# FDL vs MacroFactor Workouts

The clearest difference is monetization model: FDL at free against MacroFactor Workouts's subscription. FDL also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). MacroFactor Workouts's advantage is chart position (#134 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 511). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FDL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month and MacroFactor Workouts sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FDL against 4.8 for MacroFactor Workouts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroFactor Workouts has 4.6K ratings behind it against 511, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of FDL's written reviews are positive against 74% of MacroFactor Workouts's.

FDL ships an update every 3 weeks, MacroFactor Workouts every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FDL | MacroFactor Workouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (511 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fdl-macro-friendly-recipes/id1338879783/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 511 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#134** |
| Size | 93 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Flexible Dieting Lifestyle LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679825804) | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) |

## What reviewers say

### FDL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fdl-macro-friendly-recipes/id1338879783)

Discover a vast collection of low-calorie, high-protein recipes with detailed macro and calorie information. Easily track your favorites, manage ingredient lists, and follow step-by-step video guides. Includes a macro calculator to help you meet your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Searchable recipe database, Macro and calorie information, Favorites tab, Checkable ingredient lists, Step-by-step video instructions, Macro calculator

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.00 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $149.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Beautiful, intuitive, user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast loading and smooth performance (v2 update)
- 📚 Comprehensive recipe library with search functionality
- 🎯 Macro calculator and customizable serving sizes
- 🍽️ Delicious, high-protein recipes that taste great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- ⏳ Slow loading times (older versions)
- 🔍 Search function limited to exact title matches
- 💳 Difficult cancellation process and unresponsive support
- 🎥 Videos require Wi-Fi connection to watch

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load or opens to white screen
- Login authentication issues and password reset codes not working
- Recipes missing ingredients or have duplicate instruction sections
- Favorites tab displays only gray lines with zero recipes
- App crashes when clicking on new recipes

**Requested features**

- No-cook recipe filter option
- Video tutorial links within recipes
- Ability to input custom serving sizes with auto-adjusted ingredients
- Better recipe categorization (meat category, etc.)
- User-submitted recipe variations and substitutions


### MacroFactor Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers science-based, personalized workout routines and an intuitive tracker for strength training. It automatically adjusts your plan based on progress and allows for custom routines, home gym setups, and detailed progress monitoring.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout routines, Intuitive workout tracker, Automatic progression adjustments, Home gym equipment customization, Progress charts and data insights, Exercise technique videos, Plate and PR calculators

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Bundle | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FDL free?

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

### Is MacroFactor Workouts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FDL or MacroFactor Workouts?

FDL is rated higher. FDL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 511 ratings, while MacroFactor Workouts averages 4.8 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do FDL or MacroFactor Workouts have ads?

Neither FDL nor MacroFactor Workouts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FDL or MacroFactor Workouts?

FDL ships an update every 3 weeks, and MacroFactor Workouts every 10 days. Most recently, FDL was updated on October 13, 2026 and MacroFactor Workouts on October 15, 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.*