# Challenges vs Macros Inc

The clearest difference is rating: Challenges at 4.6 against Macros Inc's 4.1. Challenges also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 29). Macros Inc's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 51%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Macros Inc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Challenges asks for nothing beyond the download.

Challenges holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Challenges has 5.7K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Challenges's written reviews are positive against 67% of Macros Inc's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Challenges ships an update every 3 weeks, Macros Inc every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Challenges | Macros Inc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenges-compete-get-fit/id1051342211/reviews)** | [4.1 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macros-inc/id6443458155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FitNow](https://appshunter.io/developer/297368632) | [Macros Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646133566) |

## What reviewers say

### Challenges

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenges-compete-get-fit/id1051342211)

Compete with friends, family, and coworkers to get fit. Track your progress through stand, move, and exercise rings, earn medals, and send motivational nudges. Stay connected and motivated with real-time updates and team challenges.

**Highlights:** Team challenges, Activity ring tracking (Stand, Move, Exercise), Medal achievements, Motivational nudges and comments, Real-time team progress updates, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for group challenges
- 👍 Motivating and fun
- 🤝 Allows competing across platforms
- 🎯 Individualized calorie goals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues with fitness apps
- 🕰️ Slow to update data
- 🤯 Inaccurate point tracking
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Syncing issues with Apple Health
- Inability to delete account
- Challenges not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Allow rest days in challenges
- Increase maximum daily points
- Add option to set individual vs. group challenges
- Improve messaging and notifications
- Add Garmin integration


### Macros Inc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macros-inc/id6443458155)

This app connects clients with their coaches, integrating Apple Health data for seamless check-ins and progress tracking. Monitor daily steps and calorie intake against set goals directly on the dashboard.

**Highlights:** Direct client-coach connection, Apple Health integration, Progress tracking dashboard, Goal monitoring, Calorie and step tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to training (1 month) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Challenges free?

Challenges is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Macros Inc free?

Macros Inc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Challenges or Macros Inc?

Challenges is rated higher. Challenges averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Macros Inc averages 4.1 from 29 ratings.

### Do Challenges or Macros Inc have ads?

Neither Challenges nor Macros Inc shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Challenges or Macros Inc?

Challenges ships an update every 3 weeks, and Macros Inc every 11 days. Most recently, Challenges was updated on October 24, 2026 and Macros Inc on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*