Omnipod 5 App vs Dexcom Follow
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 Follow
This app allows you to remotely monitor the glucose levels and trends of loved ones using a compatible continuous glucose monitoring system. Receive customizable alerts for out-of-range glucose levels, providing peace of mind and enabling timely responses.
- Remote glucose monitoring
- View glucose trends
- Customizable glucose alerts
- Push notifications
- Monitor up to 25 sharers
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The new Dexcom Follow App is part of the Dexcom SHARE® system. Use this app if your loved one is sharing data from their Dexcom CGM app. The Sharer will need to send an invitation to allow you to connect after you have installed the Follow app. Dexcom Follow works seamlessly with your loved one’s Dexcom CGM, giving you visibility into their glucose data, even when they’re far away. Dexcom Follow allows you to view and follow their glucose levels, trends and data right from the app. Whether your child is in school, your parent lives independently, or your partner is traveling, Dexcom Follow helps you stay connected and informed. With Dexcom Follow, you can: • Remotely monitor your loved one’s glucose at a glance from your phone or Apple Watch† • Receive glucose information of up to 25 different Sharers – children, friends, or other loved ones – if you know multiple people with diabetes • Respond quickly with the help of customizable glucose alerts and push notifications that can inform you when a Sharer’s glucose levels are outside of target range
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Omnipod 5 App at 3.5 against Dexcom Follow's 1.6. Omnipod 5 App also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 6%). Dexcom Follow's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 841 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Omnipod 5 App's written reviews are positive against 6% of Dexcom Follow's.
Omnipod 5 App ships an update every 3 months, Dexcom Follow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Omnipod 5 App | Dexcom Follow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (1.5K ratings) — better | 1.6 (841 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews — better | 5.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 841 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #165 | #61 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 236 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Insulet Corporation | Dexcom |
Customer experience
Omnipod 5 App
Dexcom Follow
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 Follow
From 841 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Improved design
Room to improve
- 🔍 No widget available
- 🔍 No live updates or Apple Watch support
- 🔍 Reduced functionality compared to old app
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 Follow
Reported bugs
1 issue- Login issues preventing app usage
Requested features
3 requests- Add widget feature
- Implement live updates and Apple Watch support
- Restore previous app functionality
In-app purchases
Omnipod 5 App
No in-app purchases
Dexcom Follow
No in-app purchases








