Comparison

t vs Thinksulin

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

Head to head
About

t

Explore the features of an insulin pump's touchscreen interface without needing a prescription. This app is ideal for individuals with diabetes, their caregivers, or healthcare professionals to understand pump functionality.

Highlights
  • Explore touchscreen interface
  • Demonstrates pump features
  • No prescription required
  • Educational tool
  • Mobile device compatible
Features
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The t:simulator™ App is an easy way to explore the simple touchscreen interface of the t:slim X2™ Insulin Pump from Tandem Diabetes Care, no prescription or insurance verification required! Whether you’re a person living with diabetes, a relative or caregiver, or a healthcare provider, we make it simple to explore the t:slim X2 Pump’s features on your mobile device. THIS APPLICATION IS FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. IT SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR THERAPY DECISIONS. Due to the variety of sizes of compatible devices, the t:simulator App may not display the pump at actual size. Actual size is 2” x 3.13”. Please refer to the Technical Specifications in the Resources section of the app for more detailed information.

About

Thinksulin

Features
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Thinksulin was developed by ACI in consultation with the NSW Diabetes Taskforce and its In-hospital Management of Diabetes Mellitus Working Group and informed by: an evidence check of best practice care components of inpatient insulin management brokered by the Sax Institute for the Agency for Clinical Innovation (2024); clinician and consumer consultations; and clinical expertise. Thinksulin aims to enhance the capacity and/or capability of junior medical officers and nursing staff responsible for prescribing and administering of insulin to patients in hospital with diabetes, although it can be used by any clinician responsible for the care of people in hospital with diabetes. Thinksulin is a point of care app that provides information and decision support on blood glucose level targets, hypoglycaemia management, blood glucose monitoring, basal-bolus calculations, and charting and reviewing doses.

Screenshots

t3 screens
Thinksulin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: t at every 2 months against Thinksulin's every 9 months. t also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

t ships an update every 2 months, Thinksulin every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
t versus Thinksulin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertThinksulin
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (116 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTandem Diabetes Care, Inc.Agency for Clinical Innovation

Bugs and requests

t

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App won't open once downloaded
  • Simulator crashes on launch
  • App broken on iOS 12
  • Simulator app broken on iOS 12
  • Simulator crashes as soon as app is open
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  • Simulator not working
  • App crashes when opening on iPhone X
  • Simulator crashes on iOS 12
  • Simulator doesn't work
  • App bombs on launch
  • Lagging and not working properly
  • Doesn't update as often
  • US version installed on iPhone, needs German version

Requested features

14 requests
  • Actual app to control and manage the pump
  • App available in Canada/Europe
  • Display beep noises for alerts
  • Simulate real-world issues like occlusions
  • Ability to simulate changing the pump
Show 9 more
  • Bolus from the app
  • Option to change mmol/l to mg/dl
  • Bluetooth control of the pump
  • App to upload reports from the pump for iPad
  • Integrate with Apple Watch for alerts
  • Actual app that sends information to phone
  • Simulate confirmation screens and alarms
  • More realistic simulation of pump usage
  • Display insulin on board information

Thinksulin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

t

No in-app purchases

None

Thinksulin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is t free?
t is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thinksulin free?
Thinksulin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do t or Thinksulin have ads?
Neither t nor Thinksulin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, t or Thinksulin?
t ships an update every 2 months, and Thinksulin every 9 months. Most recently, t was updated on October 13, 2026 and Thinksulin on October 10, 2026.

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