Comparison

MiniMed™ Mobile US vs MiniMed

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

Head to head
About

MiniMed™ Mobile US

Access insulin pump and sensor data on a compatible Apple Watch or smartphone. Understand glucose levels, review history, and see trends. Data syncs automatically to CareLink™ for easy sharing with care partners.

Highlights
  • View insulin pump data on Apple Watch
  • Monitor sensor trends
  • Understand glucose levels
  • Review historical data
  • See glucose trends
  • Automatic data uploads to CareLink™
Features
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You can access your pump data and sensor trends directly from a compatible Apple Watch. An easier and more discreet solution to help manage your diabetes, this feature is only available for the MiniMed™ 780G system. With the MiniMed™ Mobile app, you can view key insulin pump and CGM data right on your smartphone. This can help you better understand your glucose levels and review your history and easily see how your levels are trending. Automatic data uploads to CareLink™ software make sharing your data with care partners easier than ever. IMPORTANT: This app will only work with a MiniMed™ 700-series insulin pump systems, which was specifically designed to communicate wirelessly with compatible smart devices. To find a list of compatible devices, please visit medtronicdiabetes.com/device-compatibility. The MiniMed™ Mobile app will not work with other MiniMed™ or Paradigm™ insulin pumps. To learn more about the MiniMed™ Mobile app, visit medtronicdiabetes.com. The system is for type 1 ages 7 and over. Prescription required. WARNING: Do not use SmartGuard™ feature for people who require less than 8 units or more than 250 units of insulin/day. See bit.ly/780gRisks This app is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. The MiniMed™ Mobile app is intended to provide a secondary display for a compatible MiniMed™ insulin pump system on a suitable consumer electronic device for passive monitoring and to sync data to CareLink™ system. The MiniMed™ Mobile app is not intended to replace the real-time display of continuous glucose monitoring or insulin pump data on the primary display device (i.e., the insulin pump). All therapy decisions should be based on the primary display device. The MiniMed™ Mobile app is not intended to analyze or modify the continuous glucose monitoring data or insulin pump data that it receives. Nor is it intended to control any function of the connected continuous glucose monitoring system or insulin pump. The MiniMed™ Mobile app is not intended to receive information directly from the sensor or transmitter of a continuous glucose monitoring system. 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 promptly resolve any technical or customer services issues you are having with any Medtronic product, please contact your local Medtronic support line. Medtronic may be required to actively contact customers regarding complaints related to products. If Medtronic determines that your comment or complaint requires follow-up, a Medtronic team member will attempt to contact you to collect more information. ©2023 Medtronic. All rights reserved. Medtronic, Medtronic logo and Engineering the extraordinary are trademarks of Medtronic. Third party brands are trademarks of their respective owners. All other brands are trademarks of a Medtronic company.

About

MiniMed

Manage your diabetes therapy with this app, which connects to your pump system to monitor glucose, adjust insulin, and receive alerts. View trends, track history, and get reminders for key actions, simplifying diabetes management.

Highlights
  • Monitor glucose levels
  • Adjust insulin delivery
  • Receive real-time alerts
  • View glucose trends
  • Track daily history
  • Get action reminders
  • Upload data to CareLink
Features
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Manage your diabetes therapy with the MiniMed™ app! The MiniMed app connects to your MiniMed Flex™ pump system, letting you monitor glucose, adjust insulin delivery, and receive real-time alerts — all from your smartphone. View trends, track daily history, and get reminders for important actions. A new approach to making diabetes management simpler. The app guides you through the startup process and provides an overview of data received from the MiniMed Flex pump and sensor. The MiniMed app is your primary source of information about your therapy and for controlling insulin delivery. Your data is automatically uploaded to CareLink™ software, simplifying the process of sharing information with your healthcare team and care partners. Important: The MiniMed app is only compatible with the MiniMed Flex system, it does not work with other MiniMed pumps. The MiniMed app should only be used with supported mobile devices and operating systems. To access the list of the supported mobile devices and operating systems, go to https://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/app-check The MiniMed Flex system is intended for the continuous delivery of basal insulin at selectable rates, and the administration of insulin boluses at selectable rates for the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus in persons 7 years of age and older, and of type 2 diabetes mellitus in persons 18 years of age and older requiring insulin. The system is also intended to continuously monitor glucose values in the fluid under the skin. The MiniMed Flex system includes SmartGuard technology, which can be programmed to automatically adjust insulin delivery based on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor glucose values and can suspend delivery of insulin when the sensor glucose value falls below or is predicted to fall below predefined threshold values. The system is intended for use with connected sensors, including the Simplera Sync™ sensor and integrated continuous glucose monitors, including the Instinct sensor, each of which has different wear-time, form factor, insertion site, and other distinguishing characteristics that relate to sensor performance. Consult the appropriate sensor user guide when using the system. Discuss treatment decisions with your HCP. MiniMed Flex system is for type 1 ages 7 and over and type 2 ages 18 and over. Prescription required. WARNING: Do not use SmartGuard™ feature for people who require less than 8 units or more than 250 units of insulin/day. For additional safety information and user guides, see https://bit.ly/MiniMedRisks. WARNING: Do not use the MiniMed Flex system until appropriate training has been received from a healthcare professional. Training is essential to ensure the safe use of the MiniMed Flex system. Pump therapy is not recommended for people whose vision or hearing does not allow for the recognition of pump signals, alerts, or alarms. The safety of the MiniMed Flex system has not been studied in pregnant women or in persons using other anti-hyperglycemic therapies that do not include insulin. For complete details of the system, including user guides and important safety information such as indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions associated with system and its components, see https://bit.ly/MiniMedRisks. ©2026 MiniMed. MiniMed and MiniMed logo are trademarks of Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. ™*Third-party brands are trademarks of their respective owners. All other brands are trademarks of the MiniMed company.

Screenshots

MiniMed™ Mobile US4 screens
MiniMed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MiniMed at 86% against MiniMed™ Mobile US's 19%. MiniMed also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.9). MiniMed™ Mobile US's advantage is ratings volume (499 vs 76). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

MiniMed holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MiniMed™ Mobile US has 499 ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of MiniMed™ Mobile US's written reviews are positive against 86% of MiniMed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiniMed™ Mobile US ships an update every 3 months, MiniMed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MiniMed™ Mobile US versus MiniMed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiniMed™ Mobile USMiniMed
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (499 ratings)4.1 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.5% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings499 — better76
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB203 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMedtronic, Inc.MiniMed

Customer experience

MiniMed™ Mobile US

All ratings474 ratings
Positive42.8%
Neutral12.0%
Negative45.1%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive18.5%
Neutral13.5%
Negative68.0%

MiniMed

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MiniMed™ Mobile US

No in-app purchases

None

MiniMed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MiniMed™ Mobile US free?
MiniMed™ Mobile US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MiniMed free?
MiniMed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MiniMed™ Mobile US or MiniMed?
MiniMed is rated higher. MiniMed™ Mobile US averages 2.9 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while MiniMed averages 4.1 from 76 ratings.
Do MiniMed™ Mobile US or MiniMed have ads?
Neither MiniMed™ Mobile US nor MiniMed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MiniMed™ Mobile US or MiniMed?
MiniMed™ Mobile US ships an update every 3 months, and MiniMed every 2 months. Most recently, MiniMed™ Mobile US was updated on November 3, 2026 and MiniMed on November 5, 2026.

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