Comparison

GLP Compass vs GlowBack

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

Head to head
About

GLP Compass

This app helps users track their GLP-1 medication journey, including injections, weight loss, and daily health metrics. Visualize progress with charts and monitor medication levels. It supports all major GLP-1 medications and prioritizes user privacy.

Highlights
  • Log GLP-1 injections with dose, site, and time
  • Smart reminders for medication
  • Track weight loss and BMI
  • Visualize medication levels based on half-life
  • Log daily health metrics (calories, protein, water)
  • Track side effects and add notes
  • Progress charts and analytics
Features
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Track your Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound journey with GLP Compass — the #1 medication tracker designed specifically for GLP-1 users. TRACK YOUR SHOTS • Log every injection with dose, site, and time • Never miss a shot with smart reminders • See your complete medication history at a glance VISUALIZE YOUR PROGRESS • Track weight loss from day one • Beautiful charts show your transformation • See estimated medication levels in your body based on half-life science • Monitor BMI and progress toward your goal weight DAILY HEALTH METRICS • Log calories, protein, and water intake • Track side effects and how they change over time • Add notes to remember how you felt each day WORKS WITH ALL GLP-1 MEDICATIONS • Semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Rybelsus®) • Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®) • Automatic half-life calculations for accurate medication level tracking PRIVACY FIRST • Your health data stays on your device • No account required to get started • No data sold to third parties Whether you're just starting your GLP-1 journey or months into your transformation, GLP Compass helps you stay consistent and motivated with clear insights into your progress. Download now and take control of your health journey. GLP Compass helps you track your GLP-1 medication journey. Start your 7-day free trial to unlock all features: • Medication tracking and shot logging • Medication level visualization • Daily metrics (weight, calories, protein) • Side effects tracking • Progress charts and analytics • Personalized goal tracking Subscription options: • Monthly: $9.99/month • Yearly: $59.99/year (save 50%) Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled 24 hours before the end of the current period." Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GlowBack

This app helps users track GLP-1 medication injections, monitor weight and health metrics, and log daily intake. It provides visual analytics, progress trends, and goal management. Integrates with Apple Health for a comprehensive overview of your health journey.

Highlights
  • Log GLP-1 injections
  • Track weight and health changes
  • Monitor protein and water intake
  • View visual analytics and progress trends
  • Set and manage personal goals
  • Integrates with Apple Health
Features
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Your GLP-1 day, made simple. Track 30+ medications, doses, medication-level trends, side effects, meals, nutrition, weight, widgets, and your complete photo journey in one place. GlowBack turns a complex routine into a clear daily plan. BUILT AROUND YOUR MEDICATION GlowBack supports more than 30 GLP-1 and related medications, including: • Semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide, dulaglutide, exenatide, and lixisenatide • Ozempic®, Wegovy® injection and pill, Rybelsus®, Mounjaro®, Zepbound®, Saxenda®, Victoza®, Trulicity®, Byetta®, Bydureon®, and Adlyxin® • Foundayo®, orforglipron, compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, oral GLP-1 options, and custom medications YOUR DAILY GLP-1 DASHBOARD See what matters today without digging through menus: • Current weight, goal weight, pounds to goal, and estimated goal date • Your next dose, dosage, date and time, injection site, and countdown • Quick logging for shots, food, water, weight, progress photos, and side effects • At-a-glance protein, fiber, and water progress DOSE TRACKER AND MEDICATION LEVELS Log injections or pills and keep your routine organized. • Record dose amount, date, time, and injection site • Review your last dose and see what is coming next • Use reminders and a Shot Day checklist to stay consistent • Rotate injection sites with a clear record • View medication-level trends across 3 days, 30 days, 90 days, or 1 year Medication-level visuals are informational estimates based on your logs and are not dosing guidance. TRACK SIDE EFFECTS IN CONTEXT Log how you feel and rate symptom severity. See side effects alongside your medication-level timeline to spot patterns you may want to discuss with your healthcare professional. SMART MEAL AND NUTRITION LOGGING Capture meals in the way that works for you: • Take a meal photo • Scan a barcode • Scan a food label • Review calories, protein, and fiber • Track protein, fiber, and water goals throughout the day BUILD YOUR BODY JOURNEY Turn daily progress into a story you can see. • Create a dated progress-photo timeline • Browse your photos in Timeline or Album view • See journey days, photo count, and total weight change • Compare before-and-after photos • Keep private visual milestones together with your weight history SEE YOUR WEIGHT TRENDS CLEARLY Follow your start, current, and goal weights on a simple chart. Switch between 30-day, 3-month, 6-month, and all-time views, and review weight change and BMI in one place. HOME-SCREEN WIDGETS AND DAILY COMPANION Keep your goals visible with friendly home-screen widgets for protein, water, fiber, and activity. Use your Shot Day card, reminders, checklist, and streak cues to stay connected to your routine. HOW GLOWBACK HELPS • One timeline for medication, symptoms, food, hydration, weight, and photos • Fast daily logging with fewer steps • Clear trends that make progress easier to understand • Flexible support for branded, compounded, oral, injectable, and custom medications GlowBack is designed as a personal tracking and organization tool. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow the instructions of your qualified healthcare professional and contact them about medication, dosing, or side-effect concerns. Privacy Policy:https://www.glowback.app/privacy.html Terms of Service:https://www.glowback.app/terms.html

Screenshots

GLP Compass4 screens
GlowBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: GlowBack at 123 against GLP Compass's 29. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. GLP Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and GlowBack sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for GLP Compass against 4.6 for GlowBack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 123 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of GLP Compass's written reviews are positive against 75% of GlowBack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GLP Compass ships an update fortnightly, GlowBack every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GLP Compass versus GlowBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGLP CompassGlowBack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29 ratings)4.6 (123 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29123 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB203 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFjord LLC (Apps)Meta Innovation

Customer experience

GLP Compass

All ratings28 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative15.8%

GlowBack

All ratings117 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GLP Compass

Subscriptions2
  • GLP Compass Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • GLP Compass Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
6 purchases

GlowBack

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Quarterly$29.993 Months
  • Annual$35.991 Year
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual2 variants$59.991 Year

Questions

Is GLP Compass free?
GLP Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GlowBack free?
GlowBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GLP Compass or GlowBack?
GlowBack is rated higher. GLP Compass averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while GlowBack averages 4.6 from 123 ratings.
Do GLP Compass or GlowBack have ads?
Both GLP Compass and GlowBack show ads.
Which is updated more often, GLP Compass or GlowBack?
GLP Compass ships an update fortnightly, and GlowBack every 11 days. Most recently, GLP Compass was updated on October 24, 2026 and GlowBack on October 30, 2026.

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