Omnipod 5 App vs Dexcom G7
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Omnipod 5 App
This app manages an automated insulin delivery system, integrating with continuous glucose monitors to automatically adjust insulin. It allows users to control basal profiles, deliver boluses, and manage their insulin pump. Designed for individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
- Automated insulin delivery
- CGM integration (Dexcom G6/G7)
- Adjusts insulin delivery
- Select basal profile
- Deliver bolus
- Activate/deactivate Pod
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Omnipod® 5 is the only FDA cleared, tubeless automated insulin delivery system that integrates with Dexcom G6 and G7 CGM and automatically adjusts insulin delivery to manage blood glucose with no multiple daily injections and zero fingersticks*. Simple and automated insulin delivery with the Omnipod 5 System is made possible with the Omnipod 5 Pod, the Omnipod 5 App on an Insulet-provided Controller or on your personal compatible smartphone** and the Dexcom G6 and G7 CGM. The Omnipod 5 App allows you to select a basal profile, target glucose, deliver a bolus, activate, and deactivate the Pod, connect with the Dexcom G6 and G7 CGM, and more. * Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings ** For a list of the latest compatible smartphones, please visit: https://www.omnipod.com/compatibility Intended Use: The Omnipod 5 App is part of the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System. The Omnipod 5 System is indicated for use by individuals with Type 1 diabetes mellitus in persons 2 years of age and older and for adults with Type 2 diabetes. The Omnipod 5 System is intended for single patient, home use and requires a prescription. The Omnipod 5 System is compatible with the following U-100 insulins: NovoLog®, Humalog®, and Admelog®. Refer to the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System User Guide for complete safety information including indications, contraindications, warnings, cautions, and instructions. Do not use the Omnipod 5 App without receiving the proper training. This app store should not be used as your first point of contact to resolve technical or customer services issues. In order to protect your privacy and personal information, and to promptly resolve any technical or customer services issues you are having with any Insulet product, please contact Insulet customer support at 1-800-591-3455 or at Omnipod.com/contact-us. Disclaimer: You must seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. ©2026 Insulet Corporation. Omnipod, SmartAdjust, Podder, PodderCentral, the Omnipod logo, and Simplify Life are trademarks or registered trademarks of Insulet Corporation. All rights reserved. Dexcom and Dexcom G6 and G7 are registered trademarks of Dexcom, Inc. and used with permission. The use of third-party trademarks does not constitute an endorsement or imply a relationship or other affiliation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Dexcom G7
This app provides real-time glucose monitoring for diabetes management. It offers customizable alerts for high or low glucose levels and allows sharing data with loved ones and healthcare teams. Integrates with smartwatches and other health apps for comprehensive insights.
- Real-time glucose monitoring
- Customizable high/low glucose alerts
- Data sharing with followers
- Integration with healthcare teams
- Apple Watch connectivity
- Digital health app integrations
- Fasting glucose logging
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Know your glucose number and where it’s heading with the Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System. Only use this app if you have the Dexcom G7 CGM System.* Before you start making treatment decisions with Dexcom G7, work with your healthcare professional to learn how. The Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System supports more empowered and integrated diabetes management. Its low-profile, wearable sensor provides real-time glucose data to a user’s compatible display device, no fingersticks required.† Dexcom G7 also offers customizable alerts that can help warn of high or low glucose levels, as well as remote monitoring and reporting options that help keep users connected to their loved ones and care teams anytime, anywhere. *To view a list of compatible devices, visit dexcom.com/compatibility. †If your glucose alerts and readings from Dexcom G7 do not match symptoms or expectations, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. In addition to the accurate performance provided by the Dexcom Sensor, you’ll receive other valuable features: • Share your glucose data with up to 10 followers who can monitor your glucose data and trends on their compatible smart device with the Dexcom Follow app. Share and Follow functions require an internet connection • Clarity Clinic is now integrated into the G7 connections tab, making it easy to share data with your Clarity healthcare team • Now you can log your estimated fasting glucose in the Dexcom G7 app. Regularly tracking your fasting glucose allows you and your healthcare team to identify trends in your glucose levels • Connect G7 Sensor directly to your Apple Watch, giving you the freedom and convenience of real-time glucose readings on your wrist even when you’re not near your phone** • Digital Health app integrations allow you to share your glucose data with third-party health apps and lifestyle devices • Now you can see your health and activity data from connected apps and devices on your G7 trend graph • Add a shortcut so you can ask Siri to read your current glucose value, using a custom phrase • Dexcom Clarity summary insights are integrated into the G7 app, so that you can see both real-time and retrospective glucose insights from the same app Apple Watch: • View your glucose information, trend graph, and alerts right from your wrist with the Dexcom G7 Apple Watch app. Watches require compatible smart device to use app. G7 app features and partner integrations may differ by region. Refer to your user guide for more information. **Compatible smartphone is required to pair a new Dexcom G7 sensor with a compatible Apple Watch. Dexcom G7 users must continuously have their smartphone within 20 feet / 6 meters to utilize the Share/Follow features. Apple Watch is not capable of Share/Follow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Omnipod 5 App at 3.5 against Dexcom G7's 3.1. Omnipod 5 App also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 16%). Dexcom G7's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (8.6K vs 1.5K). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Omnipod 5 App holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dexcom G7 has 8.6K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Omnipod 5 App's written reviews are positive against 16% of Dexcom G7's.
Omnipod 5 App ships an update every 3 months, Dexcom G7 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Omnipod 5 App | Dexcom G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (1.5K ratings) — better | 3.1 (8.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews — better | 15.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | 8.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #166 | #22 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 599 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Insulet Corporation | Dexcom |
Customer experience
Omnipod 5 App
Dexcom G7
User reviews
Omnipod 5 App
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient single-device solution
- 👍 Clean and easy-to-use interface
- 🙏 Long-awaited app release
- 🎉 Life-changing improvement
Room to improve
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 🔒 Mandatory Face ID/passcode
- 🗓️ Loss of pod site tracking
- 🔀 Issues with mode switching
Dexcom G7
From 8.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick sensor warmup time
- 🌟 Smaller and more comfortable sensor
- 🔍 Accurate glucose readings
- 📊 Clarity integration in the app
- 🕰️ 12-hour grace period before sensor expiration
Room to improve
- 🔌 Frequent signal loss and connection issues
- 🔔 Obnoxious and disruptive alert sounds
- 🧭 Lack of customization for alert settings
- 🔍 Inconsistent and inaccurate readings at times
- 🧠 Confusing and unintuitive app interface
Bugs and requests
Omnipod 5 App
Reported bugs
4 issues- Memory corruption errors
- Incompatibility with Dexcom G7
- Forced app reinstallation
- Basal rate issues
Requested features
5 requests- Dexcom G7 integration
- Apple Health integration
- iOS widget support
- Extended bolus option
- Customizable alert sounds
Dexcom G7
Reported bugs
5 issues- App freezes when accessing the Connections tab
- Calibration process often gets stuck or fails
- Sensor failure and disconnection issues
- Inconsistent behavior with low power mode and screen time
- Location-based restrictions preventing app setup
Requested features
5 requests- Add a widget for quick glucose level access
- Improve Apple Watch integration and functionality
- Allow customization of target glucose ranges
- Provide more detailed historical data and reporting
- Implement a dark mode for better visibility
In-app purchases
Omnipod 5 App
No in-app purchases
Dexcom G7
No in-app purchases








