Comparison

FLwatch vs OfflineQArm

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

Head to head
About

FLwatch

Visualize blood glucose readings from compatible sensors on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Track insulin doses, view insulin-on-board and activity graphs, and integrate data with Apple Health for comprehensive diabetes management.

Highlights
  • Blood glucose graph on iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Insulin on Board (IOB) calculation
  • Insulin activity graph
  • iOS Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Live Activities for quick glucose updates
  • CarPlay support
  • Export to Apple Health
Features
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FLwatch displays blood glucose readings from Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2, Libre 3 and Libre 3+ sensors, as well as Dexcom G6 / G7 / ONE+ sensors, on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Glucose data can be received through the LibreLinkUp cloud, Dexcom Share, or a direct Bluetooth connection to Libre 3 and Libre 3+ sensors. Workout mode is available with every supported CGM provider. Follow your glucose graph during exercise and set a workout-specific low-glucose alert to help you notice when your glucose falls. With Libre 3 and Libre 3+, direct-to-watch Bluetooth support lets you leave your iPhone behind during exercise. Start a workout in FLwatch to receive sensor readings directly on your Apple Watch. Record insulin doses and view insulin-on-board and insulin activity graphs. With Apple Watch support, widgets, Live Activities, and configurable glucose and sensor alerts, your glucose data is easily accessible across your Apple devices. FLwatch is free and open source. FEATURES Glucose Monitoring • Blood glucose graph on iPhone and Apple Watch • Interactive chart on iPhone — tap to inspect individual readings • Optional calibration offset for directly connected Libre 3 and Libre 3+ sensors • Check your current glucose and trend using Shortcuts or Siri • Optional always-on display mode for quick viewing CGM Providers • Direct Bluetooth connection to Libre 3 and Libre 3+ sensors • LibreLinkUp cloud • Dexcom Share Alerts • Configurable low and high-glucose alerts on iPhone, Apple Watch, and CarPlay • Additional critical-low and signal-loss alerts for directly connected Libre 3 and Libre 3+ sensors • Libre 3 and Libre 3+ warm-up status, remaining sensor life, and expiry and replacement notifications • Optional critical delivery and individual Do Not Disturb times Insulin Tracking • Record insulin doses on iPhone, or with Shortcuts and Siri on iPhone and Apple Watch • Basic carbohydrate and insulin calculator using portion size and a configurable insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio • Insulin on Board (IOB) calculation • Supports rapid-acting and fast-rapid-acting bolus insulins • Insulin on board graph • Insulin activity graph Widgets, Live Activities and CarPlay • iOS Home Screen widgets, with and without graphs • Lock Screen widgets • StandBy widgets for bedside view • Live Activities for quick glucose updates • CarPlay view showing current glucose and IOB • Glucose graphs in CarPlay through widgets and Live Activities Apple Watch • Native watchOS app • Workout mode with glucose monitoring and configurable low-glucose alerts for all supported CGM providers • Direct-to-watch Bluetooth readings from Libre 3 and Libre 3+ during workouts • A wide range of widgets and watch face complications • Glucose graph directly on the watch • On watchOS 11 or later, Live Activities can be mirrored to the Smart Stack For the best direct-to-watch connection, wear your watch on the arm closest to the sensor. Connection drops can still occur and interrupt readings. Data Sharing • Export glucose readings and recorded insulin doses to Apple Health • When using a direct Libre 3 or Libre 3+ Bluetooth connection, export glucose readings and recorded insulin doses to your own Nightscout server MORE INFORMATION For documentation, feature details, and the open-source code, visit: https://flwatch.app/ DISCLAIMER Not for treatment decisions. The information provided by this app and its extensions must not be used for treatment or insulin dosing decisions. Always rely on your glucose monitoring system and consult a healthcare professional when making medical decisions. TRADEMARK NOTICE All product names, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Their use here is for identification purposes only and does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by the trademark holders. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. or Dexcom Inc.

About

OfflineQArm

This app allows you to continue using your QardioARM blood pressure monitor even after the original app's servers have been shut down. It enables offline use, storing all your readings directly on your phone and optionally syncing them to the Health app.

Highlights
  • Offline blood pressure monitoring
  • No server login required
  • Data stored locally on phone
  • Save readings to Health App
  • Prevents device obsolescence
Features
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The original Qardio App no longer works, and requires us to log in to read our blood pressure readings, when the company has shut down their servers. This tool stops you from turning your trusty Qardio Blood Pressure Monitor to e-waste. No need to sign up to take readings, no need to provide a company with your data. It is all stored on your phone, and you can also save readings to the Health App.

Screenshots

FLwatch4 screens
OfflineQArm3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OfflineQArm at none against FLwatch's 4. FLwatch's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 10 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. FLwatch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. OfflineQArm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FLwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 122 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 82% and 83% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FLwatch ships an update every 8 days, OfflineQArm every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FLwatch versus OfflineQArm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLwatchOfflineQArm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (41 ratings) — better4.5 (122 ratings)
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPhilipp PoemlEdward Vella

Customer experience

FLwatch

All ratings38 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral7.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative6.7%

OfflineQArm

All ratings110 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.4%

Bugs and requests

FLwatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OfflineQArm

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Doesn't start measurement cycle

Requested features

1 request
  • Troubleshooting support

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FLwatch

One-time4
  • Some good coffee beans$4.99
  • Some more good coffee beans$9.99
  • Many good quality coffee beans$24.99
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  • Lots good quality coffee beans$49.99
None

OfflineQArm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FLwatch free?
FLwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OfflineQArm free?
OfflineQArm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FLwatch or OfflineQArm?
FLwatch is rated higher. FLwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while OfflineQArm averages 4.5 from 122 ratings.
Do FLwatch or OfflineQArm have ads?
Neither FLwatch nor OfflineQArm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FLwatch or OfflineQArm?
FLwatch ships an update every 8 days, and OfflineQArm every 10 months. Most recently, FLwatch was updated on October 24, 2026 and OfflineQArm on October 21, 2026.

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