BGPlus for Apple Watch vs GlucoWatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BGPlus for Apple Watch
This app allows users to log blood glucose data directly from their Apple Watch to the Health app. It features a user-friendly interface designed for the digital crown. Note that the watch itself does not measure glucose levels; this app is for recording manually entered readings.
- Add blood glucose data via Apple Watch
- Digital Crown UI
- Integrates with Apple Health
- Supports Apple Watch and iPhone
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Blood Glucose+ can be register Blood Glucose data Point to Health app for Apple Watch. Features - Add Blood Glucose Data by using your WATCH - Sophisticated UI for Digital Crown ※Apple Watch do not have a mechanism for measuring blood glucose. BG+ is an app to register the measured value. ※Apple Watch supported by later than iPhone5 models.Previous models than iPhone4S (Including iPod touch) is not able to use Apple Watch.
GlucoWatch
This app displays real-time glucose data from compatible sensors directly on your Apple Watch face. It offers convenient and discreet monitoring for users of Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 2 and Libre 3 sensors.
- Real-time glucose data display
- Apple Watch face integration
- Compatible with FreeStyle Libre 2 & 3
- Discreet monitoring
- Uses LibreLinkUp app data
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GlucoWatch is an Apple Watch app dedicated to glucose monitoring, compatible with Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 2 and Libre 3 sensors. Important: If you encounter any issues downloading the app, please download it directly from the App Store on your Apple Watch, not from your iPhone. GlucoWatch displays real-time glucose data transmitted via the LibreLinkUp app directly on your watch face for convenient and discreet monitoring. GlucoWatch is an independent, personally developed app with no affiliation to Abbott. The information displayed is not intended for medical use. Always refer to your official LibreLink or Libre 3 app, or perform a blood glucose test if you have any doubts about the data. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GlucoWatch at 3.6 against BGPlus for Apple Watch's 1.7. GlucoWatch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (195 vs 3). BGPlus for Apple Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. GlucoWatch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BGPlus for Apple Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.
GlucoWatch holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlucoWatch has 195 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BGPlus for Apple Watch ships an update every 10 days, GlucoWatch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BGPlus for Apple Watch | GlucoWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (3 ratings) | 3.6 (195 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 69.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 195 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Airwire products. | Denis Labaste |
Customer experience
BGPlus for Apple Watch
GlucoWatch
Bugs and requests
BGPlus for Apple Watch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
GlucoWatch
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not showing up on watch
- Disconnection issues after updates
- Apple Health sync not working
Requested features
4 requests- Automatic Apple Health sync
- Customizable alert thresholds
- Larger font size on watch face
- Direct sensor reading without phone
In-app purchases
BGPlus for Apple Watch
No in-app purchases
GlucoWatch
- Sympathetic donation$4.00
- Generous donation$9.00
- Incredible donation$18.00
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- Legendary donation$45.00
