# MacroFactor vs Perform

MacroFactor and Perform both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Perform's written reviews are positive against 71% of MacroFactor's. MacroFactor's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 9) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MacroFactor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Perform sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Perform holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroFactor has 24K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of MacroFactor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Perform's.

MacroFactor ships an update every 8 days, Perform weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacroFactor | Perform |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-macro-tracker/id1553503471/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perform-mental-game-training/id6759411586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 238 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) | [Perform Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878517375) |

## What reviewers say

### MacroFactor

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #84 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 (11)**

| 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 | $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


### Perform

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perform-mental-game-training/id6759411586)

Enhance your athletic performance with personalized mental training. This app offers daily guided sessions combining visualization, breathing, and journaling, tailored to your sport and current mental state. Track your progress and build mental resilience to excel in competition.

**Highlights:** Personalized mental rituals, 7 mental performance pillars assessment, Sport and position-specific exercises, Pre- and post-session check-ins, Voice-guided narration and dictation, Training calendar with progress tracking, Journaling with auto-save

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacroFactor free?

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

### Is Perform free?

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

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

Perform is rated higher. MacroFactor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Perform averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do MacroFactor or Perform have ads?

Neither MacroFactor nor Perform shows ads.

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

MacroFactor ships an update every 8 days, and Perform weekly. Most recently, MacroFactor was updated on October 26, 2026 and Perform on October 13, 2026.

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