# Cronometer vs MacroTracker

The clearest difference is rating: Cronometer at 4.8 against MacroTracker's 4.3. Cronometer also leads on ratings volume (98K vs 552) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). MacroTracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cronometer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and MacroTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cronometer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cronometer has 98K ratings behind it against 552, 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 61% of MacroTracker's.

Cronometer ships an update weekly, MacroTracker fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cronometer | MacroTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cronometer-calorie-counter/id1145935738/reviews)** | [4.3 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrotracker-calorie-counter/id1669971429/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98K** | 552 |
| Positive reviews | **69.3% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cronometer Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/465173201) | [Josef Landing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669971431) |

## What reviewers say

### Cronometer

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #21 Top Free · 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


### MacroTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrotracker-calorie-counter/id1669971429)

Easily log your food intake and monitor daily calories and macronutrients. Utilize a vast food database, barcode scanner, or even photo recognition to add meals. Track progress with detailed charts to build healthy habits and understand your body's needs.

**Highlights:** Calorie and macronutrient tracking, Large food database, Barcode scanner, Photo food recognition, Nutrition label scanner, Progress charts, Health app integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Best free macro tracker
- 🔍 Accurate food database
- 📊 Helpful dashboards and analytics
- ⚖️ Customizable macro goals
- 📱 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring search/database issues
- 🔄 Inconsistent app performance
- 💾 No data backup/sync options
- 🔢 Limited food measurement options
- 🔍 Inaccurate barcode scanning

**Reported bugs**

- Search function frequently not working
- App crashes when adding new foods
- Macro data not syncing correctly

**Requested features**

- Add recipe import/creation feature
- Integrate with fitness trackers
- Provide more food measurement units
- Enable data backup and sync
- Add notes/comments section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cronometer free?

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

### Is MacroTracker free?

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

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

Cronometer is rated higher. Cronometer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 98K ratings, while MacroTracker averages 4.3 from 552 ratings.

### Do Cronometer or MacroTracker have ads?

Cronometer shows ads; MacroTracker does not.

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

Cronometer ships an update weekly, and MacroTracker fortnightly. Most recently, Cronometer was updated on September 25, 2026 and MacroTracker on September 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.*