Phaze vs Mingo
Both apps help Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy users track medications and food. Phaze offers pharmacokinetic dose tracking, ghost overlay progress photos, and a structured 5-Phaze habit system. Mingo brings a flamingo companion, voice food input, and Dexcom glucose integration. Here is how they compare.
Feature-by-feature comparison
An honest look at what each app offers. We highlight where Phaze leads and where Mingo has the edge.
Pricing comparison
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Key differences
Beyond the feature checklist, here is what really sets these two GLP-1 apps apart.
Pharmacokinetic Tracking vs Shot Scheduling
Phaze features a real-time Dose Cycle Ring powered by FDA pharmacokinetic data, showing your medication's absorption, peak, and clearance phases. Combined with injection site rotation maps, titration tracking, and a Dose Increase Planner with smart reminders, Phaze offers clinical-grade medication insights. Mingo focuses on shot scheduling reminders and dose logging with a dosage overlay on weight charts.
Structured Habit Building vs Companion Mascot
Phaze uses a 5-Phaze progression system (Initiation through Sustain) with streak tracking, milestone celebrations, daily check-ins, and a Perfect Day Checklist to build lasting habits. Mingo takes a gamification approach with its flamingo mascot companion and home screen widget. Different philosophies for keeping users engaged.
Ghost Overlay Photos vs No Photo Tracking
Phaze offers 4 progress photo comparison modes including side-by-side, slider, ghost overlay, and timelapse with MP4 export. You can visually see your transformation with shareable milestone cards in 5 styles. Mingo does not include progress photo features, focusing instead on weight charts and nutrition metrics.
iOS-Only Depth vs Cross-Platform Reach
Phaze is a native iOS app with deep platform integration — HealthKit sync, 3 widget types, 3D Touch, AES-256-GCM encrypted iCloud backup, and 8 notification types. Mingo supports both iOS and Android with local-only data storage and Dexcom G7 glucose integration. If you use Android or a Dexcom CGM, Mingo has the advantage. If you want the deepest iOS experience, Phaze wins.
Common questions
Mingo offers a free tier with basic tracking features and a premium tier for advanced capabilities, though pricing is not publicly listed. Phaze also offers a comprehensive free tier that includes dose tracking, nutrition logging, progress photos, weight loss pace tracking, Dose Increase Planner, iCloud Backup & Restore, side effect monitoring, streaks, and more. Phaze Premium adds AI features, unlimited photos, and clinical comparisons for $4.99/mo or $29.99/yr with a 7-day free trial.
Yes, Mingo is available on both iOS and Android, which is a genuine advantage over Phaze. Phaze is currently iOS-only, built as a native Swift app for the deepest possible Apple platform integration including HealthKit, widgets, 3D Touch, and iCloud encrypted backup.
Phaze does not currently offer voice food input. Instead, Phaze provides 4 meal logging methods: Quick Add, Common Foods database, USDA search, and AI Meal Scan (Premium). Phaze also offers Saved Meals for quick re-logging of frequent meals and a Calorie Deficit Mode with TDEE calculator, which Mingo does not have.
Phaze does not currently integrate with Dexcom G7. Phaze syncs with Apple Health (HealthKit) bidirectionally, which can include glucose data from other compatible sources. If Dexcom CGM integration is essential to your workflow, Mingo has the edge here.
Both apps support a wide range of GLP-1 medications. Mingo supports 12+ medications including compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide. Phaze supports 10 medication types with FDA-based titration schedules, missed dose guidance, pharmacokinetic visualization, and a Dose Increase Planner with smart reminders for each medication.
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