Comparison

Stelo by Dexcom vs Cataract Surgery Guide

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

This app provides 24/7 access to personal glucose insights without fingerpicks or prescriptions. It empowers users to personalize diet and exercise choices for healthier habits, revolutionizing glucose tracking. A compatible biosensor is required for use.

Highlights
  • 24/7 glucose insights
  • Personalized diet and exercise recommendations
  • No fingerpicks required
  • No prescription needed
  • Intuitive app interface
  • Integrates with Apple Health
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

Cataract Surgery Guide

This app educates patients about cataracts and surgery, covering lens options, recovery, and post-operative care. It includes a vision simulator and eye drop reminders to help patients prepare and communicate effectively with their surgeon.

Highlights
  • Cataract and surgery education
  • Lens implant options explained
  • Vision simulator for lens choices
  • Eye drop reminder tool
  • Post-operative care guidance
  • Cost and expectation information
Features
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Cataract Surgery Guide is a patient education app designed to help people better understand cataracts, cataract surgery, lens implant choices, recovery, and common questions before and after surgery. The app explains cataract basics in simple language, including what a cataract is, how it affects vision, when surgery may be considered, what happens during surgery, and what patients can usually expect during recovery. Cataract Surgery Guide also includes an intraocular lens section to help patients learn about common lens implant options, including monofocal, toric, extended depth of focus, and multifocal lenses. A built in lens simulator helps show how different lens choices and astigmatism levels may affect vision in day and night settings. The app includes practical sections on pre operative care, post operative care, warning signs, eye drop reminders, and questions to ask about costs and expectations. It is designed to make cataract surgery feel less confusing and help patients have a better conversation with their eye surgeon. Features include: • Cataract education in clear patient friendly language • Surgery steps and recovery guidance • Lens implant education • Vision simulator for lens options and astigmatism • Eye drop reminder tool • Warning signs after surgery • Cost and expectation guidance • Available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Arabic • Adjustable text size for easier reading Cataract Surgery Guide is for education only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from your ophthalmologist or health care professional. Always follow the instructions given by your surgeon.

Screenshots

Stelo by Dexcom4 screens
Cataract Surgery Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cataract Surgery Guide at 5.0 against Stelo by Dexcom's 2.5. Cataract Surgery Guide also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Stelo by Dexcom's advantage is ratings volume (722 vs 3) 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cataract Surgery Guide 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 722 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Stelo by Dexcom versus Cataract Surgery Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStelo by DexcomCataract Surgery Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (722 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings722 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size311 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDexCom, Inc.MARC HOWARD SHOMER

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

Cataract Surgery Guide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stelo by Dexcom

No in-app purchases

None

Cataract Surgery Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stelo by Dexcom free?
Stelo by Dexcom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cataract Surgery Guide free?
Cataract Surgery Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stelo by Dexcom or Cataract Surgery Guide?
Cataract Surgery Guide is rated higher. Stelo by Dexcom averages 2.5 out of 5 from 722 ratings, while Cataract Surgery Guide averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Stelo by Dexcom or Cataract Surgery Guide have ads?
Neither Stelo by Dexcom nor Cataract Surgery Guide shows ads.

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