# DietSensor Diabetes vs Carb Pilot

DietSensor Diabetes and Carb Pilot both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Carb Pilot's written reviews are positive against 67% of DietSensor Diabetes's. DietSensor Diabetes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DietSensor Diabetes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Carb Pilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for DietSensor Diabetes against 4.5 for Carb Pilot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of DietSensor Diabetes's written reviews are positive against 83% of Carb Pilot's.

DietSensor Diabetes ships an update every 5 weeks, Carb Pilot every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DietSensor Diabetes | Carb Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dietsensor-diabetes/id1642761176/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carb-pilot/id6448928903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 397 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DietSensor, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101290387) | [Dana Lewis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683991711) |

## What reviewers say

### DietSensor Diabetes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dietsensor-diabetes/id1642761176)

This app helps manage diabetes by calculating the glycemic load of meals and suggesting food combinations to lower blood sugar spikes. It supports weight loss and reduced insulin resistance through personalized nutrition and activity tracking.

**Highlights:** Calculate meal glycemic load, Suggest food combinations, Lower blood sugar spikes, Support weight loss, Track activity and steps, Personalized nutrition programs

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 year Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Month | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 month | $39.99 | per month |
| 1 year Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 year Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium 3 months | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium 3 Months | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium 1 year | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |


### Carb Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carb-pilot/id6448928903)

Estimate carbohydrate and macronutrient counts for meals using natural language input.  Quickly log food, track nutritional data, and export to HealthKit.  Features include voice entry, recipe building, and meal sharing.

**Highlights:** AI-powered carb estimation, Natural language meal input, Voice entry option, Track carbs, fat, protein, fiber, calories, HealthKit export, Recipe builder, Meal sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DietSensor Diabetes free?

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

### Is Carb Pilot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DietSensor Diabetes or Carb Pilot?

Carb Pilot is rated higher. DietSensor Diabetes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Carb Pilot averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do DietSensor Diabetes or Carb Pilot have ads?

Neither DietSensor Diabetes nor Carb Pilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DietSensor Diabetes or Carb Pilot?

DietSensor Diabetes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Carb Pilot every 2 months. Most recently, DietSensor Diabetes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Carb Pilot on October 24, 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.*