Comparison

ECFS 2023 vs GlucoDose

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

Head to head
About

ECFS 2023

Features
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The 46th ECFS Conference provides a forum for the discussion of the best and most recent basic and applied science, to facilitate the translation of the latest knowledge into daily clinical practice. The programme will reflect these priorities and bring together both scientific and clinical teams from around the world. A high-quality programme is planned with internationally recognised key experts in the field delivering plenary and symposia lectures. Among the highlights of the conference, you will find the Meet the Experts sessions giving you the opportunity to discuss a specific topic with experts from the field, Symposium 17 "Master Class in Clinical CF – Great Cases" as well as the Workshop 15 "Late Breaking Science".

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GlucoDose

Features
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GlucoDose is a simple, focused companion for people managing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Log your glucose readings, calculate insulin doses for meals and corrections, and see your trends at a glance - all in one app built around real daily routines. KEY FEATURES • Dose Calculator: Enter your current blood glucose and the carbs you're about to eat, and GlucoDose calculates your suggested insulin dose using your personal carb ratio and correction factor. Supports meal doses, meal + correction, correction-only, and low blood sugar (hypo) treatment. • Searchable Food Database: Look up common foods and their carb counts, or add your own custom foods, to build accurate meal totals fast. • Daily Tracking: Log glucose readings, meals, and doses with one tap from the Home screen. See your active insulin and carbs on board at a glance. • Trends & Time in Range: The Overview screen shows your 24-hour glucose trend, daily time-in-range breakdown, and streaks to help you stay consistent. • Full History: Every reading, meal, and dose you log is saved and searchable, with filters for meals, doses, and glucose readings. • PDF Reports for Your Doctor: Export a clean, detailed PDF summary of your glucose and dosing history to share with your care team. GlucoDose does not replace medical advice. Always follow your doctor's guidance for your personal insulin ratios and treatment plan.

Screenshots

ECFS 20233 screens
GlucoDose4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ECFS 2023 at none against GlucoDose's 1. ECFS 2023 also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. GlucoDose sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ECFS 2023 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ECFS 2023 ships an update every 10 days, GlucoDose every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
ECFS 2023 versus GlucoDose: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECFS 2023GlucoDose
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEuropean Cystic Fibrosis Society -EcfsHeba Farid

In-app purchases

None

ECFS 2023

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GlucoDose

One-time1
  • GlucoDose Premium$5.99

Questions

Is ECFS 2023 free?
ECFS 2023 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlucoDose free?
GlucoDose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ECFS 2023 or GlucoDose have ads?
Neither ECFS 2023 nor GlucoDose shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ECFS 2023 or GlucoDose?
ECFS 2023 ships an update every 10 days, and GlucoDose every 3 weeks. Most recently, ECFS 2023 was updated on October 12, 2026 and GlucoDose on October 25, 2026.

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