Comparison

BlueLoop vs Sugarmate by Tandem

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

Head to head
About

BlueLoop

This app facilitates real-time logging and sharing of diabetes information between children, caregivers, and healthcare providers. It offers an insulin calculator for consistent dosing and detailed reports for clinicians, providing peace of mind and improving care coordination.

Highlights
  • Real-time diabetes data logging
  • Share information via email/text
  • Online clinician portal
  • Insulin calculator
  • Dosing consistency
  • Clinical outcome reports
Features
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BlueLoop® is the one and only tool that allows kids and their caregivers to log and share diabetes information - both online and with the app – real time, via instant e-mail and text message, giving peace of mind to parents, more class time for students, and fewer phone calls and paper logs for school nurses. Online, parents can share real-time BG logs with their clinicians, who can see logs (in the format THEY prefer), current dosages, and reports, all in one place. Our insulin calculator provides accurate and consistent dosing information between multiple caregivers both at home and at school. This precise dosing and documentation will aid providers in insulin dose adjustments to improve clinical outcomes. About the MyCareConnect Foundation: We are a non-profit, run by parents of a child with type 1 diabetes. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. We’re just a phone call or email away! (302) 4 Our Kids (302-468-7543) or support@mycareconnect.com. "We engage families and their children when they are first diagnosed, at the most critical point in their journey with diabetes. And we equip them with the tools, peer support and education that is so important for families as they juggle coordinating care at home and at school" – Pam Henry, Founder and mom of a child with Type 1 Diabetes.

About

Sugarmate by Tandem

This app helps individuals manage diabetes by providing tools to maximize continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data. It offers enhanced visualizations, a digital diary for logging trends, and customizable alerts. Data can also be shared with loved ones.

Highlights
  • Enhanced CGM data visualization
  • Digital diary for logging trends
  • Customizable tools for alerts
  • Data sharing with loved ones
Features
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Sugarmate by Tandem helps reduce the guesswork that often accompanies diabetes management by giving you the tools you need to get the most out of your CGM data. Whether you are living with type 1 diabetes or are a caregiver, you can use the innovative features on the app to tailor your data experience. With Sugarmate by Tandem you get: • enhanced CGM data visualization • a digital diary for hassle-free logging so you can track your trends • customizable tools to help you stay in the know • the freedom to share your data with those close to you Contact our support team at support@sugarmate.io with any comments, questions, or concerns. © 2025 Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. All rights reserved. Tandem Diabetes Care, Tandem logos, and Sugarmate are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Apple Health is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. All third-party marks are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

BlueLoop3 screens
Sugarmate by Tandem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sugarmate by Tandem at 4.7 against BlueLoop's 4.0. Sugarmate by Tandem also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 24). BlueLoop's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (65% vs 51%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sugarmate by Tandem holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sugarmate by Tandem has 15K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of BlueLoop's written reviews are positive against 51% of Sugarmate by Tandem's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueLoop ships an update every 9 days, Sugarmate by Tandem every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BlueLoop versus Sugarmate by Tandem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueLoopSugarmate by Tandem
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (24 ratings)4.7 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews — better51.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2415K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChildren's Hospital of Wisconsin, Inc.Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.

Customer experience

BlueLoop

All ratings22 ratings
Positive68.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral11.8%
Negative23.5%

Sugarmate by Tandem

All ratings14,722 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews422 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative40.3%

Bugs and requests

BlueLoop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sugarmate by Tandem

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to change time ranges for data insights
  • Inconsistent display of carb and insulin data
  • Unexpected app logout and login issues
  • Unreliable Apple Watch connectivity and syncing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable high blood sugar alerts
  • Ability to add custom foods and medications
  • More flexible graph and data visualization options
  • Enhanced Apple Watch app and complications
  • Support for additional CGM devices (Libre, etc.)

In-app purchases

None

BlueLoop

No in-app purchases

None

Sugarmate by Tandem

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlueLoop free?
BlueLoop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sugarmate by Tandem free?
Sugarmate by Tandem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BlueLoop or Sugarmate by Tandem?
Sugarmate by Tandem is rated higher. BlueLoop averages 4.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Sugarmate by Tandem averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.
Do BlueLoop or Sugarmate by Tandem have ads?
Neither BlueLoop nor Sugarmate by Tandem shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlueLoop or Sugarmate by Tandem?
BlueLoop ships an update every 9 days, and Sugarmate by Tandem every 6 weeks. Most recently, BlueLoop was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sugarmate by Tandem on November 6, 2026.

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