# Lighter vs Mely GLP

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mely GLP at free with in-app purchases against Lighter's subscription. Mely GLP also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Lighter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (24 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lighter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Mely GLP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lighter against 5.0 for Mely GLP. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Lighter ships an update every 4 days, Mely GLP every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | Mely GLP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter-glp-1-peptide-tracker/id6787544143/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mely-glp-1-tracker/id6790833821/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 82 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Flame Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764665616) | [Brendan Buchanan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771583101) |

## What reviewers say

### Lighter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter-glp-1-peptide-tracker/id6787544143)

Effortlessly track your GLP-1 medication doses, injection sites, and side effects. Monitor your medication levels and weight trends with a simple, intuitive interface designed for consistency.

**Highlights:** Log injections or pills in seconds, Rotate injection sites on a body map, Set shot-day reminders, View estimated medication level, Track side effects and patterns, Monitor weight trends, No account required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lighter Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Lighter Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |


### Mely GLP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mely-glp-1-tracker/id6790833821)

This app helps individuals on GLP-1 medications manage their treatment by tracking doses, meals, hydration, weight, and side effects. It provides reminders and allows users to set personalized goals to monitor progress and maintain consistency.

**Highlights:** GLP-1 medication tracking, Dose schedules and reminders, Meal and nutrient logging, Weight and progress photo history, Side effect and hunger tracking, Personalized goal setting

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meto Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Meto Pro Yearly Offering | $59.99 | per year |
| Meto Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lighter free?

Lighter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mely GLP free?

Mely GLP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lighter or Mely GLP?

Lighter and Mely GLP are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 24 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Lighter or Mely GLP have ads?

Mely GLP shows ads; Lighter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lighter or Mely GLP?

Lighter ships an update every 4 days, and Mely GLP every 3 days. Most recently, Lighter was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mely GLP on October 7, 2026.

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