Comparison

GlowBack vs GLP

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

Head to head
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

About

GLP

This app helps individuals on GLP-1 medications track their doses, weight, meals, and side effects. It offers AI-powered insights and personalized targets to support users in achieving their health goals.

Highlights
  • Dose tracking with reminders
  • Weight and progress charting
  • AI meal scanning for nutrition
  • Side effect monitoring
  • Hydration and activity goal tracking
  • Apple Health sync
Features
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GLPal is your all-in-one companion for the GLP-1 journey. Whether you're just starting out or already on a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide, GLPal helps you track every dose, weigh-in, meal and side effect in one beautifully simple place. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Log your shots and never miss a dose with smart reminders • Track your weight and see your progress in clear charts • Scan meals with AI to instantly see protein, fiber and calories • Monitor side effects and spot patterns over time • Stay hydrated and hit your daily activity goals AI-POWERED INSIGHTS Meet Lulu, your personal GLP-1 companion. Ask anything about your doses, nutrition, progress or side effects and get friendly, tailored answers. Unlock GLP-1 Insights for personalized observations and suggestions based on your real data. BUILT FOR YOUR GOALS • Personalized nutrition and activity targets • Apple Health sync for automatic step and activity tracking • Home screen widgets that keep your progress front and center • Weekly check-ins and progress reports that show what's really working STAY ON TRACK GLPal nudges you at the right moments — dose reminders, hydration prompts and weekly check-ins — so you get the most out of your medication without the guesswork. Start your GLP-1 journey with confidence. Download GLPal today. GLPal includes in-app purchases. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Privacy-Policy-for-GLPal-38ed885fc9308019958ace93bb2a95ba?source Support: http://appricott.ai/contact-us

Screenshots

GlowBack4 screens
GLP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GLP at none against GlowBack's shown. GLP also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). GlowBack's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (100 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. GlowBack sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and GLP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GLP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlowBack has 100 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlowBack ships an update every 9 days, GLP every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GlowBack versus GLP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlowBackGLP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (100 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings100 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB68 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMeta InnovationAPPRICOTT DIJITAL TEKNOLOJI VE YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

GlowBack

All ratings100 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

GLP

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GlowBack

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Quarterly$29.993 Months
  • Annual$35.991 Year
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  • Annual2 variants$59.991 Year
3 purchases

GLP

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is GlowBack free?
GlowBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GLP free?
GLP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GlowBack or GLP?
GLP is rated higher. GlowBack averages 4.6 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while GLP averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do GlowBack or GLP have ads?
GlowBack shows ads; GLP does not.
Which is updated more often, GlowBack or GLP?
GlowBack ships an update every 9 days, and GLP every 2 months. Most recently, GlowBack was updated on October 8, 2026 and GLP on October 7, 2026.

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