# GlucoWatch vs Murmur

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 (208 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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 208 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 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GlucoWatch | Murmur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glucowatch/id1609222678/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murmur-sleep-and-focus/id6762581425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denis Labaste](https://appshunter.io/developer/955405024) | [颜颜 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894746794) |

## What reviewers say

### GlucoWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glucowatch/id1609222678)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sympathetic donation | $4.00 | one-time |
| Generous donation | $9.00 | one-time |
| Incredible donation | $18.00 | one-time |
| Legendary donation | $45.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Watch
- 👍 Convenient blood glucose monitoring
- 🤩 Helpful for managing diabetes
- 🙌 Reliable and accurate readings
- 💻 Easy to set up and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- ⏱️ Delayed updates on watch face
- 🔍 Difficulty finding app on watch
- 🔧 Needs better instructions/support

**Reported bugs**

- App not showing up on watch
- Disconnection issues after updates
- Apple Health sync not working

**Requested features**

- Automatic Apple Health sync
- Customizable alert thresholds
- Larger font size on watch face
- Direct sensor reading without phone


### Murmur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murmur-sleep-and-focus/id6762581425)

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.

**Highlights:** Live generated nature sounds, Customizable sound mixing, Pulsing breathing circle, Draggable timer dial, Personalized presets, Offline functionality, Sleep and focus statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GlucoWatch free?

GlucoWatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Murmur free?

Murmur is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GlucoWatch or Murmur?

Murmur is rated higher. GlucoWatch averages 3.6 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Murmur averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GlucoWatch or Murmur have ads?

Neither GlucoWatch nor Murmur shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GlucoWatch or Murmur?

GlucoWatch ships an update every 10 days, and Murmur every 8 days. Most recently, GlucoWatch was updated on October 30, 2026 and Murmur on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*