# MacrosFirst vs Calorie Counter by Numify

The clearest difference is ads: Calorie Counter by Numify at none against MacrosFirst's shown. MacrosFirst's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 45%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MacrosFirst sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Calorie Counter by Numify sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MacrosFirst holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 42K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of MacrosFirst's written reviews are positive against 45% of Calorie Counter by Numify's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacrosFirst | Calorie Counter by Numify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrosfirst-macro-tracker/id1253012487/reviews)** | [4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-by-numify/id6474290049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22K | **42K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.0% of reviews** | 45.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #79 | **#39** |
| Size | 211 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MacrosFirst, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275597328) | [Municorn Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/380984285) |

## What reviewers say

### MacrosFirst

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

**Currently charting:** #79 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


### Calorie Counter by Numify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-by-numify/id6474290049)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #89 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Effortlessly track your food intake and nutritional information with an AI-powered scanner that recognizes meals from photos. Get personalized calorie and macro plans to support weight loss, muscle gain, or maintenance.

**Highlights:** AI Food Scanner for instant nutritional info, Barcode scanner for packaged foods, Personalized calorie and macro calculator, Macro tracker with custom diet plans, Water intake tracker, Weight progress tracker

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Calorie Calculator: Track Food | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Calorie Counter Plus | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Calorie Counter Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Calorie Counter Plus, Limited Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Calorie Counter & Food Tracker | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Calorie Counter & Food Tracker | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Food, Calorie & Macro Counter | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium features | $49.99 | per year |
| Calorie Counter Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Plus | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Calorie Counter & Food Tracker | $59.99 | per year |
| Plus | $69.99 | per year |
| Calorie Counter & Food Tracker | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Calorie Counter & Food Tracker | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for tracking calories and macros
- 🚀 Convenient barcode scanning
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Streamlined calorie tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate calorie/macro data
- 🔒 Paywall for key features
- 🔒 Limited free version
- 🐛 Barcode scanner issues
- 🐛 Inability to manually adjust macros

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Date/time tracking inaccuracies
- Inconsistent data display

**Requested features**

- Integration with fitness trackers
- Ability to save custom meals/recipes
- More granular macro tracking options
- Improved barcode database
- Customizable goals and settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacrosFirst free?

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

### Is Calorie Counter by Numify free?

Calorie Counter by Numify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MacrosFirst or Calorie Counter by Numify?

MacrosFirst is rated higher. MacrosFirst averages 4.9 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Calorie Counter by Numify averages 4.7 from 42K ratings.

### Do MacrosFirst or Calorie Counter by Numify have ads?

MacrosFirst shows ads; Calorie Counter by Numify does not.

### Which is updated more often, MacrosFirst or Calorie Counter by Numify?

MacrosFirst ships an update weekly, and Calorie Counter by Numify weekly. Most recently, MacrosFirst was updated on October 15, 2026 and Calorie Counter by Numify on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MacrosFirst or Calorie Counter by Numify?

MacrosFirst currently peaks at #79 in the App Store charts, and Calorie Counter by Numify at #39. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*