# Zuka vs Stelo by Dexcom

The clearest difference is rating: Stelo by Dexcom at 2.5 against Zuka's 1.0. Stelo by Dexcom also leads on ratings volume (690 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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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 690 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zuka | Stelo by Dexcom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zuka/id1523279268/reviews) | **[2.5 (690 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stelo-by-dexcom/id6475610406/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **690** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **18.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#123** |
| Size | 2 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stuart Brock](https://appshunter.io/developer/499214909) | [DexCom, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457035738) |

## What reviewers say

### Zuka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zuka/id1523279268)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stelo by Dexcom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stelo-by-dexcom/id6475610406)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app provides 24/7 access to personal glucose insights without fingerpicks or prescriptions. It empowers users to personalize diet and exercise choices for healthier habits, revolutionizing glucose tracking. A compatible biosensor is required for use.

**Highlights:** 24/7 glucose insights, Personalized diet and exercise recommendations, No fingerpicks required, No prescription needed, Intuitive app interface, Integrates with Apple Health

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Sensor session ending prematurely
- Inconsistent data syncing with Apple Health
- App freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 690 ratings.

### Do Zuka or Stelo by Dexcom have ads?

Neither Zuka nor Stelo by Dexcom shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*