Comparison

BolusSmart 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

BolusSmart

Features
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BolusSmart is the smart way to manage your diabetes and bolus delivery. BolusSmart takes your glucose data from Apple Health. You can input to the app when you take a bolus or east a meal, the app will keep track of your insulin on board so you can be careful of "stacked insulin" cases when you still have active insulin from your previous bolus. The application will also analyze your data from various health-related aspects to identify intriguing insights and correlations within your data concerning your diabetes. This analysis can assist you in effectively managing your diabetes. It will also calculate the effect of past boluses on your blood glucose and use this data with your current bolus so you have your expected glucose level given your history. Note: This app does not provide any kind of medical service or treatment for diabetes and should not be used as a substitute for your doctor and diabetes specialist. It merely analyses your data and provides you with tips and insights to help you manage your diabetes. Seek a doctor's advice in addition to using this app before making any medical decision.

About

Nectar

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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

BolusSmart4 screens
Nectar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BolusSmart at none against Nectar's 3. Nectar's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Nectar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BolusSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BolusSmart versus Nectar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBolusSmartNectar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS18.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGuy ShavivTaras Kochubey

In-app purchases

None

BolusSmart

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

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