# Glucometer vs Glucomate

The clearest difference is update cadence: Glucomate at every 3 weeks against Glucometer's every 15 months. Glucomate also leads on ratings volume (161 vs 11) and device support (3 vs 1). Glucometer's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glucometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Glucomate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Glucometer against 4.3 for Glucomate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glucomate has 161 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Glucometer ships an update every 15 months, Glucomate every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glucometer | Glucomate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glucometer-diabetes-tracking/id1542178103/reviews) | **[4.3 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glucomate-blood-sugar-tracker/id1574243765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **161** |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Onur Yuzbasioglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514151278) | [Harbour City Software Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/548893440) |

## What reviewers say

### Glucometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glucometer-diabetes-tracking/id1542178103)

Easily log and review your glucose and insulin levels. Track your HbA1c results and view averages over selected time periods. This tool helps manage diabetes data alongside professional medical advice.

**Highlights:** Log glucose and insulin levels, Track HbA1c results, Review glucose averages, Day-by-day insulin tracking, Data storage and management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Glucomate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glucomate-blood-sugar-tracker/id1574243765)

Log and visualize your blood glucose levels with elegant summaries and detailed charts. Integrate with HealthKit for seamless data import from monitoring devices. Review trends, compare with sleep and workouts, and gain insights into your health.

**Highlights:** Blood glucose logging, HealthKit integration, Interactive widgets, Apple Watch complications, Daily summaries, Sleep and workout comparisons, Customizable charts

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime unlock | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good, no ads
- 👍 Very helpful for diabetes people
- 👍 App is super
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Very nice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Doesn't look like paper version
- 👎 Cannot log readings without subscription
- 👎 App does nothing you can't do yourself
- 👎 Not indicated how to use
- 👎 Cannot scroll week view

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log readings without paying
- App doesn't provide clear instructions
- Watch complication is time delayed
- Cannot get it to check
- Lock Screen widgets and Apple Watch complications not provided

**Requested features**

- FAQ available
- Adjustable polling frequency
- Reminder system
- Graph instead of dots
- Record blood pressure


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glucometer free?

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

### Is Glucomate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Glucometer or Glucomate?

Glucomate is rated higher. Glucometer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Glucomate averages 4.3 from 161 ratings.

### Do Glucometer or Glucomate have ads?

Neither Glucometer nor Glucomate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glucometer or Glucomate?

Glucometer ships an update every 15 months, and Glucomate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Glucometer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Glucomate on November 3, 2026.

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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.*