Omnipod® 5 App Reviews

by B_Ben1

The emails from this app seemed to indicate that Omnipod would support integration with Dexcom G7 at go-live. However, it now says only G6, with no timeline for direct to G7. The separate controller can do both, why not the native app!? Had my hopes so high, and it’s a very significant disappointment. I will likely need to continue with the awful separate controller, instead of enjoying the benefits of this control! Please correct this quickly!!

by GonzoHere

This is complete User error but man it's so enfuriating that I switch over my current pod session over to the iPhone (finally) and OOPS I have the G7. Again, I knew this was the case but I completely forgot and it's maddening that you release an app that is half baked. Again, I'm mad at myself but also mad at you guys.

Time to inject myself again just to change the pod to my old receiver. Another broken experience.

by Franky 2 Toes

The original controller was an antiquated royal peace of junk with a battery life of a gnat. Would have given it five stars if it was produced back when it was promised approximately three years ago. Not sure how a company that receives so much funds took an entire year after FDA approval to come up with the product they promised three years ago. This is not a thank you more of a… about time! 🤯

by VP_CPA

After I installed Omnipod , screen stays on unless I manually lock. If I lock and screen turns on after any notification, it will stay on till I manually press lock button again.

Screen turning/staying on was not the an issue till I downloaded Omnipod. FYI, I have downloaded only Omnipod today and have not made any changes in setting.

by RaShaJa

First I want to thank Insulet for a great app. It was definitely worth the wait. However it is missing the feature to record sites. This is such an important feature to help with site rotations and keeping track of which sites work best. I am free of the PDM but now I have to take another action to record sites. I love Omnipod , I don’t love having to lose functionally of an important feature to get it.

by Henrique-Lian

First of all I am very happy with Omnipod. I have a problem with numeric format, while I use comma and not dots to separate decimal digits. So I was unable to manually bolus with decimal numbers. I could only do it when I change the numeric format on my iOS settings. I also have a suggestion to put quantity in custom foods when bolus. (E.g. banana - 2 un) because I can’t add two of the same custom foods.

by Britjps

I’m really happy that Omnipod is finally out, and they added custom foods back, but I’m really disappointed that the option to track where you put your pod in is no longer a feature. Please bring this back (also a way to track dexcom location could be nice 🤷🏼‍♀️)

by >^._.^<

I am so happy they finally released the this app 5 App for iPhones. I hated having to carry 2 phones with me everywhere and explain to everyone that it wasn’t a “burner phone” and why. So far, it has been working great!

by MacF45

Really enjoyed the first few days of using Omnipod, although I would really love to see an update that includes an iphone/apple watch widget, and also the ability to silence your pod when a bolus has finished.

by Randy Liv

Finally no PDM. However, I was expecting it to have widgets similar to dexcom where I didn’t have to open an app to see IOB or other info. Also need the record pod site feature from PDM. That is a crucial feature that I relied on, now I don’t have it with the IOS app. Disappointing.

by Zschroeder05

Omnipod is perfect! It makes life on the this app 5 system so much more convenient. I’ve been waiting so long for Omnipod to be released! It would’ve gotten a 5 star had it not taken so long to be released.

by Kdavis61

You have healed a small part of so many diabetics with Omnipod. While the wait was painful, you guys did it! Congrats to your team and thank you from many diabetics.

by SRNA Charles

Long wait is finally over, but is there a reason yall got rid of the “Record Pod Site” function? That’s literally my only issue with it (I don’t use the Dexcom G7). Be real nice if yall could go ahead and add that back…..

by EVanJTaylor

The only the only two things I need to happen is an update for the compatability with the Dexcom G7, and for the this app 5 app to read and write insulin, and carbohydrate information to Apple health. But I love Omnipod is familiar yet updated and it is everything I expected.

by MTPHX55

Omnipod has worked flawlessly! It has been a long wait to finally be able to just carry around your phone. Please don’t take forever to get it to work with the G7 🤞🏽🙏

by Daniellthrotter111

Got my this app 5 app set up and just gave my first bolus straight from my phone. Losing the PDM will be a huge quality of life increase! One piece of feedback though -> I used to always record my site placement to make sure I keep an organized, steady rotation. This version of Omnipod did not have that feature. Would love to see this added in a future update!

by LMan2112

Thank you Insulet/this app for delivering this. It’s been a long wait, and you have taken a lot heat for that, but kudos for getting it across the finish line! This will be a real significant life improvement, to not have to carry around one more thing. Thank you!

by TheCurlySoprano

I have been using it since 7/1 with the LMR for Omnipod . I am very happy with it and love the freedom I have with just one device to control both my CGM and pump. My only ask is PLEASE add in the feature that the controller has to track the pod placement sites with dates. It’s the only thing I am missing!!

by Juliakopp

I have been waiting for this and so happy it is finally here! It is working great so far and making my life a lot easier! I would like to start using the Dexcom G7 soon but will wait until it is compatible with the this app app. I’m fine waiting though, I will take what I can get! Thank you!

by Robertson2323

I’m so glad Omnipod was released!
This is the absolute best thing that has happened to the industry since I’ve been on insulin. Hope there are more great inventions to come!
Thank you!