# MacroTracker vs Studio Lux

The clearest difference is rating: Studio Lux at 5.0 against MacroTracker's 4.3. Studio Lux also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). MacroTracker's advantage is ratings volume (554 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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. Studio Lux asks for nothing beyond the download.

Studio Lux holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroTracker has 554 ratings behind it against 3, 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 Studio Lux's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacroTracker | Studio Lux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (554 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrotracker-calorie-counter/id1669971429/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-lux/id6787500079/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **554** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 109 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josef Landing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669971431) | [Stefan De La Rosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787500081) |

## 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


### Studio Lux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-lux/id6787500079)

Book your spot in weekly dance classes, request private lessons, and manage your membership. Keep your entire dance schedule organized in one convenient place. Ideal for both beginners and experienced dancers.

**Highlights:** Book weekly classes, Request private lessons, Manage membership, Purchase class credits, View 'My Schedule', Sign in with Apple or email

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacroTracker free?

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

### Is Studio Lux free?

Studio Lux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MacroTracker or Studio Lux?

Studio Lux is rated higher. MacroTracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 554 ratings, while Studio Lux averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MacroTracker or Studio Lux have ads?

Neither MacroTracker nor Studio Lux shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MacroTracker or Studio Lux?

MacroTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Studio Lux every 3 weeks. Most recently, MacroTracker was updated on October 17, 2026 and Studio Lux on October 1, 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.*