# Gmate® SMART vs Glucomate

The clearest difference is rating: Glucomate at 4.3 against Gmate® SMART's 3.0. Glucomate also leads on ratings volume (161 vs 2). Gmate® SMART's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glucomate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Gmate® SMART asks for nothing beyond the download.

Glucomate holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glucomate has 161 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 36% and 37% positive.

Gmate® SMART ships an update monthly, Glucomate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gmate® SMART | Glucomate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmate-smart/id441891951/reviews) | **[4.3 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glucomate-blood-sugar-tracker/id1574243765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **161** |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | **36.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GB Lifecare Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441891954) | [Harbour City Software Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/548893440) |

## What reviewers say

### Gmate® SMART

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmate-smart/id441891951)

This application assists individuals with diabetes in monitoring their blood glucose levels. It displays results from a connected testing device and allows users to email test data. The app also provides historical data visualization through charts.

**Highlights:** Blood glucose measurement, Display test results, Email test results with memo, View past test results, Diagram charts of glucose trends, HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Glucomate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glucomate-blood-sugar-tracker/id1574243765)

Log and visualize your blood glucose levels with elegant summaries and detailed charts. Integrate with HealthKit for seamless data import from monitoring devices. Review trends, compare with sleep and workouts, and gain insights into your health.

**Highlights:** Blood glucose logging, HealthKit integration, Interactive widgets, Apple Watch complications, Daily summaries, Sleep and workout comparisons, Customizable charts

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime unlock | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good, no ads
- 👍 Very helpful for diabetes people
- 👍 App is super
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Very nice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Doesn't look like paper version
- 👎 Cannot log readings without subscription
- 👎 App does nothing you can't do yourself
- 👎 Not indicated how to use
- 👎 Cannot scroll week view

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log readings without paying
- App doesn't provide clear instructions
- Watch complication is time delayed
- Cannot get it to check
- Lock Screen widgets and Apple Watch complications not provided

**Requested features**

- FAQ available
- Adjustable polling frequency
- Reminder system
- Graph instead of dots
- Record blood pressure


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gmate® SMART free?

Gmate® SMART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Glucomate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gmate® SMART or Glucomate?

Glucomate is rated higher. Gmate® SMART averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Glucomate averages 4.3 from 161 ratings.

### Do Gmate® SMART or Glucomate have ads?

Neither Gmate® SMART nor Glucomate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gmate® SMART or Glucomate?

Gmate® SMART ships an update monthly, and Glucomate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gmate® SMART was updated on October 25, 2026 and Glucomate on October 23, 2026.

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