Comparison

SiDiary vs BETACHEK

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

Head to head
About

SiDiary

This app helps manage diabetes by logging blood glucose, blood pressure, medication, and carbohydrate intake. It offers data entry, statistical graphics, trend analysis, and synchronization with a desktop version.

Highlights
  • Blood glucose logging
  • Blood pressure tracking
  • Medication and carbohydrate entry
  • Statistical graphics and trend analysis
  • Data synchronization with desktop
  • Support for various glucose meters
  • Customizable data types and units
Features
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With 'SiDiary iPhone' you are able to keep your diabetes logbook (blood glucose levels, blood pressure, medication, carbohydrates, etc.) without the slightest effort as you are already used to from the pc-version of SiDiary 6. 'SiDiary iPhone' provides you also with: - easiest entry of all data with the numeric keypad - all data can be tracked with a scrollable input mask - clearly arranged display of your daily data in SiDiary's typical style - the ability to read data from different meters: AktivMed GlucoChek Gold, Beurer AS87, AS97, BC57, BM57, BM77, BM85, BF600, BF700, BF710, BF800, BF850, GS485, GL50 Evo BLE, GL49, Cignus Profi Line BLE, Fora Diamond Mini, Diamond Mini BLE, Fora 6Connect, Wellion GALILEO GLU/KET BTE, Wellion LEONARDO GLU/KET BTE, Wellion NEWTON GDH-FAD BTE - lots of statistic-graphics (pie chart, line graph, modal day and detailed statistic) - trend analysis (how was the progress of your therapy in the last days/weeks/months?) - fast synchronization of your data with 'SDiary Online', from where you are able to print your data stand-alone from your operating system or synchronize the data with your desktop computer version of SiDiary - user defined data types, which you have defined in your pc-version can also be used on the iPhone after a synchronization with 'SiDiary Online' - you can adjust the language settings to German, English, etc. - blood glucose values can be entered in mg/dl or mmol/l - body weight can be entered in kg or lbs - carbohydrates can be entered in gram or any other exchange unit (such as BE/KE, etc.) - date format dd.mm or mm-dd - time format 24h or am/pm - data rows that you don't want to use can be hided You can use 'SiDiary iPhone' stand-alone, but this version can also enhance the pc-version - e.g. you can download readings from your blood glucose meter, insulin pump, blood pressure meter or pedometer with your pc-version and enter additional data on the way in your iPhone version. After synchronizing both the desktop computer and your iPhone with 'SiDiary Online' all of your data will be merged into one logbook. Since synchronization with 'SiDiary Online' will be started manually - you always have the full control of possible costs for your online connection.

About

BETACHEK

This app automatically uploads blood glucose test results from a compatible meter. It then graphs and analyzes your data, providing key statistics and trends. You can add descriptions to results and export reports as PDFs to share with healthcare professionals.

Highlights
  • Automatic test result upload
  • Graphs and analyzes glucose data
  • Calculates averages, highs, and lows
  • Tracks readings within/above/below target range
  • Add descriptions and icons to results
  • Exportable PDF reports
  • Logbook of all results
Features
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The Betachek Diabetes Management App automatically uploads test results from your Betachek C50 meter and then graphs and analyses them: - Average number of tests per day (all, before meals, after meals) - Average test value (all, before meals, after meals) - Lowest reading (all, before meals, after meals) - Highest reading (all, before meals, after meals) - Std Deviation - Above target range (all, before meals, after meals) - Within target range (all, before meals, after meals) - Below target range (all, before meals, after meals) - Below range % - Add descriptions to any result or attach an icon. - Export reports as a PDF file: Exporting a glucose report allows you to share information with your healthcare professional and others to get the support needed to better manage your diabetes. The glucose report includes key summaries, trend graphs and statistics for the last 7, 14, 30 or 90 days (filter). A logbook of all results with time, date and descriptions enables you to analyse information in other programs such as Microsoft Excel.

Screenshots

SiDiary4 screens
BETACHEK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BETACHEK at every 11 days against SiDiary's every 4 months. SiDiary's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SiDiary ships an update every 4 months, BETACHEK every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SiDiary versus BETACHEK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSiDiaryBETACHEK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSinovo Ltd. & Co. KGNational Diagnostic Products

Customer experience

SiDiary

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral15.6%
Negative28.1%

BETACHEK

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

SiDiary

No in-app purchases

None

BETACHEK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SiDiary free?
SiDiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BETACHEK free?
BETACHEK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SiDiary or BETACHEK have ads?
Neither SiDiary nor BETACHEK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SiDiary or BETACHEK?
SiDiary ships an update every 4 months, and BETACHEK every 11 days. Most recently, SiDiary was updated on October 22, 2026 and BETACHEK on October 6, 2026.

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