# Metric Mate vs MacroFactor Workouts

The clearest difference is monetization model: Metric Mate at free with in-app purchases against MacroFactor Workouts's subscription. Metric Mate also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). MacroFactor Workouts's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metric Mate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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.

Metric Mate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroFactor Workouts has 4.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Metric Mate's written reviews are positive against 74% of MacroFactor Workouts's.

Metric Mate ships an update every 4 months, MacroFactor Workouts every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metric Mate | MacroFactor Workouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metric-mate/id1476501721/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 74.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#117** |
| Size | 94 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Metric Mate, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476501720) | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) |

## What reviewers say

### Metric Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metric-mate/id1476501721)

This app helps you achieve your fitness goals by providing personalized workout plans and real-time progress tracking. It offers automatic monitoring of your exercises, including reps, sets, and weights, with custom progress reports. A companion sensor is available to maximize its functionality.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout plans, Goal setting and management, Automatic workout monitoring, Real-time feedback, Custom progress reports, Share progress on Facebook

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Level | $0.99 | per month |
| Athlete Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Athlete Premium (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |


### MacroFactor Workouts

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

**Currently charting:** #117 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 Metric Mate free?

Metric Mate 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, Metric Mate or MacroFactor Workouts?

Metric Mate is rated higher. Metric Mate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while MacroFactor Workouts averages 4.8 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Metric Mate or MacroFactor Workouts have ads?

Neither Metric Mate nor MacroFactor Workouts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metric Mate or MacroFactor Workouts?

Metric Mate ships an update every 4 months, and MacroFactor Workouts every 10 days. Most recently, Metric Mate was updated on October 7, 2026 and MacroFactor Workouts on October 14, 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.*