# Stupid Simple Macro Tracker vs Bitely

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bitely at 100% against Stupid Simple Macro Tracker's 65%. Bitely also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). Stupid Simple Macro Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stupid Simple Macro Tracker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Bitely asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bitely holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stupid Simple Macro Tracker has 7.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Stupid Simple Macro Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bitely's.

Stupid Simple Macro Tracker ships an update monthly, Bitely every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stupid Simple Macro Tracker | Bitely |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-simple-macro-tracker/id1210995590/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitely-the-free-macro-tracker/id6756218778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 162 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Venn Interactive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/730140479) | [S&N Capital Investments Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859234515) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Bitely

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitely-the-free-macro-tracker/id6756218778)

This app helps you track your calorie and protein intake to achieve your weight gain or loss goals. It offers a simple, click-based tracking system after you answer a few personal questions. The focus is on making macro tracking accessible and free.

**Highlights:** Calorie tracking, Protein tracking, Weight gain (bulking) goals, Weight loss (cutting) goals, Simple question-based setup, Click-based tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stupid Simple Macro Tracker free?

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

### Is Bitely free?

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

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

Bitely is rated higher. Stupid Simple Macro Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Bitely averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Stupid Simple Macro Tracker shows ads; Bitely does not.

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

Stupid Simple Macro Tracker ships an update monthly, and Bitely every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stupid Simple Macro Tracker was updated on October 27, 2026 and Bitely on October 9, 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.*