# mySugr vs Dexcom Clarity

mySugr and Dexcom Clarity both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of mySugr's written reviews are positive against 46% of Dexcom Clarity's. mySugr also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#53 vs unranked). Dexcom Clarity's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mySugr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dexcom Clarity asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for mySugr against 4.6 for Dexcom Clarity. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of mySugr's written reviews are positive against 46% of Dexcom Clarity's.

mySugr ships an update every 2 weeks, Dexcom Clarity every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | mySugr | Dexcom Clarity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysugr-diabetes-tracker-log/id516509211/reviews)** | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dexcom-clarity/id1019225730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 45.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 643 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mySugr GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/516509214) | [DexCom, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457035738) |

## What reviewers say

### mySugr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysugr-diabetes-tracker-log/id516509211)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Medical, #60 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

This app centralizes all your diabetes-related data, including blood sugar readings, medication, and diet. It offers personalized tracking, automatic logging from connected devices, and insightful reports. Advanced features provide real-time glucose monitoring and insulin dose recommendations.

**Highlights:** Personalized Homescreen, Automatic Blood Sugar Logging, Real-time Glucose Values, Insulin Dose Recommendations, PDF & Excel Reports, Blood Glucose Reminders

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| mySugr PRO: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| mySugr PRO: Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient data tracking
- 💡 Helpful features like estimated A1C
- 👍 Integrates with other health apps
- 👍 Motivating and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with some devices
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paid version required for some key features
- 🙄 Annoying monster animation
- 🔍 Confusing or cluttered interface in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with some glucose meters
- Persistent notification bugs
- Crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add bolus calculator for insulin dosing
- Improve data visualization and reporting
- Allow more customization of tracked data and interface
- Integrate with more devices and apps
- Add support for tracking other health metrics (e.g. blood pressure, weight)


### Dexcom Clarity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dexcom-clarity/id1019225730)

This app provides diabetes management insights for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) users. It helps identify glucose patterns and trends over time, aiding in better diabetes control and potentially increasing time in target glucose ranges. Users can track key metrics, share data with healthcare providers, and set personalized goals.

**Highlights:** Glucose pattern and trend analysis, Time in range tracking, Data sharing with healthcare professionals, Setting Time in Range goals, Report viewing, saving, printing, and emailing, Notifications and email alerts

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Provides great insight
- 📊 Helpful reports and data
- 💯 Life-changing device
- 🔍 Detailed glucose tracking
- 🤝 Integrates with healthcare providers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Login problems
- 📉 Unreliable sensor readings
- 🚫 Doesn't work internationally
- 📱 Poor iPad support

**Reported bugs**

- Reports not updating
- Clarity app crashing
- Sensor calibration issues
- Data not syncing between apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to add personal notes
- Customizable report formatting
- More detailed data export options
- Ability to adjust graph scales
- Display daily high/low/average glucose


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mySugr free?

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

### Is Dexcom Clarity free?

Dexcom Clarity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, mySugr or Dexcom Clarity?

mySugr is rated higher. mySugr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Dexcom Clarity averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do mySugr or Dexcom Clarity have ads?

Neither mySugr nor Dexcom Clarity shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mySugr or Dexcom Clarity?

mySugr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dexcom Clarity every 3 months. Most recently, mySugr was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dexcom Clarity on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*