HealthLog vs mySugr: which app should you use?

Which is better, HealthLog or mySugr?

Choose mySugr if diabetes is your focus and you want meal and carb logging, device syncing and a playful interface, or if you use Android; choose HealthLog if you log blood sugar together with blood pressure, weight and pulse on iPhone and want PDF and CSV reports with notes and tags. Healthify NZ notes that mySugr's reports, reminders and coach are in the paid Pro version and that the free version includes ads. HealthLog creates reports on the device, sets measurement reminders, needs no account and stores entries in an encrypted file on the device; Premium is weekly, monthly or a lifetime purchase. Both are logs, not medical advice: your care team interprets the readings.

HealthLog and mySugr side by side

	HealthLog	mySugr
Platforms	iOS	iOS, Android
Price to download	Free to download	Free to download
Store rating	4.3 (6 ratings, 2026-11-01)	4.7 (33,531 ratings, 2026-11-02)
Focus	Blood pressure, blood sugar, weight and pulse in one diary	Diabetes: blood glucose, meals and carbs [source]
Blood pressure	Yes, alongside the other measurements	Not covered in our sources
Reports	PDF and CSV reports generated on the device	Reports are in the paid Pro version [source]
Reminders	Measurement reminders at times you choose	Reminders are in the paid Pro version [source]
Device sync	Optional Apple Health access; manual entry from any meter or cuff	Device syncing; Dexcom data works via Apple Health on iPhone [source]
Ads	Not covered in data.json	Free version includes ads [source]

Choose HealthLog if

You track blood pressure and blood sugar and want them in one place
You want PDF and CSV reports and reminders without a monthly plan, using the lifetime option
You want notes and tags on each reading and no account

Choose mySugr if

You manage diabetes and want meal and carb logging with your glucose
You want device syncing, rewards and a fun interface
You use Android, or want a coach in the Pro version

Questions

Is HealthLog a diabetes app?

HealthLog is a general diary: you choose which of blood pressure, blood sugar, weight and pulse to track. It does not log meals or carbs. mySugr is built around diabetes.

Does mySugr make PDF reports for free?

According to Healthify NZ, reports are in mySugr's paid Pro version. HealthLog is free to download, and its Premium is weekly, monthly or a one-time lifetime purchase.