Comparison

Bionic Circle vs Level One

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

Head to head
About

Bionic Circle

This app allows designated individuals to remotely monitor the diabetes management of an iLet user. It provides real-time access to crucial data like glucose levels, insulin status, and alerts, offering peace of mind for caregivers and family members.

Highlights
  • View CGM values
  • Monitor pump battery and insulin levels
  • See meal announcements
  • Track insulin doses
  • Receive critical alerts (low, high, no data)
  • Remote monitoring from anywhere
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Bionic Circle – Join the Bionic Circle and see your loved one's diabetes management - from anywhere! iLet users can invite up to 10 people to join their Circle. Loved ones can accept the invitation and download this Bionic Circle App to see: - CGM Values - Pump Battery and Insulin Cartridge Levels - Meal Announcements - Insulin Doses - Alerts - Urgent Low - Urgent Low Soon - Low - High - No Data Joining the Bionic Circle allows loved ones to monitor the iLet users from anywhere. With the secure wireless connection from the iLet App, the Bionic Circle allows you to follow glucose levels, meal announcements, insulin doses and trends throughout the day and night. If your loved one is at school, at a friend’s house, traveling or just at work or home, you’ll have confidence that the iLet is taking care of their diabetes management. If you have any questions about this app, please call our Customer Care team at 1-855-745-3800 option 1. WARNING: Dosing decisions should not be made based on this device. Users should follow instructions on the iLet Bionic Pancreas System.  Please note that any changes made to your iLet therapy settings should be done under the guidance and supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Before making any adjustments, it is important to consult with your doctor to ensure that the changes are appropriate for your individual needs and health status. For iLet Bionic Pancreas safety information, visit www.betabionics.com/safety

About

Level One

This educational game helps individuals with Type 1 Diabetes and their caregivers master essential management concepts. It covers insulin dosing, glucose monitoring, and managing blood sugar highs and lows through engaging, bite-sized levels. Learn advanced topics like ketones and exercise in a fun, interactive format.

Highlights
  • Insulin dosing and bolus calculation
  • Insulin sensitivity factors (ISF)
  • Carb counting and carb ratios
  • CGM usage (Dexcom, Libre, Medtronic)
  • Managing hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
  • Ketones and exercise management
Features
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What happens when the world’s top videogame developers team up to create the ultimate tool to train your brain how to manage Type 1 Diabetes? Level One. Level One is designed to help T1Ds (and their parents, teachers, school nurses, camp counselors, and babysitters) master all the major concepts T1D quickly. 60+ bite-sized levels cover everything you need to know: • Learn how to dose insulin and calculate bolus • Understand insulin sensitivity factors (ISF), carb ratios, and carb counting • Learn how to use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) like Dexcom, Libre, and Medtronic • Learn how to manage low blood sugar and high blood sugar (hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia) • Master advanced concepts like managing ketones and exercise Level One was developed by Level Ex, the world’s leading medical video games studio. Our trusted partners include Breakthrough T1D Play (formerly JDRF) and Beyond Type 1. The game is 100% free. No in-app purchases. Download Level One today and build your expertise and confidence! Rating (Indonesia): IGRS 3+ Aplikasi ini telah diklasifikasikan untuk usia 3 tahun ke atas oleh IGRS (Indonesia Game Rating System) dan cocok untuk semua umur. Level One is an educational game and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.

Screenshots

Bionic Circle4 screens
Level One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bionic Circle at none against Level One's shown. Level One's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (89% vs 77%). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bionic Circle against 4.9 for Level One. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 213 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Bionic Circle's written reviews are positive against 89% of Level One's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bionic Circle ships an update every 3 months, Level One every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bionic Circle versus Level One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBionic CircleLevel One
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (70 ratings)4.9 (213 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews89.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings70213 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB230 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBeta Bionics Inc.Relevate Health Group, LLC

Customer experience

Bionic Circle

All ratings70 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative19.2%

Level One

All ratings213 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%

User reviews

Bionic Circle

From 70 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 First app of its kind
  • 👍 Ease of use
  • 👍 Helpful for families and caregivers
  • 👍 Customizable alerts
  • 👍 Provides peace of mind

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Lack of battery level and insulin unit information

Level One

From 213 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for new diabetics
  • 👍 Helpful information and explanations
  • 👍 Encouraging feedback on not being 'perfect'
  • 👍 Useful for non-diabetics to understand T1D
  • 👍 Representation matters

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Timing issues due to slow pace
  • 🐛 Fast forward button goes too fast

Bugs and requests

Bionic Circle

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

Level One

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Incompatible with UK units (mmol/L)

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels with different scenarios (foods, bolusing, dawn phenomenon, etc.)
  • Customizable character to show mood/energy changes
  • Option to use mmol/L units

In-app purchases

None

Bionic Circle

No in-app purchases

None

Level One

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bionic Circle free?
Bionic Circle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Level One free?
Level One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bionic Circle or Level One?
Level One is rated higher. Bionic Circle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Level One averages 4.9 from 213 ratings.
Do Bionic Circle or Level One have ads?
Level One shows ads; Bionic Circle does not.
Which is updated more often, Bionic Circle or Level One?
Bionic Circle ships an update every 3 months, and Level One every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bionic Circle was updated on August 5, 2026 and Level One on September 20, 2026.

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