GlucoWatch vs Murmur
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.
Murmur
This app generates calming nature sounds and guided breathing exercises to help you relax and focus. It features customizable sound mixes, a pulsing breathing circle, and a draggable timer for personalized sessions. Track your progress with daily stats and enjoy an ad-free, offline experience.
- Live generated nature sounds
- Customizable sound mixing
- Pulsing breathing circle
- Draggable timer dial
- Personalized presets
- Offline functionality
- Sleep and focus statistics
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Murmur is an app that slows down with you. Sounds generated live. A breathing circle that pulses with your rhythm. A draggable timer dial. A quiet record of every night you've been here. [Six companions] Discover · time-aware recommendations Morning, afternoon, evening, late night. Each has its own mood. One tap to the quiet that fits this hour. Sounds · 28 live textures Rain, ocean, wind, fireplace, café, crickets, birds. Layer any of them, tune each volume in place. A live mix strip at the top keeps you anchored to what's actually playing. Breath · six rhythms 4-7-8, Box, Calm, Energize, Deep, Coherent. A three-layer circle pulses to your chosen pace. Background sound is an opt-in toggle, never a surprise. Timer · 1 to 120 minutes Drag the dial to set. The center shows the exact stop time. Sound fades gently over your last minutes. Presets · 17 curated + your own Cozy Night, Ocean Calm, Deep Focus, Meditation, Rainy Café, Thunderstorm. Save your own mix into "My Presets" in one tap. Stats · the journey Streak, today's minutes, a 30-day heatmap, top sounds. Nothing leaves your phone. [Three promises] · Zero network: no account, no sync, no analytics. Works in airplane mode. · Zero files: every sound is synthesized by code. The app is under 5 MB. · Zero ads: no tracking, no IAP, no "premium tier." [What's new in v2] · Stats gets a dedicated tab, not hidden in a corner · Sounds: live mix strip + 2-column big cards with inline volume · Timer: draggable dial, live "Stops at 22:11" countdown · Breathing: a "Background sound" toggle (consent by default) · Presets: each card embeds its own waveform signature · Floating mini-player stays visible across every tab [Built solo] Murmur is maintained by one indie developer. Every
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Murmur at 5.0 against GlucoWatch's 3.6. Murmur also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). GlucoWatch's advantage is ratings volume (207 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Murmur asks for nothing beyond the download.
Murmur holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlucoWatch has 207 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
GlucoWatch ships an update every 10 days, Murmur every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GlucoWatch | Murmur |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (207 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 207 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Denis Labaste | 颜颜 朱 |
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
Murmur
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
Murmur
No in-app purchases
