I like the app and the meter, because they link together and in the data log you get a graph, which you used to be able to get in some old paper log books, but finding record books is very hard, with those in now from what I've found. But on this app you get either the log book and it fills in the bg result and you put insulin and carbs in , plus other bits. The meter itself is very small, the finger pricking device is very basic, it only goes up in depths of 2, so I've put that as a spare and I'm using the Accu Check softclix which fits in the case. I found the information can look quite small on an Iphone screen, but you can enlarge it, but I have installed the app on my Ipad and am about to start using that as it will give a clearer veiw of results. Looked in my local Boots on Fri and found they had the machine on the shelf, I ordered mine on line, so might get one to keep in the car as I'm out a lot. But I did not see the strips or lancets on the shelf next to it, unlike the Accu Check machines. I wouldn't know if you have to buy the strips being type2, as I'm a type1, but I'm just about to put my first script in. Might be an idea if you spoke to either the person at your surgery who doe's the prescription's or speak to your chemist where you collect your prescriptions, I've always found both of the people that process my requests or my chemist, to be very helpful.