Comparison

SugarPixel Hub vs Insulin Log

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

Head to head
About

SugarPixel Hub

Configure your dedicated blood glucose pixel clock for BG readings and alerts. Connect to multiple continuous glucose monitors and customize alert levels with audio, vibration, and visual notifications. Select your preferred display and update device firmware over the air.

Highlights
  • Configure multiple SugarPixels
  • Connect to CGM data sources
  • Customize alert levels
  • Select display preferences
  • Over-the-air firmware updates
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Use SugarPixel Hub to configure your SugarPixel dedicated blood glucose pixel clock for BG readings and alerts (sold separately). - Configure multiple SugarPixels from the same app - Add blood glucose data sources for Dexcom, Libre, Nightscout, or Gluroo to follow up to two continuous glucose monitors. - Customize your alert levels with audio, vibration, and visual alerts. - Select your preferred display from the available options - Update your SugarPixel firmware over the air Dosing decisions should not be made based on the SugarPixel hardware. The user should follow instructions on the continuous glucose monitor system. SugarPixel is not intended to replace self-monitoring practices as advised by a physician.

About

Insulin Log

Features
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Insulin Log: Simple & Smart Tracker Manage your diabetes with ease using Insulin Log. Designed for speed and simplicity, our app lets you record your insulin doses and glucose levels in seconds—so you can get back to your life. Key Features: Smart Voice Entry: Just push to talk! Speak your dose and glucose levels, and our on-device speech recognition parses them automatically. No more tedious typing. Complete Logging: Track both Basal (long-acting) and Bolus (rapid-acting) insulin with precision. Glucose Integration: Log your blood sugar levels alongside your doses. Supports both mg/dL and mmol/L. Quick History: Review your recent entries at a glance. Need to make a change? Edit or delete any log with a simple tap. Export & Share: Generate CSV reports of your logs (7-day or 30-day) to share with your doctor or keep for your own records. Privacy Focused: Your voice is processed entirely on your iPhone. Your data stays private and secure. Streamline your daily routine with Insulin Log. Simple. Fast. Private.

Screenshots

SugarPixel Hub4 screens
Insulin Log3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SugarPixel Hub at 15.1 against Insulin Log's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SugarPixel Hub versus Insulin Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSugarPixel HubInsulin Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (109 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCustomTypeOne LLCRachel Chen

Bugs and requests

SugarPixel Hub

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Device no longer connects to the app
  • CGM Log In Error
  • App frequently won't connect to device
  • App loads forever when selecting device
  • App starts acting up for days
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  • Randomly wants to let me log in
  • Latest update broke connectivity
  • App just spins and won't open
  • Unskippable setup video

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add a 'save' or 'connect' button in CGM setup
  • Make the device an alarm clock
  • Increase vibration sensor range
  • Rechargeable battery for smaller footprint
  • Improve app UI and make it more intuitive
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  • Add a button to reset ranges to default
  • Fix the unskippable intro video issue

Insulin Log

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SugarPixel Hub

No in-app purchases

None

Insulin Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SugarPixel Hub free?
SugarPixel Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Insulin Log free?
Insulin Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SugarPixel Hub or Insulin Log have ads?
Neither SugarPixel Hub nor Insulin Log shows ads.

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