# Cronometer vs MacroFactor

The clearest difference is ads: MacroFactor at none against Cronometer's shown. Cronometer's advantage is ratings volume (98K vs 23K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cronometer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and MacroFactor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 Cronometer against 4.8 for MacroFactor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98K and 23K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Cronometer's written reviews are positive against 71% of MacroFactor's.

Cronometer ships an update weekly, MacroFactor every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cronometer | MacroFactor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cronometer-calorie-counter/id1145935738/reviews) | [4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-macro-tracker/id1553503471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98K** | 23K |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #17 | **#10** |
| Size | 152 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Cronometer Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/465173201) | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) |

## 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


### MacroFactor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-macro-tracker/id1553503471)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #72 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #184 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app uses a dynamic algorithm to adapt your calorie and macro targets based on your metabolism and progress. It offers tools for quick food logging, a verified database, and personalized coaching to help you achieve sustainable diet goals without stress or rigidity.

**Highlights:** Dynamic metabolism adaptation, Personalized macro and calorie targets, Verified food database, Barcode scanner, Weekly coaching check-ins, Micronutrient tracking, Weight trend insights

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Bundle | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔍 Detailed analytics and data
- 🤖 Intelligent algorithm adjustments
- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 💯 Comprehensive food database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited food database for some regions
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for some users
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🤖 Occasional inaccuracies in AI-generated entries
- 🔀 Convoluted navigation in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing food entries
- Inconsistent syncing with Apple Health

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Micronutrient tracking
- Ability to edit database entries
- Improved barcode scanning for international users
- Customizable dashboard and widgets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cronometer free?

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

### Is MacroFactor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cronometer or MacroFactor?

Cronometer and MacroFactor are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 98K and 23K ratings respectively.

### Do Cronometer or MacroFactor have ads?

Cronometer shows ads; MacroFactor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cronometer or MacroFactor?

Cronometer ships an update weekly, and MacroFactor every 8 days. Most recently, Cronometer was updated on September 24, 2026 and MacroFactor on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cronometer or MacroFactor?

Cronometer currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and MacroFactor at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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