comparison

HealthGamePlan 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

HealthGamePlan

This app provides personalized health coaching based on your unique circumstances and conditions. It generates a daily automated message to guide your health journey and allows you to track progress and supportive connections. Designed by physician experts, it aims to empower users to actively manage their well-being.

Highlights
  • Personalized health checklist
  • Automated daily coaching messages
  • Health Selfie feature
  • Curated expert videos
  • Progress note dictation
  • Printable/emailable game plan
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DATA IN. FITNESS OUT. The most effective health coaching app ever available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. HealthGamePlan is free, simple, and secure. Built by physician experts in rehabilitation and prevention, HealthGamePlan makes it easy for players to stay connected to the behaviors and to the people that support health and well-being –the KEY ingredients for living the best life possible. Start with a simple survey and you will automatically generate a personalized health checklist customized to your particular circumstance and to your particular set of conditions. Based on your checklist, you will receive an automated coaching message each day that will guide you as you play an active role in your health. You can track the number of messages reviewed, the people and places that support these messages, and your success in maximizing well-being over time. Features that help you stay connected to your “game plan” -Print or e-mail your “game plan” -Take and store a “Health Selfie” to remind you of the people, places, and things that help you to play an active role in your health -Watch videos curated by our physician experts in health and well-being -Dictate progress notes to document all of the small steps needed to help you follow your “game plan” Health coaching for all -Whether you’re 20 years old or 90 years old; Whether you have no health conditions or 7 health conditions, HealthGamePlan will give you the strategy and the encouragement that you need to play an active role in your health for living the best life possible. HealthGamePlan specialists at your coaching site can help you stay connected to your “game plan” by utilizing a separate “Coach” portal -Refer you to community programs for more support -Dictate or write progress notes to document all of the small steps needed to help you follow your “game plan” -Make adjustments or update your “game plan” from time to time -Track and measure your well-being over time -Send you customized and secure text and push notification messages to help you stay connected to your “game plan” A security code for Player login is required. Obtain your security code from a HealthGamePlan specialist located at your coaching site.

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

HealthGamePlan3 screens
Stelo by Dexcom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HealthGamePlan at 100% against Stelo by Dexcom's 18%. HealthGamePlan also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and device support (4 vs 2). Stelo by Dexcom's advantage is ratings volume (674 vs 10) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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

HealthGamePlan holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stelo by Dexcom has 674 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of HealthGamePlan's written reviews are positive against 18% of Stelo by Dexcom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HealthGamePlan ships an update monthly, Stelo by Dexcom every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
HealthGamePlan versus Stelo by Dexcom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHealthGamePlanStelo by Dexcom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better2.5 (674 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better18.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10674 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#121 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB311 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWellnome Health L.L.C.DexCom, Inc.

Customer experience

HealthGamePlan

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stelo by Dexcom

All ratings619 ratings
Positive28.9%
Neutral10.7%
Negative60.4%
Written reviews748 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral19.8%
Negative62.2%

Bugs and requests

HealthGamePlan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

HealthGamePlan

No in-app purchases

None

Stelo by Dexcom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HealthGamePlan free?
HealthGamePlan 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, HealthGamePlan or Stelo by Dexcom?
HealthGamePlan is rated higher. HealthGamePlan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Stelo by Dexcom averages 2.5 from 674 ratings.
Do HealthGamePlan or Stelo by Dexcom have ads?
Neither HealthGamePlan nor Stelo by Dexcom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HealthGamePlan or Stelo by Dexcom?
HealthGamePlan ships an update monthly, and Stelo by Dexcom every 5 weeks. Most recently, HealthGamePlan was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stelo by Dexcom on October 25, 2026.

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