# DiabetesXcel vs Glucocious

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DiabetesXcel at none against Glucocious's 1. DiabetesXcel also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 42 months). Glucocious's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glucocious sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. DiabetesXcel asks for nothing beyond the download.

DiabetesXcel ships an update every 6 weeks, Glucocious every 42 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DiabetesXcel | Glucocious |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diabetesxcel/id1534167428/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 42 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Montefiore Applications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378014760) | [YAPP APPS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252928128) |

## What reviewers say

### DiabetesXcel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diabetesxcel/id1534167428)

Learn about diabetes management through animated videos and interactive activities. This app helps users understand how diabetes affects the body, medication usage, diet planning, and monitoring. It also includes reminders and tips for better control.

**Highlights:** Animated educational videos, Interactive learning chapters, Medication reminders, Diet planning guidance, Diabetes monitoring tools, Mood tracking surveys

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Glucocious

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glucocious/id1601637292)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glucocious Premium Service | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DiabetesXcel free?

DiabetesXcel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Glucocious free?

Glucocious is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do DiabetesXcel or Glucocious have ads?

Neither DiabetesXcel nor Glucocious shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DiabetesXcel or Glucocious?

DiabetesXcel ships an update every 6 weeks, and Glucocious every 42 months. Most recently, DiabetesXcel was updated on November 3, 2026 and Glucocious on November 3, 2026.

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