Comparison

Malama vs GDM Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Malama

Easily track blood sugar levels by syncing with a Bluetooth glucose meter or manually logging. Integrate health and fitness data, tag meals with photos and notes, and receive AI-powered insights into food triggers for high glucose. Connect with specialized prenatal nutritionists.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth glucose meter sync
  • Manual glucose logging
  • HealthKit integration
  • Meal tagging with photos and notes
  • AI-powered food trigger identification
  • Connect with prenatal nutritionists
Features
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Malama helps women manage gestational diabetes during pregnancy and continue wellness support postpartum. Using Malama’s app, you can sync with a Bluetooth glucose meter to automatically pull in blood sugar and glucose levels. You can also manually log your glucose levels if your meter is not yet supported. Malama can integrate health and fitness data from the Health app using HealthKit and display your trends in a useful, easy-to-understand way. After logging glucose levels, you can add meal tags, photos, carb notes, and other details to share with your care team. Malama also offers powerful analytics using AI to help identify foods and meals that may trigger high blood glucose levels. With our postpartum wellness program, Malama supports healthy routines after pregnancy, including ongoing food insights, glucose awareness, and lifestyle support. We also offer connections to a network of prenatal nutritionists who specialize in gestational diabetes, pregnancy nutrition, and other prenatal conditions. Disclaimer: This app is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions.

About

GDM Tracker

Features
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GDTracker makes gestational diabetes logging fast and low-stress. Log fasting and 2-hour post-meal readings, start a timer when you take your first bite, see clear trends with targets, and export a clean CSV for your care team. • Purpose-built for gestational diabetes Track fasting, post-breakfast, post-lunch, and post-dinner values. Color cues help you spot readings above your targets. • First-bite timer Tap once to start a 2-hour timer at mealtime. Optional repeat-until-logged nudges (you’re always in control). • Insightful stats View 7/14/30-day windows (or a custom range), see averages, min/max, days-in-range, and a trend chart with your target line. • Easy sharing Export a CSV you can email or upload per your clinic’s instructions. Import from CSV if you’re moving from another app or a spreadsheet. • Private by design Your data stays on your device by default. iCloud sync is optional. We don’t run ads or sell data. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER GDTracker is a self-tracking tool and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow your clinician’s guidance. For emergencies, call your local emergency number.

Screenshots

Malama4 screens
GDM Tracker2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GDM Tracker at none against Malama's 3. GDM Tracker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Malama's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Malama sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. GDM Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Malama ships an update monthly, GDM Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Malama versus GDM Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalamaGDM Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (236 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings236 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMALAMA HEALTH, INC.Aaron Frederick

Bugs and requests

Malama

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App won't load or becomes unresponsive
  • Data entries fail to save
  • Verification code screen freezes during login
  • White screen prevents adding logs
  • App stuck on analyzing screen
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  • Network error messages blocking access
  • Syncing delays after submitting entries
  • Glucose range settings don't accept all recommended values
  • Fasting log doesn't display correctly for night shift workers

Requested features

14 requests
  • Water intake tracker
  • Fitness and workout logging
  • Integration with MyFitnessPal or similar apps
  • More detailed macro tracking (carbs, fiber, fat, protein breakdown)
  • Support for additional glucose monitors (Freestyle Libre)
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  • Ability to download food and glucose logs as PDF
  • Blood pressure tracking for preeclampsia monitoring
  • Snooze or pause option for meal tips
  • Apple Health integration for workout data
  • Extended graph viewing beyond one week
  • Improved graph visualization and clarity
  • Customizable reminder timing (5 minutes before test)
  • Ability to set ranges below current minimum thresholds
  • Better support for shift workers and non-traditional schedules

GDM Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Malama

One-time3
  • Donation$0.99
  • Donation$4.99
  • Donation$9.99
None

GDM Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Malama free?
Malama is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GDM Tracker free?
GDM Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Malama or GDM Tracker have ads?
Neither Malama nor GDM Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Malama or GDM Tracker?
Malama ships an update monthly, and GDM Tracker weekly. Most recently, Malama was updated on November 7, 2026 and GDM Tracker on October 31, 2026.

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