I never write review for apps, but I’ve paid for and used several macro trackers over the years, and this one outshines them by miles. I love the user friendly aspects of this app, and how easy it is to scan barcodes to instantly get the macro. Also, OBSESSED with the recipes they provide. I hate cooking, and have never been great at making a tasty meal (especially one that is healthy) but I have been cooking and meal prepping like crazy with this app and every single meal has been delicious! Even my husband enjoys the meals. They list out the ingredients easily, so shopping for groceries is a breeze, and I love that you can edit/customize the meals and still get accurate macros. I highly recommend this app 👏🏼
I have tried them all. I was a MFP user since they first came out. However over time they have gone downhill. After they started limiting more and more features I began my search for a new app. I tried LoseIt, Calorie Counter, Cronometer, etc - none were user friendly or limited access to features I love (like the scanning feature). Macrostat not only has the scanning feature on their free version, but they are the most user friendly app I have ever used. I love how it shows the macros not only daily but for each meal. I can adjust ingredients very easily from the main screen. If I want more protein from a certain ingredient, I can just adjust the protein and it tells me what serving size I need. Overall I'm very impressed and I hope these features remain free.
I’m a 40 yr old mother of a 4 year old and a 6 month old. Never did I think I’d be able to look and feel the way I did pre pregnancy. Until I started on Macrostax! They take all the guess work out on how and when to adjust your macros and even have endless recipes to keep your nutrition fun and exciting. I’m now leaner and healthier than I was before children and fitter than I was in my 20’s!
Developer Response
Thank you for sharing your experience! I had Macrostax and then I quit it. I thought I could do without it and save a few bucks. I’ve made a few poor decisions in my life and this was one of them. Macrostax took out the guesswork for me in reaching my fat loss and later muscle gain goals. The recipes are DELICIOUS, and simple, and economic. The nutritionist are super quick and engaging to respond in the chat. And when you hit your green thumbs, that celebratory confetti on the screen is a real dopamine producer. This app beats any other of the big ones in market. The cost is a nominal investment for a big payout just a few weeks into your program. Macrostax is great for beginners and pro athletes alike!
Developer Response
We're so glad to continue to be part of your nutrition journey! Thanks for the 5 star review!
Congratulations! You're one of our 5 lucky Spring Sweepstakes winners! To claim your prize, please send us an email at support@macrostax.com with your full name and email address. The deadline to claim your prize is May 31, 2023.Takes all the guess work out of what macros you should be aiming for. Stax chat is available to talk to you if you have any problems or questions. There is great support and encouragement in the Facebook group as well. Macrostax is a community that wants you to hit your goals and will provide all the resources you need to do so.
The logging feature is so user friendly and the scanner works great as well. I love the “copy yesterdays meal” feature. All of the recipes are amazing as well. I am two weeks into following my macros and I feel so much better, I have lost 3 pounds and can tell a difference in my body. It really works
Developer Response
Thanks for sharing your experience and the 5 star review! I signed up for Macrostax about a year and a half ago and really loved it. I was able to do weekly planning on the website, create custom recipes, and then use the ‘app’ to makes adjustments on the fly during the week. Loved it so much I joined as a lifetime member just before they launched their new app. Now there is no web version and trying to plan everything on my phone is too cumbersome, eye straining, and many previous features have been removed. The company should have surveyed current users to determine most requested features and implemented them before launching the new app. Now most recipes aren’t available with weight measurements (this is the easiest way for me to cook and serve), and the fill my macros feature still hasn’t been added back. I’ve asked many times for the web version to be reinstated and they say there are no plans for that, but they made sure to add a calculator for counting booze. Priorities are obviously way off.
At least I’m a lifetime member and will hopefully be able to use the app again when new changes come.
On the plus side they do offer many tasty and easy recipes, the ability to customize recipes, and to copy meals or full days throughout the week.
Developer Response
We are sorry to hear that you do not enjoy the current app but do value your feedback and appreciate you leaving your thoughts. Macrostax app is a great tool to track macros, but has so much more. Their recipes are delicious and my family loves them. They come out with new recipes every month and most are seriously satisfying. The functionality to customize the recipe is easy if you want to switch ingredients.
I do wish there was an ability to import recipes from the web to save time, but it’s not a deal breaker.
Their customer service is super responsive and will help with how to fill macros and give you creative ideas too. Love it!
Developer Response
Thanks for sharing your experience and for the feedback! Your review is appreciated! I love this app to help me track my macros and hold myself accountable. However, I do think there are a few tweaks they could make to help make it a bit more user friendly. They only offer a few measurements (tbs or grams) and I think it would be helpful to offer more types of measurements instead of having to manually convert things. Also, when making a shake for instance, it would be helpful to be able to scan all of your ingredients into the planner for the day then click “save recipe” instead of the other way around when creating a custom recipe.
Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback! Many items to have multiple measurement choices, but unfortunately that's up to our food database. We'll definitely pass on your request for saving a recipe from a meal! This app takes the guessing game out of meal planning & prepping. I work as a nurse and like to meal prep for multiple days in a row for my 12 hour shifts. This not only takes the guesswork out of figuring things it what to make, but also is health conscious and provides all the macro & other nutritional information needed to help get me to my health & fitness goals. Life-changing and I will continue using this app because it makes my life a whole lot easier on the kitchen! Thank you!
Developer Response
We're glad to help make life a little easier! Thank you for your 5 star review!
Congratulations! You're one of our 5 lucky Spring Sweepstakes winners! To claim your prize, please send us an email at support@macrostax.com with your full name and email address. The deadline to claim your prize is May 31, 2023.
After counting macros for a few years, I got to a point where my lifestyle was so steady that I stopped counting and measuring food, and didn’t have any repercussions. After switching from a job where I walked 8 miles a day to a job where I sit 8 hours a day, I had no sense of how to fuel my body, ended up under-eating, and had zero energy. This app has helped me through multiple moves, career changes, and workout goals. No matter how hectic life gets, I always am confident in how to eat to feel good (and look good too😉).
Developer Response
Thank you for sharing your experience and the 5 star review!
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