Comparison

Zuka 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

Zuka

This app helps you understand your body's unique nutritional needs. Test your nutrition before events to discover what works best for you, disregarding generic advice.

Highlights
  • Personalized nutrition testing
  • Body-specific rule setting
  • Pre-race nutrition analysis
  • Discovering effective nutrition strategies
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Everybody is unique. Your body your rules. Don't believe the sports nutrition makers. Test your nutrition before your race and know what works for you.

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

Zuka3 screens
Stelo by Dexcom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stelo by Dexcom at 2.5 against Zuka's 1.0. Stelo by Dexcom also leads on ratings volume (678 vs 3) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). Zuka's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). 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

Stelo by Dexcom holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stelo by Dexcom has 678 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Zuka's written reviews are positive against 18% of Stelo by Dexcom's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Zuka versus Stelo by Dexcom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZukaStelo by Dexcom
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)2.5 (678 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews18.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3678 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#108 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB311 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStuart BrockDexCom, Inc.

Customer experience

Zuka

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Stelo by Dexcom

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

Bugs and requests

Zuka

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

Zuka

No in-app purchases

None

Stelo by Dexcom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zuka free?
Zuka 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, Zuka or Stelo by Dexcom?
Stelo by Dexcom is rated higher. Zuka averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Stelo by Dexcom averages 2.5 from 678 ratings.
Do Zuka or Stelo by Dexcom have ads?
Neither Zuka nor Stelo by Dexcom shows ads.

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