Comparison

Insulin Log vs MiniMed

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

Head to head
About

Insulin Log

Features
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Insulin Log: Simple & Smart Tracker Manage your diabetes with ease using Insulin Log. Designed for speed and simplicity, our app lets you record your insulin doses and glucose levels in seconds—so you can get back to your life. Key Features: Smart Voice Entry: Just push to talk! Speak your dose and glucose levels, and our on-device speech recognition parses them automatically. No more tedious typing. Complete Logging: Track both Basal (long-acting) and Bolus (rapid-acting) insulin with precision. Glucose Integration: Log your blood sugar levels alongside your doses. Supports both mg/dL and mmol/L. Quick History: Review your recent entries at a glance. Need to make a change? Edit or delete any log with a simple tap. Export & Share: Generate CSV reports of your logs (7-day or 30-day) to share with your doctor or keep for your own records. Privacy Focused: Your voice is processed entirely on your iPhone. Your data stays private and secure. Streamline your daily routine with Insulin Log. Simple. Fast. Private.

About

MiniMed

Manage your diabetes therapy with this app, which connects to your pump system to monitor glucose, adjust insulin, and receive alerts. View trends, track history, and get reminders for key actions, simplifying diabetes management.

Highlights
  • Monitor glucose levels
  • Adjust insulin delivery
  • Receive real-time alerts
  • View glucose trends
  • Track daily history
  • Get action reminders
  • Upload data to CareLink
Features
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Manage your diabetes therapy with the MiniMed™ app! The MiniMed app connects to your MiniMed Flex™ pump system, letting you monitor glucose, adjust insulin delivery, and receive real-time alerts — all from your smartphone. View trends, track daily history, and get reminders for important actions. A new approach to making diabetes management simpler. The app guides you through the startup process and provides an overview of data received from the MiniMed Flex pump and sensor. The MiniMed app is your primary source of information about your therapy and for controlling insulin delivery. Your data is automatically uploaded to CareLink™ software, simplifying the process of sharing information with your healthcare team and care partners. Important: The MiniMed app is only compatible with the MiniMed Flex system, it does not work with other MiniMed pumps. The MiniMed app should only be used with supported mobile devices and operating systems. To access the list of the supported mobile devices and operating systems, go to https://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/app-check The MiniMed Flex system is intended for the continuous delivery of basal insulin at selectable rates, and the administration of insulin boluses at selectable rates for the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus in persons 7 years of age and older, and of type 2 diabetes mellitus in persons 18 years of age and older requiring insulin. The system is also intended to continuously monitor glucose values in the fluid under the skin. The MiniMed Flex system includes SmartGuard technology, which can be programmed to automatically adjust insulin delivery based on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor glucose values and can suspend delivery of insulin when the sensor glucose value falls below or is predicted to fall below predefined threshold values. The system is intended for use with connected sensors, including the Simplera Sync™ sensor and integrated continuous glucose monitors, including the Instinct sensor, each of which has different wear-time, form factor, insertion site, and other distinguishing characteristics that relate to sensor performance. Consult the appropriate sensor user guide when using the system. Discuss treatment decisions with your HCP. MiniMed Flex system is for type 1 ages 7 and over and type 2 ages 18 and over. Prescription required. WARNING: Do not use SmartGuard™ feature for people who require less than 8 units or more than 250 units of insulin/day. For additional safety information and user guides, see https://bit.ly/MiniMedRisks. WARNING: Do not use the MiniMed Flex system until appropriate training has been received from a healthcare professional. Training is essential to ensure the safe use of the MiniMed Flex system. Pump therapy is not recommended for people whose vision or hearing does not allow for the recognition of pump signals, alerts, or alarms. The safety of the MiniMed Flex system has not been studied in pregnant women or in persons using other anti-hyperglycemic therapies that do not include insulin. For complete details of the system, including user guides and important safety information such as indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions associated with system and its components, see https://bit.ly/MiniMedRisks. ©2026 MiniMed. MiniMed and MiniMed logo are trademarks of Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. ™*Third-party brands are trademarks of their respective owners. All other brands are trademarks of the MiniMed company.

Screenshots

Insulin Log3 screens
MiniMed4 screens

Verdict

The call

Insulin Log and MiniMed are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Insulin Log versus MiniMed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsulin LogMiniMed
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—75 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB203 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperRachel ChenMiniMed

In-app purchases

None

Insulin Log

No in-app purchases

None

MiniMed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Insulin Log free?
Insulin Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MiniMed free?
MiniMed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Insulin Log or MiniMed have ads?
Neither Insulin Log nor MiniMed shows ads.

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