Comparison

t vs Fingertip Drug Coverage

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

Fingertip Drug Coverage

Access comprehensive formulary information for commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and PBM plans across the US. This tool helps pharmaceutical professionals and healthcare providers quickly determine drug coverage status for various health plans.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive formulary database
  • Real-time drug status checks
  • Access on the go
  • Favorite payers and drugs
  • Simple to use interface
Features
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Fingertip Drug Coverage maintains the highest quality and most comprehensive, integrated, database of formulary information in the United States, covering virtually all commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and PBM plans. Our services allow pharmaceutical executives, including brand teams, and sales professionals to leverage managed care formulary information as a significant and competitive advantage. Our formulary solutions are made available to hundreds of thousands of physicians and other healthcare providers throughout the United States. Our iPad/iPhone application is a simple-to-use tool that allows you to determine formulary drug status for health plans in your area from our industry-leading real-time formulary database. * Access On the Go - Access formulary information everywhere you go. * Simple to Use - Download our free iPad/iPhone App and you will have real-time industry-leading data at your fingertips. * Enhanced Personalization – Advanced features include the ability to store “Favorite Payers” and “Favorite Drugs” for quick reference. Medical Disclaimer:- "This app does not make any medical claims or recommend any medical treatments. Users should seek a doctor’s advice before making any medical decisions."

Screenshots

t3 screens
Fingertip Drug Coverage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: t at 3.6 against Fingertip Drug Coverage's 2.3. t also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 20%) and ratings volume (116 vs 23). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

t holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: t has 116 ratings behind it against 23, 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 20% of Fingertip Drug Coverage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

t ships an update every 2 months, Fingertip Drug Coverage every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
t versus Fingertip Drug Coverage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertFingertip Drug Coverage
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (116 ratings) — better2.3 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings116 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTandem Diabetes Care, Inc.Clarivate Analytics (US) LLC

Customer experience

t

All ratings116 ratings
Positive62.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative28.4%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative53.0%

Fingertip Drug Coverage

All ratings23 ratings
Positive30.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

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

Fingertip Drug Coverage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

t

No in-app purchases

None

Fingertip Drug Coverage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is t free?
t is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fingertip Drug Coverage free?
Fingertip Drug Coverage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, t or Fingertip Drug Coverage?
t is rated higher. t averages 3.6 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Fingertip Drug Coverage averages 2.3 from 23 ratings.
Do t or Fingertip Drug Coverage have ads?
Neither t nor Fingertip Drug Coverage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, t or Fingertip Drug Coverage?
t ships an update every 2 months, and Fingertip Drug Coverage every 3 months. Most recently, t was updated on November 6, 2026 and Fingertip Drug Coverage on November 3, 2026.

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