# Glucomate vs Weight Notes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Weight Notes at none against Glucomate's 3. Weight Notes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Glucomate's advantage is ratings volume (161 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Glucomate against 4.2 for Weight Notes. 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.

Glucomate ships an update every 3 weeks, Weight Notes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glucomate | Weight Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glucomate-blood-sugar-tracker/id1574243765/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-notes/id6751810787/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **161** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harbour City Software Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/548893440) | [Enrique Villahermosa Juara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581153213) |

## 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


### Weight Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-notes/id6751810787)

Easily track your weight daily to achieve your fitness goals. The app provides clear charts, progress metrics, and smart reminders to keep you motivated. Switch between units and view trends to stay on course.

**Highlights:** Fast daily logging, Goal tracking, Clear charts & metrics, Smart reminders, Flexible units (kg/lb)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glucomate free?

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

### Is Weight Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Glucomate or Weight Notes?

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

### Do Glucomate or Weight Notes have ads?

Neither Glucomate nor Weight Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glucomate or Weight Notes?

Glucomate ships an update every 3 weeks, and Weight Notes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Glucomate was updated on October 19, 2026 and Weight Notes on October 9, 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.*