GlucoScope vs Sugar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
GlucoScope
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Beautiful & customizable blood glucose visualization for diabetics
Sugar
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Logging your blood sugar shouldn't feel like filling out paperwork. Just type the way you naturally would: "102 oatmeal and coffee" Sugar parses it, saves it, and keeps your reading organized. Open the app, log your reading, and get on with your day. WHY YOU'LL LOVE SUGAR Log naturally: Type your reading in plain language with notes about food, exercise, or anything else. Voice logging: Say your reading aloud and Sugar records it in seconds. Quick tags: Mark readings as fasting, before meals, after meals, or bedtime with a tap. Smart reminders: Reminders for you to log your blood sugar Apple Health integration: Import existing readings and automatically save new ones back to Apple Health. Cloud sync: Your readings are securely stored in your account and synced across your devices. Personalize your experience: Choose mg/dL or mmol/L, set your target range, and customize your theme. Discover trends: View clean charts, 30-day averages, and patterns that help you understand your glucose over time. Export anytime: Share your history with family members or your healthcare provider whenever you need. MADE FOR EVERYDAY TRACKING Whether you're living with diabetes, managing prediabetes, or simply keeping an eye on your blood sugar, Sugar makes tracking quick, simple, and stress-free. Sugar is free to use, with an optional Pro subscription that unlocks advanced insights, Apple Health import, premium themes, and more. Download Sugar today and log your first reading in seconds. Sugar is a logging and informational tool and does not provide medical advice. Privacy Policy: https://www.sugarglucose.com/privacy Terms: https://www.sugarglucose.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GlucoScope at none against Sugar's 2. Sugar's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Sugar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GlucoScope asks for nothing beyond the download.
GlucoScope ships an update monthly, Sugar every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GlucoScope | Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wesley Dudok van Heel | Andy Tang |
In-app purchases
GlucoScope
No in-app purchases
Sugar
- Sugar Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Sugar Pro Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year









