# Nutritionix Track vs MacrosFirst

The clearest difference is ads: Nutritionix Track at none against MacrosFirst's shown. MacrosFirst's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nutritionix Track sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and MacrosFirst sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Nutritionix Track against 4.9 for MacrosFirst. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44K and 23K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Nutritionix Track's written reviews are positive against 74% of MacrosFirst's.

Nutritionix Track ships an update every 2 months, MacrosFirst weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nutritionix Track | MacrosFirst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nutritionix-track/id1061691342/reviews) | **[4.9 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrosfirst-macro-tracker/id1253012487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 23K |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#106** |
| Size | 23 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Syndigo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767450762) | [MacrosFirst, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275597328) |

## What reviewers say

### Nutritionix Track

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nutritionix-track/id1061691342)

Easily log your daily food intake, track nutrient totals, exercise, and weight progress. Features predictive search, barcode scanning, and a vast food database to help you reach your health goals efficiently.

**Highlights:** Predictive search for food logging, Instant barcode scanning, Vast food and recipe database, Custom recipe and food creation, Track food, nutrients, exercise, and weight, Sync with Apple Health and Fitbit, Export data to spreadsheet

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Track Pro - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Track Pro - Yearly | $28.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🔍 Extensive food database
- 📊 Detailed nutrition tracking
- 🔢 Accurate calorie and macro calculations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with logging food and syncing data
- 🔍 Limited database for some regional/custom foods
- 📈 Inaccurate exercise calorie calculations
- 🔢 Inconsistent macro and nutrient tracking
- 🕰️ Difficulty logging future/planned meals

**Reported bugs**

- Custom recipe entries not always saving correctly
- Syncing issues with Apple Health causing duplicate entries
- Occasional crashes or freezes when logging multiple items
- Inconsistencies with barcode scanning and food database updates

**Requested features**

- Separate tracking for natural vs. added sugars
- Breakdown of different fat types (saturated, unsaturated, etc.)
- Ability to view nutrient data by clicking on specific items
- Option to set different calorie/macro goals per day of the week
- Integration with more fitness trackers (beyond just Apple Health)


### MacrosFirst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrosfirst-macro-tracker/id1253012487)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Easily track your daily calorie and macronutrient intake with a comprehensive food logger and meal planner. Features include barcode scanning, custom goal setting, and progress analysis to help you achieve your fitness objectives.

**Highlights:** Custom macro goal setting, Auto-calculate serving sizes, Barcode scanning for food logging, Scan nutrition labels, Detailed macro and nutrient breakdowns, Progress reports and body weight trends, Share meals and connect with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MacrosFirst Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| MacrosFirst Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| MacrosFirst Premium | $41.99 | per year |
| MacrosFirst Premium | $71.99 | per year |
| MacrosFirst Premium | $71.99 | per year |
| MacrosFirst Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| MacrosFirst Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💯 Accurate macro tracking
- 🔍 Extensive food database
- 🔓 Free features without paywall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 📚 Limited food database for some users
- 🔢 Difficulty adjusting serving sizes
- 🔍 Inaccurate nutrition info for some items
- 🔧 Lacking certain customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Search function not working properly
- Time zone issues causing date discrepancies
- Scanning feature recording incorrect nutrition info

**Requested features**

- Integration with Apple Health
- Ability to share meals/recipes with friends
- Customizable macro goals (e.g., carb cycling)
- Improved reporting and progress tracking
- Option to submit food data corrections


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nutritionix Track free?

Nutritionix Track is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MacrosFirst free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nutritionix Track or MacrosFirst?

MacrosFirst is rated higher. Nutritionix Track averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while MacrosFirst averages 4.9 from 23K ratings.

### Do Nutritionix Track or MacrosFirst have ads?

MacrosFirst shows ads; Nutritionix Track does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nutritionix Track or MacrosFirst?

Nutritionix Track ships an update every 2 months, and MacrosFirst weekly. Most recently, Nutritionix Track was updated on October 31, 2026 and MacrosFirst on October 31, 2026.

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