Comparison

GlucoWatch vs ShuggaShugga

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

Head to head
About

GlucoWatch

This app displays real-time glucose data from compatible continuous glucose monitors directly on your Apple Watch. It offers convenient and discreet monitoring for managing blood sugar levels.

Highlights
  • Real-time glucose data display
  • Apple Watch face integration
  • Compatible with FreeStyle Libre 2 & 3
  • Discreet monitoring
  • Convenient blood sugar management
Features
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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.

About

ShuggaShugga

This app audibly announces your blood glucose levels using data from Apple Health, a CGM, or Nightscout. It offers secure sharing across Apple devices and supports multiple languages for announcements, aiming to provide reassurance during daily management.

Highlights
  • Audible blood glucose announcements
  • Data integration from Apple Health, CGM, Nightscout
  • Secure glucose sharing across Apple devices
  • Multilingual announcement support
  • Large glucose display
  • Optional freshness warnings
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ShuggaShugga audibly announces your latest blood glucose value using data from Apple Health, a compatible CGM, or Nightscout. You don't need to signup to anything. Easy and Private. It can securely and privately share live glucose readings across your Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Macs and Apple TV) using the same iCloud account, or with other users on separate iCloud accounts. Hear your blood glucose when walking, 2 & 4 hours after a meal, etc. Now with multilingual blood glucose announcements! ShuggaShugga can now announce your blood glucose in: • English (English) • German (Deutsch) • Arabic (العربية) • Japanese (日本語) • Korean (한국어) • Finnish (Suomi) • Hindi (हिन्दी) • Bengali (বাংলা) • Italian (Italiano) • Spanish (Español) • French (Français) • Mandarin (中文) • Cantonese (廣東話) • Danish (Dansk) • Welsh (Cymraeg) • Dutch (Nederlands) • Portuguese (Português) • Turkish (Türkçe) • Ukrainian (Українська) • Swedish (Svenska) • Norwegian Bokmål (Norsk Bokmål) • Hebrew (עברית) 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, Mac and Apple TV 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. ShuggaShugga is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Dexcom, Loop, Nightscout, or their respective organizations. A full disclaimer is available online and in-app.

Screenshots

ShuggaShugga4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 (209 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. ShuggaShugga asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShuggaShugga holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlucoWatch has 209 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlucoWatch ships an update every 10 days, ShuggaShugga weekly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GlucoWatch versus ShuggaShugga: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlucoWatchShuggaShugga
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (209 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings209 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB116 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDenis Labastehiroshi howell

Customer experience

GlucoWatch

All ratings209 ratings
Positive64.1%
Neutral6.2%
Negative29.7%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative21.8%

ShuggaShugga

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

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
None

ShuggaShugga

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GlucoWatch free?
GlucoWatch 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, GlucoWatch or ShuggaShugga?
ShuggaShugga is rated higher. GlucoWatch averages 3.6 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while ShuggaShugga averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do GlucoWatch or ShuggaShugga have ads?
Neither GlucoWatch nor ShuggaShugga shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GlucoWatch or ShuggaShugga?
GlucoWatch ships an update every 10 days, and ShuggaShugga weekly. Most recently, GlucoWatch was updated on November 7, 2026 and ShuggaShugga on November 7, 2026.

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