Comparison

GlucoWatch vs GlucoseWatch

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 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
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

GlucoseWatch

Monitor your blood sugar levels directly on your Apple Watch. Quickly view current values and trends, with optional integration into Apple Health for a comprehensive health overview. Your data is securely stored locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Blood sugar value tracking on Apple Watch
  • Current value and trend visualization
  • Watch face complications for quick access
  • Optional Apple Health integration
  • Secure local data storage
  • Discreet monitoring
Features
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GlucoseWatch: Your Blood Sugar Values – Always on Your Wrist. With GlucoseWatch, you can view your glucose values quickly and discreetly on your Apple Watch. Designed specifically for Apple Watch, the app retrieves readings from your LibreLinkUp account and presents them at a glance. Your values at a glance: See your current glucose value and trend directly in the app. For a quick overview, you can also add a complication to your watch face. Complications do not update continuously. Open the app or tap the complication to retrieve the latest reading. Optional Apple Health integration: If you choose, you can sync your glucose values with Apple Health and view them alongside your other health data. Privacy comes first. Your glucose readings are not stored on our servers. Your LibreLinkUp credentials are stored in the Apple Watch Keychain and can be entered directly on your Watch. (For easier setup, you can optionally use QR login: your browser encrypts the credentials for your Watch before an encrypted package is stored briefly on our transfer server. Glucose readings are not sent through this server.) Important note: GlucoseWatch is intended to display glucose readings and does not replace medical advice or treatment. Always consult a medical professional about health-related questions. For more information and legal notices, visit glucosewatch.chadly.de. Questions or issues? Contact us at glucosewatch@chadly.de. P.S. Have you seen our app for Mac? Search for “GlucoseDesk” on the Mac App Store.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GlucoWatch at Free against GlucoseWatch's $3.99. GlucoWatch also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (206 vs 2). GlucoseWatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On 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

GlucoWatch is free to download; GlucoseWatch costs $3.99 up front. GlucoWatch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. GlucoseWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GlucoWatch holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlucoWatch has 206 ratings behind it against 2, 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 53% of GlucoseWatch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlucoWatch ships an update every 10 days, GlucoseWatch fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GlucoWatch versus GlucoseWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlucoWatchGlucoseWatch
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.6 (206 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews — better52.9% of reviews
Number of ratings206 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenis LabasteChadly Marouane

Customer experience

GlucoWatch

All ratings206 ratings
Positive64.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative21.8%

GlucoseWatch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral11.8%
Negative35.3%

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

GlucoseWatch

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

GlucoseWatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GlucoWatch free?
GlucoWatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GlucoseWatch free?
GlucoseWatch costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GlucoWatch or GlucoseWatch?
GlucoWatch is rated higher. GlucoWatch averages 3.6 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while GlucoseWatch averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do GlucoWatch or GlucoseWatch have ads?
Neither GlucoWatch nor GlucoseWatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GlucoWatch or GlucoseWatch?
GlucoWatch ships an update every 10 days, and GlucoseWatch fortnightly. Most recently, GlucoWatch was updated on October 15, 2026 and GlucoseWatch on October 17, 2026.

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