# MacroTracker vs Macro Mavens

The clearest difference is rating: Macro Mavens at 4.9 against MacroTracker's 4.3. Macro Mavens also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). MacroTracker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (554 vs 29). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Macro Mavens holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroTracker has 554 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of MacroTracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Macro Mavens's.

MacroTracker ships an update fortnightly, Macro Mavens every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacroTracker | Macro Mavens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (554 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrotracker-calorie-counter/id1669971429/reviews) | **[4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mavens/id6444013404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **554** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 61.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 123 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josef Landing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669971431) | [Macro Mavens, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651479688) |

## What reviewers say

### MacroTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrotracker-calorie-counter/id1669971429)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Best free macro tracker
- 🔍 Accurate food database
- 📊 Helpful dashboards and analytics
- ⚖️ Customizable macro goals
- 📱 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring search/database issues
- 🔄 Inconsistent app performance
- 💾 No data backup/sync options
- 🔢 Limited food measurement options
- 🔍 Inaccurate barcode scanning

**Reported bugs**

- Search function frequently not working
- App crashes when adding new foods
- Macro data not syncing correctly

**Requested features**

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


### Macro Mavens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mavens/id6444013404)

Receive personalized nutrition and fitness coaching to optimize your metabolism and achieve your wellness goals. Connect with coaches, track progress, access educational content, and join supportive communities for a holistic approach to health.

**Highlights:** Individualized macro-nutrient assignments, Real-time coach messaging, Weekly check-ins and adjustments, Wellness education, Digital community support, Progress photo and measurement tracking, Wearable device integration

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacroTracker free?

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

### Is Macro Mavens free?

Macro Mavens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MacroTracker or Macro Mavens?

Macro Mavens is rated higher. MacroTracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 554 ratings, while Macro Mavens averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do MacroTracker or Macro Mavens have ads?

Neither MacroTracker nor Macro Mavens shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MacroTracker or Macro Mavens?

MacroTracker ships an update fortnightly, and Macro Mavens every 6 weeks. Most recently, MacroTracker was updated on October 25, 2026 and Macro Mavens on October 25, 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.*