# AiDesk vs MacroFactor Workouts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MacroFactor Workouts at 74% against AiDesk's 21%. MacroFactor Workouts also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 20). AiDesk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MacroFactor Workouts sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. AiDesk asks for nothing beyond the download.

MacroFactor Workouts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroFactor Workouts has 4.6K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of AiDesk's written reviews are positive against 74% of MacroFactor Workouts's.

AiDesk ships an update every 6 weeks, MacroFactor Workouts every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AiDesk | MacroFactor Workouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aidesk/id1373045805/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#114** |
| Size | 22 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Zhejiang Jiecang Linear Motion Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105817538) | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) |

## What reviewers say

### AiDesk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aidesk/id1373045805)

This app connects to intelligent desk hardware to control height adjustments and set memory positions. It also offers sedentary reminders and calorie consumption tracking for a smarter office experience.

**Highlights:** Desk height control, Memory height settings, Sedentary reminders, Calorie consumption calculation, Intelligent office integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MacroFactor Workouts

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

**Currently charting:** #114 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 AiDesk free?

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

### Is MacroFactor Workouts free?

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

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

MacroFactor Workouts is rated higher. AiDesk averages 2.2 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while MacroFactor Workouts averages 4.8 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do AiDesk or MacroFactor Workouts have ads?

Neither AiDesk nor MacroFactor Workouts shows ads.

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

AiDesk ships an update every 6 weeks, and MacroFactor Workouts every 10 days. Most recently, AiDesk was updated on September 19, 2026 and MacroFactor Workouts on October 4, 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.*
