Comparison

GotCGM vs Smart Bolus

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

Head to head
About

GotCGM

This app displays your continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data on your Apple Watch, iPhone widgets, Dynamic Island, and even in your car. It integrates with Apple Health and supports Dexcom and Libre sensors for real-time blood sugar visibility.

Highlights
  • Real-time CGM data display
  • Apple Watch complications
  • iPhone lock/home screen widgets
  • Dynamic Island Live Activities
  • CarPlay integration
  • Apple Health sync
  • Dexcom & Libre sensor support
Features
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Look at your CGM data everywhere you Like to Look. GotCGM takes the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data from Dexcom or Libre blood sugar sensors and routes it in real-time to the places you actually look - your Apple watch, Apple Health, the iPhone lock and home screens, the dynamic island while you're in other apps, and your car - so you can glance at your blood sugar and get on with your day. WHY PEOPLE USE IT * Apple Watch: See your current BG and trend at a glance. GotCGM uses a custom Contact Complication to share CGM data to your watch in real time. * Apple Health: Puts the data from your CGM into AHK so you can see trends against your other health data, share with clinics and your physician, and more. * iPhone at a glance: Lock-screen and home-screen widgets keep BG visible without opening the app. * Live Activities show in the Dynamic Island and on your iPhone lock screen, on your Apple Watch, and with CarPlay. * For other watches and also in the car: the Calendar Integration surfaces BG info as a calendar event * Simple setup: Use your Dexcom Share or LibreLinkUp credentials to start routing your CGM data immediately and in real time. SUPPORTED CGMs * Dexcom G6/G7 * Abbott Freestyle Libre 2/3(+) * Other CGMs that have been configured to write their data into Apple Health or can write into Nightscout. SAFETY WARNING Warning: Dosing decisions should not be made based on this device. The user should follow instructions on the CGM system. Caution: The device is not intended to replace self monitoring practices as advised by a physician. GotCGM has not been reviewed by the FDA or any other regulatory body. Brought to you by the team that built Gluroo, downloaded over 250,000+ times! EULA: https://gotcgm.com/eula/ Privacy Policy: https://gotcgm.com/privacy-policy/

About

Smart Bolus

This app helps individuals with diabetes calculate precise insulin doses for meals. It personalizes calculations based on carb ratios, insulin sensitivity, and target glucose levels, offering advanced features like time-based profiles and insulin on board tracking.

Highlights
  • Meal-time insulin dose calculation
  • Personalized carb ratio and ISF settings
  • Time-based and multiple user profiles
  • Dual glucose unit support (mg/dL, mmol/L)
  • Insulin on Board (IOB) tracking
  • Insulin types and adjustable duration
  • 7-day dose history
Features
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Smart Bolus is a smart insulin bolus calculator designed for people with diabetes who use multiple daily injections (MDI) or insulin pumps. Calculate your meal-time insulin dose in seconds based on your personal parameters: • Carb Ratio — how many grams of carbs covered by one unit of insulin • Insulin Sensitivity Factor (ISF) — how much one unit lowers your blood glucose • Target Glucose — your desired blood glucose level Key Features • Time-based profiles — Set different ratios for different times of day (morning, afternoon, evening, night). The app automatically selects the correct segment based on your meal time. • Multiple profiles — Create separate profiles for each family member. Ideal for parents managing more than one child with diabetes. • Dual glucose units — Supports both mg/dL and mmol/L with automatic conversion. • Calculation breakdown — See the carb dose, correction dose, and total suggested dose clearly. • Insulin on board (IOB) — Record the dose you actually took and the app tracks how much is still active, subtracting it from your next suggestion to help avoid stacking. • Carbs on board (COB) — Insulin matched by unabsorbed carbs from earlier meals no longer reduces your new meal's dose. • Insulin types & adjustable duration — Choose your insulin by active ingredient (lispro, aspart, glulisine, Fiasp, Lyumjev) and fine-tune how long it works for you (5–7 hours). • History your way — Record doses explicitly with one tap, review the last 7 days, and delete a single record or all of them. • Privacy first — All data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking. How It Works 1. Create your profile with your insulin parameters 2. Set time segments for different periods of the day 3. Enter your carbs and current glucose level 4. Get your suggested bolus dose instantly Disclaimer: Smart Bolus is a calculation aid only. Always consult your diabetes care team before making treatment decisions.

Screenshots

GotCGM4 screens
Smart Bolus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Bolus at 4.7 against GotCGM's 3.4. Smart Bolus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. GotCGM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Smart Bolus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Bolus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 22 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GotCGM versus Smart Bolus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGotCGMSmart Bolus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (17 ratings)4.7 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1722 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGluroo Imaginations Inc.Abdulrahman Alfantokh

Customer experience

GotCGM

All ratings15 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative50.0%

Smart Bolus

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GotCGM

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.001 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year
None

Smart Bolus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GotCGM free?
GotCGM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Bolus free?
Smart Bolus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GotCGM or Smart Bolus?
Smart Bolus is rated higher. GotCGM averages 3.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Smart Bolus averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.
Do GotCGM or Smart Bolus have ads?
Neither GotCGM nor Smart Bolus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GotCGM or Smart Bolus?
GotCGM ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Bolus every 3 weeks. Most recently, GotCGM was updated on October 25, 2026 and Smart Bolus on October 24, 2026.

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