Bionic Circle vs Dexcom Follow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Dexcom Follow
This app allows you to remotely monitor the glucose levels and trends of loved ones using a compatible continuous glucose monitoring system. Receive customizable alerts for out-of-range glucose levels, providing peace of mind and enabling timely responses.
- Remote glucose monitoring
- View glucose trends
- Customizable glucose alerts
- Push notifications
- Monitor up to 25 sharers
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The new Dexcom Follow App is part of the Dexcom SHARE® system. Use this app if your loved one is sharing data from their Dexcom CGM app. The Sharer will need to send an invitation to allow you to connect after you have installed the Follow app. Dexcom Follow works seamlessly with your loved one’s Dexcom CGM, giving you visibility into their glucose data, even when they’re far away. Dexcom Follow allows you to view and follow their glucose levels, trends and data right from the app. Whether your child is in school, your parent lives independently, or your partner is traveling, Dexcom Follow helps you stay connected and informed. With Dexcom Follow, you can: • Remotely monitor your loved one’s glucose at a glance from your phone or Apple Watch† • Receive glucose information of up to 25 different Sharers – children, friends, or other loved ones – if you know multiple people with diabetes • Respond quickly with the help of customizable glucose alerts and push notifications that can inform you when a Sharer’s glucose levels are outside of target range
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bionic Circle at 75% against Dexcom Follow's 6%. Bionic Circle also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.6) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Dexcom Follow's advantage is ratings volume (888 vs 70) and chart position (#67 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Bionic Circle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dexcom Follow has 888 ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Bionic Circle's written reviews are positive against 6% of Dexcom Follow's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bionic Circle | Dexcom Follow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (70 ratings) — better | 1.6 (888 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 6.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 70 | 888 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #67 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 244 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beta Bionics Inc. | DexCom, Inc. |
Customer experience
Bionic Circle
Dexcom Follow
User reviews
Bionic Circle
From 70 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Peace of mind for loved ones
- 💡 Critical tool for diabetes management
- 🚀 Real-time insulin and glucose data
- 👍 Improved son's life and outlook
- 👍 Loud pump alarms
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constantly disconnects
- 🐛 Blanks out frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work most of the time
- 🐛 No readings or info displayed
- 🐛 Data notifications delayed or absent
Dexcom Follow
From 888 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Improved design
Room to improve
- 🔍 No widget available
- 🔍 No live updates or Apple Watch support
- 🔍 Reduced functionality compared to old app
Bugs and requests
Bionic Circle
Reported bugs
4 issues- App disconnects frequently
- App blanks out
- App does not display readings or information
- App does not work reliably
Requested features
8 requests- Widgets
- Watch app
- Battery life status
- Insulin remaining amount
- More history than 24 hours
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- Customizable reports
- Share reports with endocrinologist
- Days since infusion set change
Dexcom Follow
Reported bugs
1 issue- Login issues preventing app usage
Requested features
3 requests- Add widget feature
- Implement live updates and Apple Watch support
- Restore previous app functionality
In-app purchases
Bionic Circle
No in-app purchases
Dexcom Follow
No in-app purchases
Questions
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