DiaTimer vs Glucose Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
DiaTimer
This app assists individuals with diabetes in managing insulin administration and meal planning. It calculates carbohydrate values for inputted foods and determines the necessary "Spray-eat distance" based on blood sugar levels, initiating a timer for meal consumption. Users can add custom foods and unlock more personalized entries with a premium subscription.
- Carbohydrate calculation for meals
- Blood sugar to meal timer calculation
- Custom food entry registration
- Personalized food entries (premium)
- Insulin administration assistance
- Meal planning support
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The DiaTimer app serves as your daily companion for insulin administration and meal planning. Simply input the foods along with their respective weights, and the app will automatically calculate the carbohydrate value. Enter your current blood sugar level to determine the necessary Spray-eat distance (SED), and the timer will initiate automatically. Once the timer expires, you can savor your meal. Register to include your own foods and seamlessly integrate them into the app. Unlock additional features with a premium subscription, allowing you to create and utilize up to 100 personalized food entries within the application Important Note: DiaTimer is designed for individuals living with diabetes. It does not substitute active diabetes therapy, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment; rather, it functions as a helpful tool for inputting and calculating daily meals and injection-to-eating intervals. You are responsible for your actions. Always consult your doctor before implementing any medical measures. We disclaim any liability for damages, including consequential damages, resulting from the use of this information. Please take a moment to review the terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Kindly familiarize yourself with the data privacy policy: https://androdevs.de/diatimer-privacy-policy
Glucose Timer
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Forget to check your blood sugar two hours after meals? Find other tracking apps too complicated? "Glucose Timer" is designed for individuals seeking efficiency and simplicity in managing their blood sugar. We've removed all unnecessary complexities, making blood sugar tracking effortless. Core Features: Ultimate Simplicity 1. One-Tap Meal Start:Tap the large "Start Meal" button, and the timer begins instantly. 2. Smart Meal Type Detection: No need to manually select breakfast, lunch, or dinner; the app automatically categorizes your meal based on the current time. 3. Timely Reminders: Automatically receive push notifications two hours (customizable) after your meal, with support for long-pressing the notification to record directly, without even opening the app. 4. Home Screen Widget: See the countdown directly on your home screen, always keeping track of the remaining time. Visual Health Management 1. Traffic Light Calendar: Instantly identify days with high or on-target blood sugar readings through intuitive red, green, and gray indicators. 2. Comprehensive History: Tap on any date in the calendar to view detailed meal and glucose records for easy discussion with your doctor. Simplify your glucose management. Download "Glucose Timer" now and cultivate healthy monitoring habits!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glucose Timer at none against DiaTimer's 2. Glucose Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). DiaTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. DiaTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Glucose Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
DiaTimer ships an update every 6 days, Glucose Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DiaTimer | Glucose Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Gerk | Weichen Cheng |
In-app purchases
DiaTimer
- DiaTimer Premium (monthly)$0.491 Month
- DiaTimer Premium (yearly)$4.991 Year
Glucose Timer
No in-app purchases
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