Comparison

CarbTrack vs Handle

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

Head to head
About

CarbTrack

This app helps individuals with diabetes understand how their meals impact blood sugar levels. It uses AI to estimate carbs from food photos, logs glucose readings, and provides insights into meal timing and patterns. It integrates with CGMs and offers community support.

Highlights
  • AI Photo Carb Detection
  • Blood Sugar Logging & Trends
  • Meal Pattern Analysis
  • Smart Glucose Spike Alerts
  • CGM Integration
  • Community Meal Sharing
Features
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CarbTrack is a glucose tracker with carb counting built in. Your CGM shows the line. CarbTrack adds what you ate, the carbs, your insulin and the timing, so you can see why the line moved and which meals tend to go smoothly for you. GLUCOSE FROM YOUR CGM OR METER Sync readings automatically from Dexcom (through Dexcom Share), FreeStyle Libre (through LibreView) or Nightscout, plus Apple Health. Connect a Bluetooth meter or log readings by hand: fasting, before or after a meal, at bedtime. SNAP A MEAL, GET A CARB ESTIMATE Take a photo and get estimated carbs and macros in seconds. Everything is editable. You can also log by voice, search ingredients, or repeat a meal you've had before. SEE WHAT EACH MEAL DID For every meal, CarbTrack shows the glucose curve over the next hours: where you started, the peak, how long it took and the total rise. Share a meal's curve as an image, with or without your numbers. INSIGHTS OVER DAYS, WEEKS AND MONTHS Time in range, average glucose, variability, estimated A1c (GMI), time below range, dawn phenomenon, highs and lows by time of day, and weekday versus weekend patterns. ALERTS, WATCH AND WIDGETS High and low glucose alerts, live glucose on Apple Watch and in a Live Activity, and a home screen widget. INSULIN, EXERCISE AND REMINDERS Log insulin doses and exercise on the same timeline as meals and readings. Set meal and logging reminders. ASK THE ASSISTANT Ask questions about your own logs and patterns, by text or voice. In English, Russian, Ukrainian and Portuguese, in mg/dL or mmol/L. CarbTrack provides educational information and is not a medical device. It doesn't give dosing advice. Always follow your clinician's guidance for treatment decisions. Dexcom, FreeStyle Libre, LibreView and Nightscout are trademarks of their owners; CarbTrack is not affiliated with them.

About

Handle

Features
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Your shots. Your progress. Your whole story. Handle is the GLP-1 tracker that brings your doses, weight, side effects, and daily habits together. Spend less time keeping track of everything and more time living your life. Whether you're starting semaglutide or tirzepatide, or already finding your routine, Handle helps you keep a clear record of your treatment. STAY ON TOP OF YOUR DOSES Log injections or tablets, save injection sites, and set medication reminders. Keep your schedule and dose history together, so there's less to remember. SEE MORE THAN THE SCALE Track your weight alongside your treatment history. Look back at your doses, check-ins, and daily notes to see your progress in context. KEEP TRACK OF HOW YOU FEEL Record symptoms and side effects with daily and weekly check-ins. Save the details while they're fresh, so you have a clearer record for your next appointment. KEEP DAILY HABITS CLOSE Log food, water, and training. Keep your protein and calorie targets alongside your treatment record, with one place to return to throughout the day. GET MORE CLARITY WITH HANDLE PREMIUM - Explore estimated medication levels between doses for supported treatments. - Get AI nutrition estimates from a food photo, then review and edit before saving. - Turn your treatment record into a printable consultation report. - Share a report link with your prescriber and revoke it whenever you choose. YOUR RECORD, YOUR CHOICE Choose when to share your consultation report. Your private daily notes stay out of shared reports. Manage shared links or delete your account from inside the app. START WITH THE ROUTINE YOU HAVE Create an account with Apple, Google, your phone number, or email. Add your treatment and make space for the daily habits that matter to you. Your goals. One day at a time. SUBSCRIPTIONS Daily recording is free. Premium features require an optional auto-renewing subscription. View available plans and prices in the app. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Deleting your Handle account does not cancel a subscription. Handle is a tracking companion, not a medical provider. It does not diagnose conditions, recommend doses, or replace professional medical advice. Medication levels and food-photo results are estimates. Follow your prescriber's instructions for your treatment. Privacy Policy: https://handlehealth.co/privacy Terms of Use: https://handlehealth.co/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CarbTrack4 screens
Handle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CarbTrack at none against Handle's 3. CarbTrack also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Handle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads 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. Handle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CarbTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CarbTrack ships an update every 11 days, Handle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CarbTrack versus Handle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarbTrackHandle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB61 MB
Age rating17++4
DeveloperSif El Islam KouiderSupawat Kaewma

In-app purchases

None

CarbTrack

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Handle

Subscriptions3
  • Handle Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Handle Plus Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Handle Plus Yearly Trial7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is CarbTrack free?
CarbTrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Handle free?
Handle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CarbTrack or Handle have ads?
Neither CarbTrack nor Handle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CarbTrack or Handle?
CarbTrack ships an update every 11 days, and Handle every 3 days. Most recently, CarbTrack was updated on November 9, 2026 and Handle on November 10, 2026.

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