Comparison

t vs MiniMed Go

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
Read full description

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

MiniMed Go

This app integrates continuous glucose monitor readings with insulin dose data from a smart insulin pen. It helps manage diabetes by displaying glucose trends, logging insulin, and providing alerts for glucose levels and doses. Treatment decisions should be made with a healthcare professional.

Highlights
  • Integrates CGM and smart insulin pen data
  • Displays glucose readings and trend arrows
  • Automatically logs insulin doses
  • Tracks active insulin
  • Dose calculator
  • Low/high glucose and insulin dose alerts
Features
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The MiniMed Go™ app is fully replacing the InPen™ App. The InPen App is no longer available to download. If you use the InPen smart insulin pen, please download MiniMed Go to get started. A CGM IS NOT REQUIRED to use MiniMed Go with InPen. To get started without a CGM: When prompted to select a sensor, choose either option. On the next screen, select “Start later” and continue with app setup. If you choose to add a sensor to your therapy in the future, you can do so at that time.  The app can be used with InPen, Instinct sensor made by Abbott, or Simplera™ sensor CGMs, and with Apple Watch™ to view glucose readings and receive alerts. When connected to a CGM, the app supports display of Sensor Glucose (SG) values and trend arrows. The app also supports alerts or reminders for low glucose, high glucose, and insulin doses.  The MiniMed Go app should only be used with supported mobile devices and operating systems. In order to access the list of the supported mobile devices and operating systems, go to https://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/customer-support/app-support/device-compatibility.     IMPORTANT NOTE: The MiniMed Go app is intended for use with the InPen smart insulin pen and compatible continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems and compatible rapid-acting insulins (NovoRapid, Fiasp, or Humalog) to aid in diabetes management through multiple daily injections.   Instinct sensor with InPen smart insulin pen is indicated for ages 7 and up, or for ages 2-6 years under the supervision of an adult caregiver. Simplera sensor with InPen smart insulin pen is approved for ages 18 years and older. Adequate sight and hearing, compatible mobile device and operating system, pairing and connectivity, proper settings, accurate manual logging of insulin doses administered by means other than InPen, and occasional blood glucose meter (BGM) readings are all required for proper functioning of the system.   Treatment decisions are to be made in consultation with a healthcare professional and on the basis of a combination of glucose readings, trend arrows, glucose target, active alerts, and recent events (such as insulin doses, exercise, meals, and medications).   Failure to observe these and other details as found in the user guides can result in incorrect dosing, missed alerts and notifications, and ultimately hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, with serious injury or death possible. For complete details, consult the appropriate system and component user guides at https://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/support/download-library/user-guides, taking care to select the correct country.  ©2026 Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. MiniMed and MiniMed logo are trademarks of Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. ™*Third-party brands are trademarks of their respective owners. All other brands are trademarks of a Medtronic company.  Apple, App Store, and Apple Watch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Medtronic is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Screenshots

t3 screens
MiniMed Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: t at 3.6 against MiniMed Go's 3.3. t also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 116 and 180 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of t's written reviews are positive against 30% of MiniMed Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

t ships an update every 2 months, MiniMed Go every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
t versus MiniMed Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertMiniMed Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (116 ratings) — better3.3 (180 ratings)
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews — better29.7% of reviews
Number of ratings116180 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB223 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTandem Diabetes Care Inc.MiniMed

Customer experience

t

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

MiniMed Go

All ratings77 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative33.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative64.9%

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
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  • 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

MiniMed Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

t

No in-app purchases

None

MiniMed Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is t free?
t is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MiniMed Go free?
MiniMed Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, t or MiniMed Go?
t is rated higher. t averages 3.6 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while MiniMed Go averages 3.3 from 180 ratings.
Do t or MiniMed Go have ads?
Neither t nor MiniMed Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, t or MiniMed Go?
t ships an update every 2 months, and MiniMed Go every 6 weeks. Most recently, t was updated on November 13, 2026 and MiniMed Go on November 12, 2026.

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