# RP Diet Coach & Planner vs MacroFactor

The clearest difference is monetization model: MacroFactor at free with in-app purchases against RP Diet Coach & Planner's subscription. MacroFactor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). RP Diet Coach & Planner's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RP Diet Coach & Planner sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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.

MacroFactor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 23K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of RP Diet Coach & Planner's written reviews are positive against 71% of MacroFactor's.

RP Diet Coach & Planner ships an update every 4 days, MacroFactor every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RP Diet Coach & Planner | MacroFactor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rp-diet-coach-and-planner/id1330041267/reviews) | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-macro-tracker/id1553503471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #157 | **#10** |
| Size | 368 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [RP Strength, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202847563) | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) |

## What reviewers say

### RP Diet Coach & Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rp-diet-coach-and-planner/id1330041267)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you achieve your fitness goals by providing personalized calorie and macro tracking, meal timing guidance, and flexible scheduling. It adapts to your progress with weekly reviews and offers a vast food database with barcode and AI nutrition label scanning.

**Highlights:** Personalized calories and macros, Meal timing guidance, Raw vs. cooked food tracking, Weekly reviews and updates, Food database and barcode scanner, AI nutrition label scanning, Flexible scheduling

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2025 Sale Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 2026 NY Sale Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription (Gym) | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly (Athlete Referral) | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly (Gym Referral) | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly (Discount) | $14.99 | per month |
| 2024 Sale Monthly Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 2022 Sale Quarterly Sub | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| 2026 NY Sale Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| 2023 Sale Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| 2024 Sale Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| 2025 Sale Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| 2023 Sale Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| 2022 Sale Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Effective for weight loss/gain
- 🍽️ Helps plan and track meals
- 🔍 Provides accountability and progress tracking
- 🤖 Like having a coach in your pocket
- 🧠 Educates on nutrition and macros

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Rigid meal timing and schedule
- 📚 Steep learning curve for beginners
- 🇺🇸 Limited food database for non-US users
- 🔢 Difficulty manually adjusting macros
- 🤖 Lack of flexibility for changing routines

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with saving and recalling custom meal configurations
- Problems with app syncing and data consistency across devices
- Bugs when changing workout schedules or sleep times

**Requested features**

- Allow custom food entry and recipes
- Provide more flexibility in meal timing and scheduling
- Expand food database to include more global/regional options
- Add ability to easily adjust macros and override app recommendations
- Integrate with fitness trackers and health apps


### MacroFactor

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #75 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #192 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 RP Diet Coach & Planner free?

RP Diet Coach & Planner 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, RP Diet Coach & Planner or MacroFactor?

MacroFactor is rated higher. RP Diet Coach & Planner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while MacroFactor averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.

### Do RP Diet Coach & Planner or MacroFactor have ads?

RP Diet Coach & Planner shows ads; MacroFactor does not.

### Which is updated more often, RP Diet Coach & Planner or MacroFactor?

RP Diet Coach & Planner ships an update every 4 days, and MacroFactor every 8 days. Most recently, RP Diet Coach & Planner was updated on September 27, 2026 and MacroFactor on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RP Diet Coach & Planner or MacroFactor?

RP Diet Coach & Planner currently peaks at #157 in the App Store charts, and MacroFactor at #10. 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.*