Comparison

Calorie Me vs MacroTracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Calorie Me

Features
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Simple but effective, use this tool to keep a general idea of what you eat in a day. This app does not have any fluff in it, like searching for calorie amounts, or sharing with your friends, just a simple and effective method to keeping a personal log of your calorie intake.

About

MacroTracker

Easily log your food intake and monitor daily calories and macronutrients. Utilize a vast food database, barcode scanner, or even photo recognition to add meals. Track progress with detailed charts to build healthy habits and understand your body's needs.

Highlights
  • Calorie and macronutrient tracking
  • Large food database
  • Barcode scanner
  • Photo food recognition
  • Nutrition label scanner
  • Progress charts
  • Health app integration
Features
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Track your macros for free with MacroTracker! Whether you're already tracking your macros or just starting your fitness journey, this app is here to help you reach your goals. Our app allows you to easily log your food and track your daily intake of calories and macronutrients. You can search a large database of foods, or use the built-in barcode scanner, nutrition label scanner, or even take a photo of your meal to quickly add items to your diary. Create custom meals and track your progress with detailed charts, helping you build healthy habits and better understand your body's needs. Download now and start your journey towards a healthier you! Main features: - Smart Search: Access a large database of foods with detailed nutrition info. - Photo Recognition: Snap a picture of your meal to identify and log foods. (Premium) - Label Scanner: Extract macros from nutrition labels using your camera. (Premium) - Barcode Scanner: Instantly log items by scanning product barcodes. - Calculate your caloric needs. - Calculate your macronutrients. - Customize your macronutrients according to your goal. - Log food with simple tools for easy and fast tracking of food intake. - Charts to help you build healthy habits and see progress over time. - Easily integrates with the Health app, allowing you to effortlessly sync your step count. By connecting to the Health app, you can monitor your steps and incorporate them into your overall health routine. For any questions or feedback, please reach out to us through the contact form within the app or directly at macrotracker_app@hotmail.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Calorie Me4 screens
MacroTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calorie Me at none against MacroTracker's 2. MacroTracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MacroTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Calorie Me asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calorie Me ships an update every 20 months, MacroTracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Calorie Me versus MacroTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalorie MeMacroTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (554 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—61.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—554 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLandersWebJosef Landing

Bugs and requests

Calorie Me

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MacroTracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Search function frequently not working
  • App crashes when adding new foods
  • Macro data not syncing correctly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add recipe import/creation feature
  • Integrate with fitness trackers
  • Provide more food measurement units
  • Enable data backup and sync
  • Add notes/comments section

In-app purchases

None

Calorie Me

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MacroTracker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$5.991 Month
  • Premium$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Calorie Me free?
Calorie Me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MacroTracker free?
MacroTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Calorie Me or MacroTracker have ads?
Neither Calorie Me nor MacroTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calorie Me or MacroTracker?
Calorie Me ships an update every 20 months, and MacroTracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Calorie Me was updated on October 18, 2026 and MacroTracker on October 17, 2026.

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