Comparison

GlucosePhone vs Nectar

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

Head to head
About

GlucosePhone

Easily track and visualize your blood sugar levels directly on your iPhone. Retrieve and display glucose data from your Freestyle Libre Link account, with optional Apple Health integration. Your health data is processed securely and locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Blood sugar level tracking
  • Freestyle Libre Link data retrieval
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Optional Apple Health integration
  • Local and secure data processing
  • Trend visualization
Features
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GlucosePhone: Your Blood Sugar Levels – Always in View. With GlucosePhone, you have full control over your blood sugar levels, directly and discreetly on your iPhone. This app, specially designed for the iPhone, allows you to quickly and easily retrieve and visualize your glucose data from your Freestyle Libre Link account. Your values at a glance: See your current blood sugar levels and their trend directly in the app. For a quick overview, you can even display your values as a widget on your Home Screen or Lock Screen. Please note that widgets do not update data continuously. To get the most up-to-date values, simply open the app – the data will then update automatically. Optional: Apple Health Integration. Do you want to see your glucose data in Apple Health too? GlucosePhone offers you the optional ability to sync your blood sugar levels with Apple Health, giving you a comprehensive overview of your health data in one central place. Security and Data Privacy First. We understand how important the protection of your health data is. GlucosePhone processes all your blood sugar levels and your login credentials for the Freestyle Libre Link account exclusively locally and securely on your device in the iOS Keychain. No data is stored on external servers or shared with third parties. Important Note: This app is solely for the visualization and monitoring of blood sugar levels. The app is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Always consult a doctor or healthcare professional for health-related questions. For more information and our legal notice, please visit our website: glucosephone.chadly.de Questions or issues? We're here to help! Contact us at: glucosephone@chadly.de P.S. Have you already seen our companion apps for macOS and watchOS? Search for "GlucoseDesk" on the Mac App Store and for "GlucoseWatch" on the iOS App Store.

About

Nectar

Features
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Nectar is a modern, elegant, and user-friendly continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) companion designed to bring peace of mind to you and your family. We re-imagined the health app experience: replacing stressful clinical interfaces with a calming, premium dark mode aesthetic that prioritizes clarity and calm. KEY FEATURES: β€’ Massive Hero Numbers: Your current glucose reading is displayed in a huge 110pt font, making it instantly readable at a glanceβ€”even from across the room. β€’ Ambient Glowing Backgrounds: The app’s background intuitively changes color based on the current glucose state (in-range, high, or low), giving you situational awareness in your peripheral vision. β€’ Live Activity & Dynamic Island: Keep track of real-time glucose updates right from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island without ever needing to open the app. β€’ Home Screen Widgets: Beautifully crafted dark-themed widgets put your essential data right on your iOS Home Screen. β€’ Apple Watch Support: Monitor trends directly from your wrist with a standalone watchOS app and convenient watch face complications. β€’ Translucent History Chart: A subtle dotted trend chart at the bottom of the screen provides historical context at a glance. β€’ LibreLinkUp Integration: Securely connects to your existing LibreLinkUp account to display your family's data. OUR PRODUCT PHILOSOPHY: Inspired by the need for better daily tools, Nectar is built around solving a core problem: reducing the anxiety of monitoring a loved one's blood sugar. By focusing on a beautiful, clear, and instantly understandable design, we help you stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: Nectar is not a medical device. It is intended for informational and display purposes only and does not provide medical advice, treatment suggestions, or insulin dosing recommendations. The app simply displays data retrieved from LibreLinkUp. Always rely on the official FreeStyle Libre app and your primary continuous glucose monitor for treatment decisions, and consult a healthcare professional before making any medical adjustments. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GlucosePhone4 screens
Nectar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nectar at Free against GlucosePhone's $3.99. GlucosePhone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Nectar is free to download; GlucosePhone costs $3.99 up front. Nectar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GlucosePhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
GlucosePhone versus Nectar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlucosePhoneNectar
Price$3.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChadly MarouaneTaras Kochubey

In-app purchases

None

GlucosePhone

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Nectar

Subscriptions1
  • Server Hero Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time2
  • Buy a Coffee$2.99
  • Buy a Pizza$9.99

Questions

Is GlucosePhone free?
GlucosePhone costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nectar free?
Nectar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GlucosePhone or Nectar have ads?
Neither GlucosePhone nor Nectar shows ads.

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