Stelo by Dexcom vs Rouge Care
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 24/7 glucose tracking
- No fingersticks required
- Personalized health insights
- Diet and exercise personalization
- Form healthy habits
- No prescription needed
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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
Rouge Care
This app provides structured guidance and automated tracking for red light therapy sessions. It helps users achieve their wellness, recovery, or skin health goals with personalized programs and device control.
- Guided red light therapy programs
- Device control (on/off)
- Personalized goal-based sessions
- Automatic session tracking
- Usage pattern analysis for recommendations
- Consistency tracking
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Red light therapy works best when it's done right. And done consistently. The Rouge Care app gives you the structure to make that happen. Built for Rouge Care G4 devices and beyond, the app turns your panel into a guided system tailored to your goals. Control your device from your phone. Turn your Rouge Care panel on and off directly from the app. No friction, no guesswork. Just seamless control when you need it. Programs built around what you want to achieve. Whether it's recovery, skin health, performance, or overall wellness, the app builds structured programs based on your goals. No more random sessions. Every protocol is intentional. Protocols that actually make sense. Each program guides you through optimized sessions. Timing, frequency, progression. All mapped out. You don't need to figure out "how long" or "how often." We already did. Automatic session tracking. Your usage is logged in real time. Clear view of your consistency. Clear view of your progress. No manual tracking. No missed sessions. Smarter recommendations over time. The more you use the app, the better it gets. By analyzing your usage patterns, Rouge Care refines your programs to help you get the most out of every session. Built for consistency and results. Red light therapy isn't a one-time thing. This app keeps you on track with structured guidance and a clear routine so you actually see the results you came for. Designed to match the Rouge Care experience. Clean, minimal, intuitive. Simple where it should be, powerful where it matters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rouge Care at 100% against Stelo by Dexcom's 18%. Rouge Care also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Stelo by Dexcom's advantage is ratings volume (681 vs 2) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rouge Care 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 681 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Stelo by Dexcom's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rouge Care's.
Stelo by Dexcom ships an update every 5 weeks, Rouge Care weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stelo by Dexcom | Rouge Care |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (681 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 681 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #121 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 311 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | DexCom, Inc. | RougeCare |
Customer experience
Stelo by Dexcom
Rouge Care
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
Rouge Care
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stelo by Dexcom
No in-app purchases
Rouge Care
No in-app purchases









