# Sunrise vs Maximal Macros

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maximal Macros at none against Sunrise's 2. Maximal Macros also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sunrise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Maximal Macros asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunrise | Maximal Macros |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-intermittent-fasting/id1458576177/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arbor Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031337477) | [TRACY MAXIMILLIAN SAMUEL SMALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896296760) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunrise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-intermittent-fasting/id1458576177)

This app helps users track intermittent fasting progress, build healthy habits, and stay motivated. It offers a fasting timer, history tracking, and educational content. Supports various fast types and integrates with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Live fasting progress updates, Fasting timer countdowns, View fasting history and stats, Monitor weight goals, Curated fasting tips and articles, Apple Watch and widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunrise Fasting+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Sunrise Fasting+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Keeps you accountable
- 🚀 Effective for weight loss

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with editing/deleting past fasts
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior after updates
- 🐛 Bugs with widgets and live activities
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
- 🐛 Difficulty customizing fasting times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on certain devices
- Syncing issues with Apple Health
- Inconsistent behavior when ending a fast

**Requested features**

- Add countdown for feeding window
- Provide more detailed progress tracking
- Offer in-app education on fasting benefits
- Allow longer fasting periods (>168 hours)
- Add reminders and motivational messages


### Maximal Macros

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximal-macros/id6780097648)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sunrise free?

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

### Is Maximal Macros free?

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

### Do Sunrise or Maximal Macros have ads?

Sunrise shows ads; Maximal Macros does not.

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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.*