Comparison

GDM Tracker vs First Fork

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

Head to head
About

GDM Tracker

Features
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GDTracker makes gestational diabetes logging fast and low-stress. Log fasting and 2-hour post-meal readings, start a timer when you take your first bite, see clear trends with targets, and export a clean CSV for your care team. • Purpose-built for gestational diabetes Track fasting, post-breakfast, post-lunch, and post-dinner values. Color cues help you spot readings above your targets. • First-bite timer Tap once to start a 2-hour timer at mealtime. Optional repeat-until-logged nudges (you’re always in control). • Insightful stats View 7/14/30-day windows (or a custom range), see averages, min/max, days-in-range, and a trend chart with your target line. • Easy sharing Export a CSV you can email or upload per your clinic’s instructions. Import from CSV if you’re moving from another app or a spreadsheet. • Private by design Your data stays on your device by default. iCloud sync is optional. We don’t run ads or sell data. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER GDTracker is a self-tracking tool and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow your clinician’s guidance. For emergencies, call your local emergency number.

About

First Fork

Easily log gestational diabetes readings with photo recognition or manual entry. Track your post-meal countdown directly from your lock screen or Apple Watch. Generate printable reports for your clinic appointments.

Highlights
  • Photo glucose reading
  • Manual glucose entry
  • Lock screen countdown
  • Apple Watch complication
  • Printable/shareable clinic grid
  • No ads or cloud storage
Features
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First Fork is a glucose logger built for gestational diabetes — the two-hour window after every meal, the reading, and the grid your clinic wants to see. Try First Fork free for 7 days. After that, the app requires a Monthly subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Every feature described below is part of that plan. Log a reading in seconds. Photograph your meter and First Fork reads the number for you, or type it in by hand. See your countdown without opening the app. A Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island shows exactly how long is left in your two-hour post-meal window — something no other gestational diabetes app offers. Add the Apple Watch complication to check it from your wrist. Walk into every appointment with the exact grid your clinic hands out — generated from your real readings, ready to print or share as a PDF. No ads. No account. No cloud. Everything you log stays on your device — nothing is ever uploaded, shared, or sold. First Fork is a logging tool, not medical advice. Always follow your care team's guidance for testing, targets, and treatment. Terms of use: https://firstfork.app/terms

Screenshots

GDM Tracker2 screens
First Fork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GDM Tracker at none against First Fork's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. First Fork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. GDM Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GDM Tracker ships an update weekly, First Fork every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
GDM Tracker versus First Fork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGDM TrackerFirst Fork
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAaron FrederickChufeng Huang

In-app purchases

None

GDM Tracker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

First Fork

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is GDM Tracker free?
GDM Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Fork free?
First Fork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GDM Tracker or First Fork have ads?
Neither GDM Tracker nor First Fork shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GDM Tracker or First Fork?
GDM Tracker ships an update weekly, and First Fork every 5 days. Most recently, GDM Tracker was updated on October 8, 2026 and First Fork on October 16, 2026.

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