Tidepool Mobile vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Tidepool Mobile's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Tidepool Mobile This App	mySugr - Diabetes Tracker Log Nemesis	Glucose Buddy Diabetes Tracker Contender	OneTouch Reveal® app Contender	Libre by Abbott Contender	athenaPatient Peer	Medisafe Medication Management Peer	Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Tidepool Project	mySugr GmbH	Azumio Inc.	LifeScan, Inc.	Abbott Labs	athenahealth	MediSafe Inc.	Evolve Medical Systems, LLC
Category	Medical	Medical	Medical	Medical	Medical	Medical	Medical	Medical
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	2.8 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.5 / 5
Ratings Count	69	30,731	24,578	157,964	105,459	133,878	99,626	55,607
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Nov 25, 2015	Jun 3, 2013	Oct 28, 2008	Nov 8, 2013	Mar 31, 2025	Nov 16, 2022	Nov 8, 2012	Jun 28, 2012
Last Updated	Sep 30, 2020	Apr 12, 2026	Apr 26, 2026	Dec 4, 2025	Jan 16, 2026	Apr 17, 2026	Feb 10, 2026	Apr 15, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	-	terrible	-	mixed	-	terrible	-
Score	50/100	-	15/100	-	45/100	-	25/100	-
Praises	-	-	Comprehensive health tracking features allow users to monitor glucose and blood pressure effectively	-	Real-time glucose monitoring provides freedom from manual finger-prick testing throughout the day	-	Reliable medication reminders provide essential daily support for managing complex health schedules	-
Complaints	-	-	Persistent application crashes and loading failures prevent access to critical health data Aggressive subscription prompts and paywalls frustrate users attempting to access basic functionality	-	Frequent Bluetooth connection drops between the sensor and mobile device disrupt continuous data tracking	-	Frequent application crashes and interface freezes prevent users from logging medication doses Aggressive transition to a paid subscription model locks users out of existing data	-
Requests	-	-	Seamless integration with third-party health platforms for data synchronization and backup	-	Integration with Apple Health is requested to centralize glucose data with other health metrics	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Vendor-neutral data interoperability across major pump and CGM brands Clinical-grade visualization supports telemedicine workflows Opt-in research donation creates high-value medical datasets	-	15-year market presence builds significant trust Direct hardware integration creates high switching costs	-	Proprietary sensor-hardware integration creates high switching costs LibreView clinical data management drives provider-led prescription volume	-	Clinical-grade drug interaction engine Deep integration with US health infrastructure Multi-user family sync	-
Weaknesses	2.8-star rating average across platforms Lack of real-time data streaming forces manual sync friction Interface design lacks consumer-friendly engagement loops	-	2.25★ Android rating vs 4.8★ iOS rating Persistent launch-time crashes on latest versions Unresponsive customer support for billing issues	-	Frequent Bluetooth connection drops Lack of Apple Health data syncing 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap	-	High crash frequency post-update Mandatory paywall for historical data Inconsistent notification reliability	-
Pricing	free	freemium	subscription	free	free	free	freemium	free
Momentum	Zombie	Intense	Maintenance	Steady	-	Active	Active	Intense
Update Cadence	5 versions	5 versions	3 versions, ~325d avg	5 versions	-	5 versions	5 versions, ~11d avg	5 versions

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