Comparison

Stelo by Dexcom vs Sugar Sidekicks

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

Head to head
About

Stelo by Dexcom

Easily track your glucose levels 24/7 without fingersticks or a prescription. Gain personalized insights to understand how diet and exercise impact your health. This app empowers you to build healthier habits and take control of your well-being.

Highlights
  • 24/7 glucose tracking
  • No fingersticks required
  • Personalized health insights
  • Diet and exercise personalization
  • Form healthy habits
  • No prescription needed
Features
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Welcome to the revolution in personalized glucose health. The Stelo by Dexcom Glucose Biosensor finally gives you an easy way to track your glucose and form healthy habits. No fingerpicks. No prescription. Just results. Stelo sets the standard in glucose innovation – delivering 24/7 access to personal glucose insights, empowering you to uncover what works for you. Our smartphone* app, gives you the power to personalize your diet and exercise choices, so healthy habits can become second nature.¹ With Stelo, you can revolutionize the way you track your glucose – giving you everything you need to become a healthier you. Stelo Glucose Biosensor required for Stelo by Dexcom app use – sold separately at www.Stelo.com Stelo is indicated for adults 18+ who don’t use insulin. STELO IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Consult your healthcare provide before making any medication adjustments based on your sensor readings. Do not use if you have problematic hypoglycemia. Failure to use Stelo and its components according to the instructions for use provided and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in your missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence. If your sensor readings are not consistent with your symptoms, a blood glucose meter may be an option as needed and consult your healthcare provider. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including before making any medication adjustments an/or for any medical emergency. *For Stelo app compatibility information, visit stelo.com/compatibility. ¹ Stelo User Guide: MT-1000421

About

Sugar Sidekicks

Effortlessly track your meals by simply taking a photo. This app uses AI to instantly analyze nutritional content, including calories, carbs, protein, fat, and glycemic impact. It offers a user-friendly approach to understanding your food intake without manual logging.

Highlights
  • AI-powered photo meal analysis
  • Instant nutritional breakdown (calories, macros, fiber)
  • Glycemic index and load estimates
  • Nutrition label scanning
  • Daily nutrition goal tracking
  • Smart food correction feature
Features
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Meal tracking made effortless. Snap a photo of your meal and get instant, AI-powered nutritional analysis — carbs, protein, fat, fiber, calories, and glycemic impact, all in seconds. No manual logging, no food databases, no endless questionnaires. Just scan and go. WHY SUGAR SIDEKICKS Most nutrition apps want your life story before you can log a single meal. Sugar Sidekicks asks for one thing: a photo. Track over time if you want to, or just scan and move on. You're in control. PHOTO-BASED ANALYSIS Take a photo of your plate and our AI identifies each food, estimates portions, and calculates detailed nutrition automatically. Drop a coin or standard card next to your plate for an even more accurate portion estimate — but it's never required. GLYCEMIC INSIGHTS, BUILT IN Every analysis includes glycemic index and glycemic load estimates, with Low / Medium / High labels, so you can make informed choices about how a meal may affect blood sugar. EVERYTHING YOU GET • Instant carbs, protein, fat, fiber, and calories • Glycemic index and load estimates for every meal • Nutrition label scanning — point your camera, get structured data • Daily nutrition goals with visual progress • Smart corrections — tap to fix any food and reanalyze, no starting over • Playful themes like Candy Pop, Tropical Burst, and Ocean Breeze FREE TO START Scan up to 2 meals a day on the free plan. Upgrade to Sugar Sidekicks Pro for unlimited AI meal scans, full meal history, every analysis type, and priority support. SUGAR SIDEKICKS PRO — SUBSCRIPTION Pro is an auto-renewing subscription: • Pro Monthly — $6.99 USD per month • Pro Yearly — $49.99 USD per year Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sugarsidekicks.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://sugarsidekicks.com/privacy A NOTE ON ACCURACY Our AI is powerful, but it isn't perfect — and we don't pretend it is. Portion sizes, food identification, and nutritional values are estimates. IMPORTANT — NOT MEDICAL ADVICE Sugar Sidekicks is not a medical device. The nutritional information, glycemic index, and glycemic load values are estimates only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician, registered dietitian, or other qualified healthcare provider before making dietary changes — especially if you have diabetes. Do not use these estimates for insulin dosing or precise dietary management. Made for families managing nutrition with confidence. Snap, analyze, and track — all from your phone.

Screenshots

Stelo by Dexcom4 screens
Sugar Sidekicks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sugar Sidekicks at 5.0 against Stelo by Dexcom's 2.5. Sugar Sidekicks also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Stelo by Dexcom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (677 vs 1). On price, ads 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. Sugar Sidekicks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Stelo by Dexcom asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sugar Sidekicks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stelo by Dexcom has 677 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Stelo by Dexcom versus Sugar Sidekicks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStelo by DexcomSugar Sidekicks
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (677 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings677 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size311 MB47 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDexCom, Inc.Jorge Aguilar

Customer experience

Stelo by Dexcom

All ratings619 ratings
Positive28.9%
Neutral10.7%
Negative60.4%
Written reviews748 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral19.8%
Negative62.2%

Sugar Sidekicks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Stelo by Dexcom

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sensor session ending prematurely
  • Inconsistent data syncing with Apple Health
  • App freezing and crashing issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view and export historical glucose data
  • Option to customize glucose target ranges
  • Integration with more fitness/nutrition apps
  • Improved Apple Watch support with complications
  • Enhanced meal and activity tracking features

Sugar Sidekicks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stelo by Dexcom

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sugar Sidekicks

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Stelo by Dexcom free?
Stelo by Dexcom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sugar Sidekicks free?
Sugar Sidekicks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stelo by Dexcom or Sugar Sidekicks?
Sugar Sidekicks is rated higher. Stelo by Dexcom averages 2.5 out of 5 from 677 ratings, while Sugar Sidekicks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stelo by Dexcom or Sugar Sidekicks have ads?
Neither Stelo by Dexcom nor Sugar Sidekicks shows ads.

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