Comparison

Glimp vs GlucoWatch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Glimp

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Glimp helps you to catch your breath. We improve burn-out recovery, with guided breathwork for home. Habituate mindful breathing with our Pebbles, through haptic & audio feedback. Our science based breathing exercises help the body to naturally unwind. Bio-sensors inside the product monitor the effect on your body. See progress in your personal recovery or work together with your therapist. A (therapy) companion device, to breathe out your burn-out.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glimp at none against GlucoWatch's 4. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GlucoWatch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Glimp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Glimp versus GlucoWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlimpGlucoWatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.6 (195 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—195 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlimpDenis Labaste

Bugs and requests

Glimp

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

None

Glimp

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

GlucoWatch

One-time4
  • Sympathetic donation$4.00
  • Generous donation$9.00
  • Incredible donation$18.00
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  • Legendary donation$45.00

Questions

Is Glimp free?
Glimp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlucoWatch free?
GlucoWatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Glimp or GlucoWatch have ads?
Neither Glimp nor GlucoWatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glimp or GlucoWatch?
Glimp ships an update every 2 weeks, and GlucoWatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Glimp was updated on September 18, 2026 and GlucoWatch on September 24, 2026.

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