# Glucomate vs ShuggaShugga

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShuggaShugga at 100% against Glucomate's 37%. ShuggaShugga also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Glucomate's advantage is ratings volume (161 vs 5) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glucomate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ShuggaShugga asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShuggaShugga holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glucomate has 161 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Glucomate's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShuggaShugga's.

Glucomate ships an update every 3 weeks, ShuggaShugga weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glucomate | ShuggaShugga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glucomate-blood-sugar-tracker/id1574243765/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuggashugga/id6448480137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **161** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Harbour City Software Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/548893440) | [hiroshi howell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637035739) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### ShuggaShugga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuggashugga/id6448480137)

This app audibly announces your latest blood glucose readings from Apple Health, a compatible CGM, or Nightscout. It offers scheduled announcements, optional freshness warnings, and a large display for quick visibility, aiming to provide reassurance for 24/7 glucose management.

**Highlights:** Audible blood glucose announcements, Scheduled glucose readings, Glucose freshness warnings, Large glucose display, Multiple data sources (Apple Health, CGM, Nightscout), Glucose sharing between devices

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glucomate free?

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

### Is ShuggaShugga free?

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

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

ShuggaShugga is rated higher. Glucomate averages 4.3 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while ShuggaShugga averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Glucomate or ShuggaShugga have ads?

Neither Glucomate nor ShuggaShugga shows ads.

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

Glucomate ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShuggaShugga weekly. Most recently, Glucomate was updated on October 23, 2026 and ShuggaShugga on October 30, 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.*