SiDiary vs iFORA Diabetes Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
iFORA Diabetes Manager
This app helps manage diabetes by tracking blood glucose levels, medication, and lifestyle factors. It provides visual data analysis, trend graphs, and allows sharing information with healthcare providers.
- Blood glucose tracking with color-coded results
- Data visualization with trend graphs and pie charts
- Logbook for weekly glucose management overview
- Diary to track insulin, medication, food, and activities
- Data export to Fora TeleHealth solution
- Integration with Apple HealthKit
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iFORA - Diabetes Manager app designed to make busy lives easier to manage. iFORA comes with advanced mobile technology, sleek interface design, detailed and yet careful data management tools to assist you in better diabetes management. The easy-to-use tools can help you better understand how your blood glucose level interlinks with a positive self-monitoring process through recording, tracking, seeing your diabetes information in statistic trend graphs, target pie charts and exporting data to Fora TeleHealth solution to share with your doctor. See your glucose variations over the period of 7-14-30 days. With a target goal you can determine how well you have managed over the period of time and seek advises from your doctor. With an extensive FAQ database, you can learn more about the medication that you are taking and how a good diabetes management can be achieve by healthy eating, regular exercise routine and through lifestyle choices. Post your screen images on Facebook and by email or share your information with your doctor instantly through ForaCare's advanced TeleHealth solution software. The app works smoothly with the Diamond Mini and Diamond Voice via Bluetooth connection and iDiamond Blood Glucose Monitoring System to directly connect to an iPhone® or iPod touch®. Features of the software include: DATA RECORD Note down your activities with each measurement. Blood glucose results are color coded, with Red for too high, Green for Normal and Yellow for too low. RECORD LIST See your results sorted by time. LOGBOOK Blood glucose management at a glance! Data is displayed in a weekly format, for AC, PC, night and sleep, with the color coding system making it much easier to see the usual ups and downs of blood glucose level during the week. TREND GRAPH Data is organized into an interactive trend chart, where you will be able to connect the dots of 4 different measurement modes to see how the blood glucose level have gone up and down at different times of the day. STANDARD DAY Understand your weekly lifestyle! See the glucose readings overlaying on one single graph, in past 7, 14 and 30days. Identify activities that lead to extreme glucose levels. DIARY See instantly how insulin dosage, medication, activities and food intake impact your blood glucose levels. The graphs are displayed in a scale of 24-hour period, from midnight to midnight. iFORA Diabetes Manager is also integrated with Apple HealthKit. When data is imported from ForaCare medical devices, all these readings will be synchronized to HealthKit at the same time, which provides more flexibility to user. Please note: This application is information recording and self-monitoring tool only and is not intended to diagnose, prevent or recommend treatment for any disease or illness. Consult your doctor for informed medical advice about your health and more. Please use iFORA app with ForaCare medical devices that have FDA/CE clearance in the area like the US and EU.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SiDiary at 4.4 against iFORA Diabetes Manager's 4.0. SiDiary also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SiDiary holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 56% positive.
SiDiary ships an update every 4 months, iFORA Diabetes Manager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SiDiary | iFORA Diabetes Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews — better | 55.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sinovo Ltd. & Co. KG | ForaCare, Inc. |
Customer experience
SiDiary
iFORA Diabetes Manager
In-app purchases
SiDiary
No in-app purchases
iFORA Diabetes Manager
No in-app purchases
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