GlucoWatch vs ShuggaShugga
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
ShuggaShugga
This app audibly announces your latest blood glucose value, sourced directly from your iPhone's Health app. It's designed for users of systems like Loop.app or Nightscout that write live glucose data to Apple Health, offering timely spoken updates and multilingual support.
- Scheduled audible glucose announcements
- Optional warnings for stale data
- Double-tap gesture for immediate announcement
- Large glucose display
- Supports Apple Health and Nightscout
- Multilingual announcements
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ShuggaShugga audibly announces your latest blood glucose value using data from Apple Health, a compatible CGM, or Nightscout. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JVBteT79m1s ShuggaShugga is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Dexcom, Loop, Nightscout, or their respective organizations. Now with multilingual blood glucose announcements! ShuggaShugga can now speak your blood glucose in: • English (English) • German (Deutsch) • Arabic (العربية) • Hebrew (עברית) • Japanese (日本語) • Korean (한국어) • Finnish (Suomi) • Hindi (हिन्दी) • Bengali (বাংলা) • Italian (Italiano) • Spanish (Español) • French (Français) • Chinese (中文) • Cantonese (廣東話) • Danish (Dansk) • Welsh (Cymraeg) • Dutch (Nederlands) • Portuguese (Português) • Turkish (Türkçe) • Ukrainian (Українська) • Swedish (Svenska) • Norwegian Bokmål (Norsk Bokmål) Managing blood glucose 24/7 can be exhausting. ShuggaShugga aims to provide a small moment of reassurance during a difficult day. --- MAIN FEATURES 1. Scheduled audible announcements of your current blood glucose value. 2. Optional warnings when glucose data is no longer fresh. 3. Optional double-tap gesture for an immediate glucose announcement. 4. Large blood glucose display for quick visibility during a variety of activities. 5. Three data sources (Apple Health, a compatible CGM, or Nightscout) 6. Share glucose between your devices. An iPhone can act as a host, sending its glucose values, or as a client, receiving them. iPad and Mac act as clients. --- PRIVACY See our privacy statement. --- DISCLAIMER This app provides information that may or may not be accurate. It does not provide medical or treatment advice and must not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or treatment decisions. The information provided by this app is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content — including text, graphics, tables, images, and information — is provided for general informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment. A full disclaimer is available online and in-app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ShuggaShugga at 5.0 against GlucoWatch's 3.6. ShuggaShugga also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). GlucoWatch's advantage is ratings volume (195 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.4). 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
Both are free to download. GlucoWatch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ShuggaShugga asks for nothing beyond the download.
ShuggaShugga holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlucoWatch has 195 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of GlucoWatch's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShuggaShugga's.
GlucoWatch ships an update every 2 weeks, ShuggaShugga weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GlucoWatch | ShuggaShugga |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (195 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 195 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, Mac, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Denis Labaste | hiroshi howell |
Customer experience
GlucoWatch
ShuggaShugga
Bugs and 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
ShuggaShugga
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GlucoWatch
- Sympathetic donation$4.00
- Generous donation$9.00
- Incredible donation$18.00
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- Legendary donation$45.00
ShuggaShugga
No in-app purchases






