# MacroTracker vs Calorie Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calorie Counter at 100% against MacroTracker's 61%. Calorie Counter also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). MacroTracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (554 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MacroTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Calorie Counter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calorie Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroTracker has 554 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of MacroTracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calorie Counter's.

MacroTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Calorie Counter every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacroTracker | Calorie Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (554 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrotracker-calorie-counter/id1669971429/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-bitesync/id6737899564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **554** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 109 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josef Landing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669971431) | [Arda Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670665250) |

## 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


### Calorie Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-bitesync/id6737899564)

This app helps you manage your diet by tracking calories, protein, carbs, and fats. It features a large food database, custom food logging, and personalized daily goals. Your data is stored privately on your device.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive food database, Custom food logging, Macro nutrient tracking (calories, protein, carbs, fats), Personalized daily goals, PDF progress reports, On-device data privacy, Dark and light mode options

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacroTracker free?

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

### Is Calorie Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MacroTracker or Calorie Counter?

Calorie Counter is rated higher. MacroTracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 554 ratings, while Calorie Counter averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do MacroTracker or Calorie Counter have ads?

Neither MacroTracker nor Calorie Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MacroTracker or Calorie Counter?

MacroTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Calorie Counter every 21 months. Most recently, MacroTracker was updated on October 12, 2026 and Calorie Counter on October 8, 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.*