# Cronometer vs Stupid Simple Macro Tracker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cronometer at weekly against Stupid Simple Macro Tracker's monthly. Cronometer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (98K vs 7.9K). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cronometer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and Stupid Simple Macro Tracker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cronometer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cronometer has 98K ratings behind it against 7.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Cronometer's written reviews are positive against 65% of Stupid Simple Macro Tracker's.

Cronometer ships an update weekly, Stupid Simple Macro Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cronometer | Stupid Simple Macro Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cronometer-calorie-counter/id1145935738/reviews)** | [4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-simple-macro-tracker/id1210995590/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98K** | 7.9K |
| Positive reviews | **69.3% of reviews** | 65.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cronometer Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/465173201) | [Venn Interactive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/730140479) |

## What reviewers say

### Cronometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cronometer-calorie-counter/id1145935738)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #17 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Track your diet and exercise with an extensive food database and detailed nutrient breakdowns. Monitor progress towards health goals, integrate with fitness devices, and gain insights into sleep patterns. Offers premium features for enhanced tracking and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Extensive verified food database, Detailed nutrient and calorie tracking, Fitness goal setting and progress monitoring, Integration with fitness trackers and devices, Enhanced sleep tracking and analysis, Customizable diary groups and charts

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Gold Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Cronometer Gold | $10.99 | per month |
| Gold Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| Gold Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Gold | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Gold Annual | $54.99 | per year |
| Gold Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Gold Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Gold Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Cronometer Gold | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent functionality
- 👍 Best tracker out there
- 👍 Logging food is super simple
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Comprehensive micronutrient tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Doesn't allow hiding email
- 🐛 Widgets don't update properly
- 🐛 Recipes don't always import correctly
- 🐛 Slow performance and glitches
- 🐛 Inaccurate calorie and nutrient data for some items

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets don't update in real-time
- Occasional app freezes and crashes
- Issues with syncing fitness data from other apps
- Inaccurate calorie and nutrient tracking for some foods

**Requested features**

- Allow separating meals into breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Add more ethnic and international food options
- Implement Siri integration for logging food
- Provide more customization options for the home screen
- Add ability to edit database entries if information is inaccurate


### Stupid Simple Macro Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-simple-macro-tracker/id1210995590)

This app simplifies macro tracking for weight loss and muscle building. It allows you to eat freely as long as your intake fits your daily fat, protein, and carb goals. Features include a barcode scanner, custom meal creation, and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Macro nutrient tracking (fat, protein, carbs), Barcode scanner with food database, Customizable daily nutrition goals, Log up to 8 meals daily, Progress photos and tracking, Intermittent fasting support, Workout calorie integration

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium w/ Nutrition Coach | $34.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium w/ Nutrition Coach | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium w/ Nutrition Coach | $89.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium w/ Nutrition Coach | $99.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium w/ Nutrition Coach | $399.99 | per year |
| Lifetime AI Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium - On Sale! | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium with AI | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent for tracking macros
- 🚀 Extremely easy and simple to use
- 👍 Helpful for weight loss and fitness goals
- 🔍 Useful barcode scanning feature
- 💰 Good value for one-time payment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with recent updates
- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Limited food database, especially for international items
- 🤔 Confusing interface and navigation for some users
- 🔢 Inaccurate macro calculations at times

**Reported bugs**

- App resets user data and progress
- Syncing and connectivity issues
- Scanning feature not working consistently
- Macro calculations not matching nutrition labels

**Requested features**

- Add more robust recipe and meal planning features
- Integrate with fitness tracking and Apple Health
- Improve search functionality and food database
- Allow more customization of macro goals and settings
- Add support for tracking additional nutrients like fiber


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cronometer free?

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

### Is Stupid Simple Macro Tracker free?

Stupid Simple Macro Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cronometer or Stupid Simple Macro Tracker?

Cronometer is rated higher. Cronometer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 98K ratings, while Stupid Simple Macro Tracker averages 4.6 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do Cronometer or Stupid Simple Macro Tracker have ads?

Both Cronometer and Stupid Simple Macro Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cronometer or Stupid Simple Macro Tracker?

Cronometer ships an update weekly, and Stupid Simple Macro Tracker monthly. Most recently, Cronometer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stupid Simple Macro Tracker on September 23, 2026.

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