Comparison

Glycemic Index vs Hypno Tutor

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

Head to head
About

Glycemic Index

Track your glycemic index and load with a science-backed database. Scan meals with AI for portion-accurate GL, log your food diary, and discover smart swaps to manage blood sugar and optimize energy.

Highlights
  • University of Sydney GI database
  • AI meal scanning
  • Portion-accurate GL calculation
  • Daily food diary
  • Smart food swap suggestions
  • Barcode scanner
  • Progress tracking and reports
Features
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Science-backed glycemic index and load tracker built on the University of Sydney GI database — the gold standard in glycemic research. Scan any meal with AI, see portion-accurate GL instantly, and make smarter food choices every day. SEARCH 4,200+ FOODS The largest glycemic index database in any mobile app, sourced from peer-reviewed research. Every food shows GI, GL, serving size, and full nutrition facts. Search is instant and accurate — type "egg" and get eggs, not egg salad. SCAN YOUR MEALS WITH AI Point your camera at any plate. Our AI identifies every item, estimates portions, and calculates the total glycemic load in seconds. Edit any item, adjust portions, and watch GL recalculate in real-time. Works with home-cooked meals, restaurant plates, and packaged foods. PORTION-ACCURATE GLYCEMIC LOAD Other apps show the same GL whether you eat 50g or 500g. We recalculate GL, calories, and carbs the moment you move the portion slider. Because 100g of rice and 300g of rice are very different meals. DAILY FOOD DIARY Log breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. See your daily glycemic load fill up against a personalized target. A color-coded calendar shows green days (within target), amber (close), and red (over) at a glance. SMART FOOD SWAPS High-GI food detected? We show alternatives that lower your glucose impact. White rice (GI 73) becomes brown rice (GI 50), quinoa (GI 52), or bulgur (GI 48) — with the exact GL difference shown. BARCODE SCANNER Scan any packaged food for instant nutrition facts and estimated glycemic impact. Powered by Open Food Facts, the world's largest open food database. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See trends over days and weeks. Spot patterns between what you eat and how your glycemic load changes. Export reports to share with your doctor or dietitian. WHO IS THIS FOR People managing type 2 diabetes or prediabetes who want to understand how food affects blood sugar. Anyone following a low-GI diet for weight management, PCOS, gestational diabetes, or general wellness. Athletes and health-conscious individuals optimizing energy and performance through smarter carb choices. TRUSTED DATA GI and GL values come from the University of Sydney's International Glycemic Index Database and published clinical research. Every food entry shows its data source, so you always know where the numbers come from. PREMIUM Free users get unlimited food search, GI and GL lookup, and 3 AI scans per day. Premium unlocks unlimited AI scanning, barcode scanner, full diary history, smart swaps, detailed nutrition facts, and weekly progress reports. Premium is available as a weekly, monthly, or annual subscription: Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://www.openbeta.works/gi/privacy.html For general wellness and informational purposes only. This app is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, medication, or treatment plan.

About

Hypno Tutor

Features
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Hypno Tutor is a guided self-hypnosis practice for everyday life. It's built to help you slow down, focus, and rest deeply. Each session is assembled fresh from a library of evidence-informed techniques: yes-sets, embedded suggestions, future-pacing, breathing anchors, and imagery deepeners. The wording and pacing change from one session to the next, so the practice stays fresh instead of going stale. WILL THIS WORK FOR ME? Probably, at least a little. Self-hypnosis is a well-researched practice, and most people respond to it at some level. Some deeply, some gently. You don't have to "believe" in it. You just need a few quiet minutes to yourself. SESSIONS FOR WHAT YOU NEED Pick by what you're working on: calm, sleep, focus, mood, confidence, habit change, and more. Behind each choice is a rotating pool of session styles, so the same pick doesn't play the same way twice. A "Today" suggestion offers a sensible starting point for the time of day. GETTING READY FOR A BIG DAY? A self-paced Event Prep track builds toward a presentation, interview, or performance across the week before: a calming anchor installed early, rehearsal that practices the recovery as well as the moment, and a short session for the day itself. A SKILL YOU KEEP The aim is a practice you own, not an app you depend on. A Skills area teaches techniques you can take anywhere, no app needed. BUILT ON REAL PRACTICE Three induction styles you can lean into: • Spiegel eye-roll (the classic 30-second induction) • Cyclic sighing (a fast, parasympathetic breath pattern) • Progressive relaxation (the slow body scan) STANDALONE BREATHWORK Pure cyclic-sighing practice for the moments you need a quick reset. No induction needed. VOICES AND LANGUAGE Sessions are spoken by natural AI voices, in English or Spanish. Subscribers can pick their voice from four English options. HONEST, ACCESSIBLE PRICING Premium self-hypnosis apps can cost $100 a year or more. This one is $9.99 a year, or $1.99 a month. You get 3 free full-length sessions every month, every topic included, with no trial countdown. Subscribing unlocks unlimited sessions and your choice of voice. Cancel anytime in Settings. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No tracking pixels. No selling your data. Session audio is generated on demand and cached anonymously, never tied to you or your account. Just two cookies: one signs you in, one remembers your language. This app is designed for relaxation, focus, and personal practice. It is not a substitute for professional care. Legal Privacy Policy: https://hypno.digitalglue.dev/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Glycemic Index4 screens
Hypno Tutor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hypno Tutor at none against Glycemic Index's shown. Glycemic Index's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Glycemic Index sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Hypno Tutor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glycemic Index ships an update weekly, Hypno Tutor every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Glycemic Index versus Hypno Tutor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlycemic IndexHypno Tutor
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpenbeta LimitedDigital Glue, LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Glycemic Index

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Hypno Tutor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Glycemic Index free?
Glycemic Index is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hypno Tutor free?
Hypno Tutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Glycemic Index or Hypno Tutor have ads?
Glycemic Index shows ads; Hypno Tutor does not.
Which is updated more often, Glycemic Index or Hypno Tutor?
Glycemic Index ships an update weekly, and Hypno Tutor every 2 months. Most recently, Glycemic Index was updated on October 28, 2026 and Hypno Tutor on October 28, 2026.

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