Comparison

SiDiary vs DiabetesPal

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

DiabetesPal

Manage your diabetes effectively with this comprehensive health tracking and analysis tool. Log blood glucose, insulin, medications, and more, with powerful visualizations and reports. Integrates with Apple Health and compatible devices for seamless data management.

Highlights
  • Blood glucose tracking
  • Insulin and medication logging
  • Ketone and HbA1c monitoring
  • Weight and height tracking
  • Carbohydrate intake logging
  • Physical activity tracking
  • Blood pressure and pulse monitoring
  • Data analysis and visualizations
  • Apple Health integration
  • Device data import
Features
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DiabetesPal - Comprehensive Diabetes Management for iPhone Take control of your diabetes with DiabetesPal, the iPhone app for tracking, syncing, and understanding your health data throughout the day. Seamlessly sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac to get the full picture of your condition wherever you are. Complete Health Tracking: • Blood glucose readings • Insulin dosages (bolus and basal) • Medications and supplements • Ketone levels • HbA1c results • Weight and height • Carbohydrate intake • Physical activity duration • Blood pressure and pulse Powerful Analysis Tools: • Easy-to-read daily diary showing glucose and insulin data at a glance • Visual graphs for glucose, insulin, HbA1c, and blood pressure • Blood sugar patterns by time of day • Standard Day/Week comparisons to identify trends • Printable reports ready to share with your healthcare team Apple Health Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Apple Health to keep all your health data in one place. Import data directly from compatible devices: • Bluetooth LE compatible meters • FORA DiamondMini • More devices supported via companion Mac app Seamless Syncing: Keep your data synchronized across iPad, iPhone, and Mac using iCloud, Dropbox, or WebDAV (requires subscription). Never Run Out: Track your insulin and supply inventory so you're never caught unprepared. Flexible & International: Configure units to match your preference (mmol/L, mg/dL, %). All existing data automatically converts when you change settings. Pricing: Free: Up to 100 entries (local storage only) Monthly or yearly subscription for syncing across devices and more than 100 entries. Please note that different platforms (Mac, iPhone, iPad) require a separate subscription. Complete Ecosystem DiabetesPal works seamlessly across your Apple devices. Use the iPad app for comfortable home tracking, the iPhone app for on-the-go logging, and the Mac app for in-depth analysis and device imports. DISCLAIMER: The use of DiabetesPal does not replace consultation with a healthcare professional or other medical advice and is undertaken exclusively at the User's own risk. This applies in particular to data provided and/or imported from external devices, such as blood glucose meters, and any use of the data provided as part of DiabetesPal by the User including blood glucose results, calculations, and any recommendations. The User explicitly acknowledges that such data may be defective and the developers of DiabetesPal accept no responsibility for it being correct. The User has to ensure, that external measuring devices comply to the medical standards in their respective country. For US the devices have to be approved by the FDA, in Europe the devices need to be marked with the CE sign to be compliant with the regulatory requirements for medical devices. The User explicitly acknowledges that we accept no responsibility for using the application with non compliant devices. Terms of Use see: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SiDiary4 screens
DiabetesPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SiDiary at none against DiabetesPal's 4. SiDiary also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). DiabetesPal's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads 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. DiabetesPal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SiDiary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DiabetesPal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DiabetesPal has 2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of SiDiary's written reviews are positive against 74% of DiabetesPal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SiDiary ships an update every 4 months, DiabetesPal monthly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SiDiary versus DiabetesPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSiDiaryDiabetesPal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)4.6 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews73.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSinovo Ltd. & Co. KGPascal Freiburghaus

Customer experience

SiDiary

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

DiabetesPal

All ratings1,958 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative19.5%

Bugs and requests

SiDiary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DiabetesPal

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Duplicate or triplicate data entries
  • Incorrect A1C and average glucose estimates
  • Syncing and connectivity problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • More flexible data entry and editing
  • Expanded data tracking (e.g., oxygen levels, physical activity)
  • Integration with other health apps and devices
  • Detailed tutorial or user guide

In-app purchases

None

SiDiary

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

DiabetesPal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Cloud Sync$3.99
  • Standard License$5.99

Questions

Is SiDiary free?
SiDiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DiabetesPal free?
DiabetesPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SiDiary or DiabetesPal?
DiabetesPal is rated higher. SiDiary averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while DiabetesPal averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.
Do SiDiary or DiabetesPal have ads?
Neither SiDiary nor DiabetesPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SiDiary or DiabetesPal?
SiDiary ships an update every 4 months, and DiabetesPal monthly. Most recently, SiDiary was updated on October 22, 2026 and DiabetesPal on October 22, 2026.

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