Comparison

Stable T1D 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

Stable T1D

Features
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Your life does not have to stop because Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) showed up. Let Stable help you take control and live with more confidence around your daily Diabetes management. Stable supports people living with T1D by building practical confidence through lived experience, real-world strategies, and a supportive Diabetes Community focused on better Blood Glucose control. Discover Tracks - Foundations - Build a strong foundation for managing Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) with essential concepts around daily Diabetes care. - Advanced Foundations - Go deeper into T1D management with practical strategies to better understand Blood Glucose patterns and improve confidence in everyday decisions. - Understanding Insulin - Learn how Insulin works, how it affects Blood Glucose, and how to make more informed Diabetes management decisions. - Carb Counting - Master Carb counting techniques to better predict Blood Glucose responses and support more accurate Insulin dosing. - Insulin Timing - Discover how Insulin timing influences Blood Sugar levels and learn strategies to improve post-meal Glucose outcomes. - Insulin Sensitivity & Resistance - Understand the factors that affect Insulin sensitivity and resistance, helping you adapt your T1D management with greater confidence. - Treating Hypos - Learn practical approaches for recognizing and treating low Blood Sugar events while minimizing disruption to your day. - Treating Hypers - Understand how to identify, manage, and learn from high Blood Glucose events to support better long-term Diabetes control. - Each track is shaped by people who live with Type 1 Diabetes, sharing what works in real life. Topics are broken into simple, manageable steps so you can learn gradually and apply them in your own way. No overwhelm. Just practical progress that fits your life. Build Habits That Stick - Track daily Non-Negotiables that support long-term healthy Type 1 Diabetes outcomes. - Improve consistency in overall Glucose management through small daily habits. - Reinforce routines and streaks that focus on sustainable habit-building that improves everyday T1D management. Apple Health - Connect Apple Health to bring your blood glucose readings into stable, see your Time In Range over the last 3, 7, 14 or 35 days and understand how your blood glucose correlate to your habits. - Private by design. Your glucose data stays on your device. stable only reads from Apple Health and never changes your health data. Community - You’re not doing this alone. Join a community that understands. - Vote on topics, shape future content, and learn what matters most right now. Stable is designed to support progress, not perfection. Disclaimer Stable is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical decisions. Privacy Policy: https://stablet1d.com/privacy-1.1.0.pdf Terms of Use: https://stablet1d.com/terms-1.0.0.pdf

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

Stable T1D4 screens
Nectar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Nectar at 3 against Stable T1D's 1. Nectar also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Stable T1D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Nectar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Stable T1D versus Nectar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStable T1DNectar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS26.117.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJessica Cilia BaldacchinoTaras Kochubey

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stable T1D

Subscriptions2
  • Stable Unlimited Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Stable Unlimited Yearly$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Nectar

Subscriptions1
  • Server Hero Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time2
  • Buy a Coffee$2.99
  • Buy a Pizza$9.99

Questions

Is Stable T1D free?
Stable T1D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nectar free?
Nectar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stable T1D or Nectar have ads?
Neither Stable T1D nor Nectar shows ads.

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