# Foodnoms vs MacroFactor

The clearest difference is chart position: MacroFactor at #12 against Foodnoms's unranked. MacroFactor also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 7.9K) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Foodnoms sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and MacroFactor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Foodnoms against 4.8 for MacroFactor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.9K and 24K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Foodnoms's written reviews are positive against 71% of MacroFactor's.

Foodnoms ships an update every 10 days, MacroFactor every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Foodnoms | MacroFactor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foodnoms-nutrition-tracker/id1479461686/reviews) | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-macro-tracker/id1553503471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 70.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#12** |
| Size | 183 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Algebraic Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479461685) | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) |

## What reviewers say

### Foodnoms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foodnoms-nutrition-tracker/id1479461686)

Effortlessly log meals in seconds using photos, text, or barcode scans. Set personalized nutrition goals and monitor your progress with detailed insights. This privacy-focused tracker offers seamless integration with Apple Health and works across all your devices.

**Highlights:** AI-powered meal logging from photos and text, Barcode and nutrition label scanning, Customizable nutrition goals (calories, macros, vitamins, etc.), Integration with Apple Health, Cross-device synchronization (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch), Privacy-focused with data export options, Calibrated calorie goals based on personal data

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Foodnoms+ Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Foodnoms+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Foodnoms+ Monthly (Family) | $9.99 | per month |
| Foodnoms+ Monthly (Family) | $14.99 | per month |
| Foodnoms+ Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Foodnoms+ Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Foodnoms+ Annual (Family) | $69.99 | per year |
| Foodnoms+ Annual (Family) | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Privacy-focused
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- 🚀 Efficient barcode and label scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Limited food database, especially for non-US items
- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues
- 🐛 Inability to edit existing food entries
- 🐛 Lack of water and beverage tracking in free version
- 🐛 Difficulty entering fluids on Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues causing missing new log entries
- Barcode and label scanning not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit existing food entries
- More comprehensive water and beverage tracking
- Custom meal times and vitamin/supplement tracking
- Expanded food database, especially for international items
- Exercise calorie burn integration


### MacroFactor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-macro-tracker/id1553503471)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #97 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app uses a dynamic algorithm to adapt your calorie and macro targets based on your metabolism and progress. It offers tools for quick food logging, a verified database, and personalized coaching to help you achieve sustainable diet goals without stress or rigidity.

**Highlights:** Dynamic metabolism adaptation, Personalized macro and calorie targets, Verified food database, Barcode scanner, Weekly coaching check-ins, Micronutrient tracking, Weight trend insights

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| 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 | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Bundle | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔍 Detailed analytics and data
- 🤖 Intelligent algorithm adjustments
- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 💯 Comprehensive food database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited food database for some regions
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for some users
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🤖 Occasional inaccuracies in AI-generated entries
- 🔀 Convoluted navigation in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing food entries
- Inconsistent syncing with Apple Health

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Micronutrient tracking
- Ability to edit database entries
- Improved barcode scanning for international users
- Customizable dashboard and widgets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Foodnoms free?

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

### Is MacroFactor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Foodnoms or MacroFactor?

MacroFactor is rated higher. Foodnoms averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while MacroFactor averages 4.8 from 24K ratings.

### Do Foodnoms or MacroFactor have ads?

Neither Foodnoms nor MacroFactor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Foodnoms or MacroFactor?

Foodnoms ships an update every 10 days, and MacroFactor every 9 days. Most recently, Foodnoms was updated on November 6, 2026 and MacroFactor on November 6, 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.*