# Stelo by Dexcom vs Sugar Sidekicks

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stelo by Dexcom | Sugar Sidekicks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (677 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stelo-by-dexcom/id6475610406/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sugar-sidekicks/id6755508268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **677** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 311 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DexCom, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457035738) | [Jorge Aguilar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676118811) |

## What reviewers say

### Stelo by Dexcom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stelo-by-dexcom/id6475610406)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy sensor setup
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 🔍 Helpful for understanding glucose trends
- 💡 Integrates with Apple Health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sensor accuracy issues
- 🔍 Limited data history and analysis
- 🤖 Lack of human customer support
- 🔍 Inability to calibrate sensor
- 🔍 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sugar-sidekicks/id6755508268)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


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