TRUE MANAGER™ AIR vs Dexcom G6
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TRUE MANAGER™ AIR
Track blood glucose data with a wireless meter to gain insights into daily activity and glucose results. Visualize trends with charts and graphs, add notes, and share data with healthcare providers and loved ones to aid in diabetes management.
- Logbook with date, time, and glucose results
- Customizable event tags and personal notes
- Color-coded glucose results based on target ranges
- Six insightful reports (Average, Conformance, Trend, Logbook, Modal Day/Week)
- Data sharing via PDF through email
- In-app help screens
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With TRUE MANAGER™ AIR Mobile App and a "TRUE" branded blood glucose wireless meter, you can track data to get valuable insights that link daily activity with your glucose results. Easy-to-read charts, graphs and customizable notes make understanding data actionable. Also, share data with healthcare providers, friends, and family to help manage diabetes. Features: o Simple to navigate logbook shows date, time, blood glucose results and event tag from meter o Additional event tags may be added to results in addition to personal notes o Each blood glucose result is color coded to indicate if you are within acceptable range. You may customize the ranges given to you by your healthcare professional or use the default setting which are the established 2015 American Diabetes Association guideline target ranges (mg/dL): YELLOW = Above Normal, greater than 130 GREEN = Normal, 80-130 RED = Hypoglycemic, less than 70 NOTE: A doctor or healthcare professional determines how often to test and what the target ranges are for blood glucose results. o Six Reports provide total insights : ▪ Average Report - View 7, 14, 30, 60, 90 and 120 day averages to review general trending and spot areas for improvement. ▪ Conformance Report - This report displays pre- and post- meal glucose results in a pie chart format. Each pie chart is divided into color coded sections identifying the percentage of glucose results that are above, within or below targeted ranges for each testing time. ▪ Glucose Trend Report - This graph can be customized by target range, date and time to reveal patterns and to quickly identify glucose results that are too low or too high. ▪ Logbook Report - Review all glucose results, including control results, over a specific time period in chronological order. ▪ Modal Day/Week Report - View all results in specific time blocks per day or week. Color coded for easy review of glucose results within, above or below customized target ranges. o Share data via PDF through email with healthcare providers, friends and family. o Help screens are available on most pages if assistance is needed. Important Information: • TRUE MANAGER AIR App is not for diagnostic use. • NEVER change your treatment plan without consulting a Doctor or Healthcare Professional. • TRUE MANAGER AIR App is for use with only specified supported mobile devices. Go to www.trividiahealth.com/truemanagerair for a list of compatible mobile devices. • This product is intended for single patient use to support better diabetes management without providing specific treatment or treatment suggestions. • Refer to your "TRUE" branded wireless glucose meter Owner’s Booklet for pairing instructions.
Dexcom G6
Monitor your glucose levels in real-time with continuous glucose monitoring. Receive personalized alerts for high or low glucose, and share your data with loved ones. This app is designed for individuals managing diabetes with compatible CGM systems.
- Real-time glucose readings
- Personalized trend alerts
- Customizable alert schedules
- Share glucose data with followers
- Health app integration
- Apple Watch app support
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Only use this app if you have the Dexcom G6 or G6 Pro CGM Systems. Always know your glucose number and where it’s heading with the Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems –indicated for diabetes treatment decisions with zero fingersticks and no calibration.* Before you start making treatment decisions with your G6 or G6 Pro, work with your healthcare provider to learn how. *Fingersticks required for diabetes management decisions if symptoms do not match readings. Always know your glucose number with just a quick glance at your compatible smartphone or smartwatch. For a list of compatible devices visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility. Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro provide real-time glucose readings for patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes every five minutes. Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro are indicated for children, age 2 years and older. The Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro Systems provide personalized trend alerts on your smart device and let you see when your glucose levels are going too low, or too high, so you can better manage your diabetes. The Alert Schedule** feature lets you schedule and customize a second set of alerts. Custom alert sounds are available, including a Vibrate-Only option on the phone for glucose alerts. The only exception is the Urgent Low Alarm, which you can’t turn off. The Always Sound** setting, which is on by default, allows you to receive certain Dexcom CGM Alerts even if your phone sound is off, set to vibrate, or in Do Not Disturb mode. This allows you to silence calls or texts but still receive audible CGM Alarm and Alerts, including the Urgent Low Alarm, Low and High Glucose alerts, Urgent Low Soon Alert**, and Rise and Fall Rate alerts**. A Home screen icon shows you if your Alerts will sound or not. For safety, the Urgent Low Alarm and three alerts can’t be silenced: Transmitter Failed, Sensor Failed, and App Stopped. Other features: • Share** your glucose data with up to ten followers in real time. Followers can monitor your glucose data and trends in real time on their compatible smart device with the Dexcom Follow** app. Share and Follow functions require an internet connection • Health app access so you can share retrospective glucose data with third party apps • Today View widget allows you to view your glucose data on the lock screen of your smart device • Add a shortcut to Siri to run by asking Siri to read your current glucose value, using a custom phrase **Not available on Dexcom G6 Pro CGM System Apple Watch View your glucose information, trend graph, and alerts and alarm right from your wrist with the Dexcom G6 Apple Watch app. Watches require compatible smart device to use app. Customer Reviews This app store should not be used as your first point of contact to resolve technical or customer services issues. In order to protect your privacy and personal information, and promptly resolve any technical or customer services issues you are having with any Dexcom product, please contact 1-888-738-3646 or www.dexcom.com/tech-support. Dexcom is required to follow up with customers regarding product-related complaints. If Dexcom determines that your comment/complaint requires follow up, a technical support representative will attempt to contact you to gather more information regarding your comment/complaint. Dexcom is a registered trademark in the US.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dexcom G6 at 3.1 against TRUE MANAGER™ AIR's 2.1. Dexcom G6 also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 15 months). TRUE MANAGER™ AIR's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dexcom G6 holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dexcom G6 has 9K ratings behind it against 351, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of TRUE MANAGER™ AIR's written reviews are positive against 34% of Dexcom G6's.
TRUE MANAGER™ AIR ships an update every 15 months, Dexcom G6 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TRUE MANAGER™ AIR | Dexcom G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (351 ratings) | 3.1 (9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | 34.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 351 | 9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trividia Health, Inc. | DexCom, Inc. |
Customer experience
TRUE MANAGER™ AIR
Dexcom G6
User reviews
TRUE MANAGER™ AIR
From 351 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Tracking made easy
- 📊 Helpful graphs and data
- 💻 Bluetooth connectivity
Room to improve
- 🚫 No Apple Health integration
- 🌙 Lack of dark mode support
- 🔌 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔁 Duplicate data entries
Dexcom G6
From 9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Continuous glucose monitoring
- 📈 Helpful for managing diabetes
- 🤝 Shares data with others
- 🔋 Long-lasting sensor
Room to improve
- 🔊 Overly loud alerts
- 🔄 Frequent signal loss
- 🤯 Inconsistent accuracy
- 📱 App crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Short sensor lifespan
Bugs and requests
TRUE MANAGER™ AIR
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Text visibility issues in dark mode
Requested features
5 requests- Integrate with Apple Health
- Add dark mode option
- Improve Bluetooth connectivity
- Allow custom target ranges
- Implement data deletion functionality
Dexcom G6
Reported bugs
3 issues- App unable to reconnect after signal loss
- Calibration issues and errors
- Notifications not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Add notes for carbs and exercise
- Customizable alert settings
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Dark mode option
In-app purchases
TRUE MANAGER™ AIR
No in-app purchases
Dexcom G6
No in-app purchases
Questions
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