# By The Gram vs Macro Mate

The clearest difference is rating: Macro Mate at 5.0 against By The Gram's 4.4. Macro Mate also leads on device support (3 vs 1). By The Gram's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Macro Mate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: By The Gram has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | By The Gram | Macro Mate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/by-the-gram/id1457347210/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mate/id6448914946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.5 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Incendiary Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107291611) | [James Ciaston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686894785) |

## What reviewers say

### By The Gram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/by-the-gram/id1457347210)

This private calorie counting app allows you to track your food intake by weight in grams or by serving size. It focuses on data privacy by not sharing your information and operates offline. It's designed to help with weight loss and intermittent fasting.

**Highlights:** Private calorie counting, Offline operation, Track by gram or serving size, Calorie and macro tracking, Intermittent fasting support, Weight loss assistance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Macro Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mate/id6448914946)

Discover healthy recipes, easily log your meals, and connect with others pursuing similar health goals. Share your food journals and find inspiration from a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Discover healthy recipes, Record and share meals, Log nutritional intake, Connect with like-minded users, Observe others' meal plans, Track progress with community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is By The Gram free?

By The Gram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Macro Mate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, By The Gram or Macro Mate?

Macro Mate is rated higher. By The Gram averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Macro Mate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do By The Gram or Macro Mate have ads?

Neither By The Gram nor Macro Mate shows ads.

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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.*