# MacroTracker vs MacroTrack

The clearest difference is rating: MacroTrack at 5.0 against MacroTracker's 4.3. MacroTrack also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). MacroTracker's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (552 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MacroTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and MacroTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MacroTrack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroTracker has 552 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MacroTracker ships an update fortnightly, MacroTrack every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacroTracker | MacroTrack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrotracker-calorie-counter/id1669971429/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrotrack-nutrition-tracker/id6743007561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **552** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 103 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Josef Landing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669971431) | [Michael Veit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800792649) |

## 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


### MacroTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrotrack-nutrition-tracker/id6743007561)

This app helps you track macronutrients and optimize your diet for health and fitness goals. Easily calculate targets, log meals, and monitor progress with detailed statistics. Share your journey and data with others to stay motivated.

**Highlights:** Macronutrient tracking, Diet optimization, Meal logging, Progress statistics, Data sharing, Target calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MacroTrack Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| MacroTrack Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacroTracker free?

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

### Is MacroTrack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MacroTracker or MacroTrack?

MacroTrack is rated higher. MacroTracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 552 ratings, while MacroTrack averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MacroTracker or MacroTrack have ads?

Neither MacroTracker nor MacroTrack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MacroTracker or MacroTrack?

MacroTracker ships an update fortnightly, and MacroTrack every 4 days. Most recently, MacroTracker was updated on September 25, 2026 and MacroTrack on June 4, 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.*