Comparison

myAlgos vs GlucoWatch

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

Head to head
About

myAlgos

This integrated, cloud-based system helps manage chronic diseases cooperatively. It draws activity tracking information from the Health app for a comprehensive overview.

Highlights
  • Integrated chronic disease management
  • Cloud-based system
  • Cooperative management
  • Health app integration
  • Activity tracking data
Features
Read full description

myAlgos is an integrated, cloud-based, cooperative chronic disease management system. myAlgos is integrated with the Health app in order to draw information related to activity tracking.

About

GlucoWatch

This app displays real-time glucose data from compatible sensors directly on your Apple Watch face. It offers convenient and discreet monitoring for users of Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 2 and Libre 3 sensors.

Highlights
  • Real-time glucose data display
  • Apple Watch face integration
  • Compatible with FreeStyle Libre 2 & 3
  • Discreet monitoring
  • Uses LibreLinkUp app data
Features
Read full description

GlucoWatch is an Apple Watch app dedicated to glucose monitoring, compatible with Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 2 and Libre 3 sensors. Important: If you encounter any issues downloading the app, please download it directly from the App Store on your Apple Watch, not from your iPhone. GlucoWatch displays real-time glucose data transmitted via the LibreLinkUp app directly on your watch face for convenient and discreet monitoring. GlucoWatch is an independent, personally developed app with no affiliation to Abbott. The information displayed is not intended for medical use. Always refer to your official LibreLink or Libre 3 app, or perform a blood glucose test if you have any doubts about the data. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

myAlgos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myAlgos at none against GlucoWatch's 4. myAlgos also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%). GlucoWatch's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. GlucoWatch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. myAlgos asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myAlgos ships an update every 2 months, GlucoWatch every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
myAlgos versus GlucoWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyAlgosGlucoWatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.6 (206 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better69.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—206 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHermes-Healthcare LimitedDenis Labaste

Customer experience

myAlgos

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GlucoWatch

All ratings206 ratings
Positive64.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative21.8%

Bugs and requests

myAlgos

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GlucoWatch

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not showing up on watch
  • Disconnection issues after updates
  • Apple Health sync not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic Apple Health sync
  • Customizable alert thresholds
  • Larger font size on watch face
  • Direct sensor reading without phone

In-app purchases

None

myAlgos

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

GlucoWatch

One-time4
  • Sympathetic donation$4.00
  • Generous donation$9.00
  • Incredible donation$18.00
Show 1 more
  • Legendary donation$45.00

Questions

Is myAlgos free?
myAlgos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlucoWatch free?
GlucoWatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do myAlgos or GlucoWatch have ads?
Neither myAlgos nor GlucoWatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myAlgos or GlucoWatch?
myAlgos ships an update every 2 months, and GlucoWatch every 10 days. Most recently, myAlgos was updated on October 4, 2026 and GlucoWatch on October 13, 2026.

Other comparisons