# t vs CareLink™ Connect US

The clearest difference is rating: t at 3.6 against CareLink™ Connect US's 2.9. t also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 11%) and ratings volume (116 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

t holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: t has 116 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of t's written reviews are positive against 11% of CareLink™ Connect US's.

t ships an update every 2 months, CareLink™ Connect US every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | t | CareLink™ Connect US |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsimulator-app/id955568377/reviews)** | [2.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carelink-connect-us/id1535972481/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **42.4% of reviews** | 10.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 31 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955568376) | [Medtronic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/445860677) |

## What reviewers say

### t

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsimulator-app/id955568377)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for education and training
- 👍 Realistic pump interface replica
- 👍 Useful for pre-pump decision making
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 👍 Helpful for understanding the pump

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Simulator not interactive
- 🐛 Doesn't simulate real-world issues (occlusions)
- 🐛 Lacks confirmation screens and alarms
- 🐛 Not a true simulation of pump usage
- 🐛 Only shows basic functions

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### CareLink™ Connect US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carelink-connect-us/id1535972481)

This app allows authorized caregivers to remotely monitor the glucose levels of up to five individuals with diabetes. It provides access to sensor glucose data and insulin pump or CGM system information from compatible Medtronic devices.

**Highlights:** Monitor up to five people simultaneously, View sensor glucose levels, Access insulin pump information, Access CGM system information, Secondary display of diabetes data

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Helpful for monitoring diabetic patient's data
- 🤝 Useful for caregivers to track patient's glucose levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Frequent log-out issues
- 🔍 Difficulty connecting to the pump/sensor
- 🔔 Unreliable notifications and alerts
- 🤔 Confusing user interface and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with latest iOS versions
- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Data sync issues between app and pump/sensor

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch support
- Improve notification customization and reliability
- Allow multiple patient monitoring on a single account
- Provide better integration with other diabetes management apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is t free?

t is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CareLink™ Connect US free?

CareLink™ Connect US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, t or CareLink™ Connect US?

t is rated higher. t averages 3.6 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while CareLink™ Connect US averages 2.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do t or CareLink™ Connect US have ads?

Neither t nor CareLink™ Connect US shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, t or CareLink™ Connect US?

t ships an update every 2 months, and CareLink™ Connect US every 4 months. Most recently, t was updated on October 24, 2026 and CareLink™ Connect US on October 31, 2026.

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