Comparison

SiDiary vs GateKeeper by Gate Science

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

GateKeeper by Gate Science

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Gate Science’s RELAY device combines delivery of analgesic solution via injection ports and neuromodulation via an integrated pulse generator to treat acute postoperative pain. The GateKeeper app allows patients and physicians to control the RELAY device. Use of the GateKeeper app is intended for trained physicians and patients only. Disclaimer: All app users should seek professional guidance from a physician or medical professional before using the GateKeeper app and making any medical decisions. Please consult your physician for personalized medical advice. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice or treatment because of something you have read on the GateKeeper app.

Screenshots

SiDiary4 screens
GateKeeper by Gate Science4 screens

Verdict

The call

SiDiary and GateKeeper by Gate Science are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SiDiary versus GateKeeper by Gate Science: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSiDiaryGateKeeper by Gate Science
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSinovo Ltd. & Co. KGGate Science, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

SiDiary

No in-app purchases

None

GateKeeper by Gate Science

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SiDiary free?
SiDiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GateKeeper by Gate Science free?
GateKeeper by Gate Science is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SiDiary or GateKeeper by Gate Science have ads?
Neither SiDiary nor GateKeeper by Gate Science shows ads.

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