# UP Transform vs AI Calorie & Macro Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: AI Calorie & Macro Tracker at 4.5 against UP Transform's 3.5. AI Calorie & Macro Tracker also leads on ratings volume (798 vs 46). UP Transform's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UP Transform sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and AI Calorie & Macro Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AI Calorie & Macro Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Calorie & Macro Tracker has 798 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of UP Transform's written reviews are positive against 71% of AI Calorie & Macro Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UP Transform ships an update every 10 days, AI Calorie & Macro Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UP Transform | AI Calorie & Macro Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-transform/id1476223525/reviews) | **[4.5 (798 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-calorie-and-macro-tracker/id1478158262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **798** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 108 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UP Fitness Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476223524) | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) |

## What reviewers say

### UP Transform

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-transform/id1476223525)

This app creates personalized diet plans with daily calorie and macronutrient targets based on your goals and lifestyle. It provides weekly meal plans, shopping lists, and tools to track your progress, including diet, sleep, and body weight, to help you achieve life-changing health and fitness results.

**Highlights:** Personalized diet plans, Daily calorie and macronutrient targets, 7-day meal plans with recipes, Automated shopping lists, Food diary and calorie counter, Progress tracking (weight, photos, etc.), Integration with GoogleFit/Apple Health

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $80.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 All-in-one tracking platform (food, workouts, sleep, steps, measurements)
- 📊 Comprehensive data visualization and progress graphs
- 🎯 Accurate verified food database with macro calculations
- 📸 Progress photo comparison feature with overlay function
- 🤝 Trainer communication and accountability features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Multiple bugs affecting core functionality
- ⚠️ Poor syncing with Apple Health causing data corruption
- ⚠️ Inconsistent calorie calculations and macro summation errors
- ❌ Recent updates removed key features from previous versions

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open or launch
- Meal plan generation fails
- Calorie calculations incorrect and don't sum properly
- Macro calculations show over limit when exactly met
- Progress graphs display errors

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload progress pictures, girths, and fat tissue measurements
- Copy meals from previous day functionality
- Water intake tracking in cups (not just liters)
- More than 3 meals per day option
- Manual sync option for data


### AI Calorie & Macro Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-calorie-and-macro-tracker/id1478158262)

Track your daily food and beverage intake to reach your weight and fitness goals. Monitor nutrition facts, scan barcodes, and access healthy meal plans. Includes exercise tracking and water intake reminders for a holistic approach to improving your lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Food and beverage calorie tracking, Nutrition facts display, Barcode scanner for products, Healthy meal suggestions, Physical activity logging, Water intake tracking, Personalized goal setting

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Calorie Tracker Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for weight loss/gain
- 💰 Completely free
- 🔍 Useful calorie tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Constant prompts to leave a review
- 💰 Some features require payment
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🌐 Lack of language support

**Reported bugs**

- Scanner doesn't work
- Login screen freezes
- Misspellings in app

**Requested features**

- Add swimming exercise option
- Allow editing of entered food items
- Provide weight measurements in grams
- Improve exercise database and search


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UP Transform free?

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

### Is AI Calorie & Macro Tracker free?

AI Calorie & Macro Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, UP Transform or AI Calorie & Macro Tracker?

AI Calorie & Macro Tracker is rated higher. UP Transform averages 3.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while AI Calorie & Macro Tracker averages 4.5 from 798 ratings.

### Do UP Transform or AI Calorie & Macro Tracker have ads?

AI Calorie & Macro Tracker shows ads; UP Transform does not.

### Which is updated more often, UP Transform or AI Calorie & Macro Tracker?

UP Transform ships an update every 10 days, and AI Calorie & Macro Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, UP Transform was updated on October 17, 2026 and AI Calorie & Macro Tracker on October 16, 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.*