# MacrosFirst vs Macro Coach

The clearest difference is ads: Macro Coach at none against MacrosFirst's shown. Macro Coach also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). MacrosFirst's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 23) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MacrosFirst sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Macro Coach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MacrosFirst against 5.0 for Macro Coach. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacrosFirst has 23K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of MacrosFirst's written reviews are positive against 100% of Macro Coach's.

MacrosFirst ships an update weekly, Macro Coach fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacrosFirst | Macro Coach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrosfirst-macro-tracker/id1253012487/reviews) | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-coach-weight-loss/id6447108107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 74.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MacrosFirst, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275597328) | [LINDSEY MICHAEL MS RDN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680352869) |

## What reviewers say

### MacrosFirst

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

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps users track their food intake, calories, and macronutrients to achieve health and fitness goals. It offers features like custom goal setting, automatic serving size calculation, and quick food logging via barcode scanning or label analysis. Users can also monitor progress, share meals, and even convert alcohol calories into macro equivalents.

**Highlights:** Custom macro goal setting, Automatic serving size calculation, Barcode and label scanning for food logging, Detailed macro and nutrient tracking, Progress analysis and trend reporting, Meal sharing and social support, Alcohol calorie conversion

**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


### Macro Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-coach-weight-loss/id6447108107)

Achieve sustainable weight loss with personalized guidance from a registered dietitian. Learn to incorporate your favorite foods guilt-free while tracking macros, calories, and activity. This program addresses mindset and motivation for lasting results.

**Highlights:** 16-week guided weight loss program, Daily educational videos, Free food logger with barcode scanner, Macro and calorie tracking, Activity and exercise logging, Weight tracking towards goals, Mindset and motivation coaching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full 16 Week Program | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacrosFirst free?

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

### Is Macro Coach free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MacrosFirst or Macro Coach?

Macro Coach is rated higher. MacrosFirst averages 4.9 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Macro Coach averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do MacrosFirst or Macro Coach have ads?

MacrosFirst shows ads; Macro Coach does not.

### Which is updated more often, MacrosFirst or Macro Coach?

MacrosFirst ships an update weekly, and Macro Coach fortnightly. Most recently, MacrosFirst was updated on October 25, 2026 and Macro Coach on October 13, 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.*