# Calorie Counter vs Stupid Simple Macro Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: Calorie Counter at none against Stupid Simple Macro Tracker's shown. Calorie Counter also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 65%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Stupid Simple Macro Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calorie Counter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Stupid Simple Macro Tracker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calorie Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calorie Counter has 171K ratings behind it against 8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Calorie Counter's written reviews are positive against 65% of Stupid Simple Macro Tracker's.

Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, Stupid Simple Macro Tracker monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calorie Counter | Stupid Simple Macro Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (171K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-mynetdiary/id287529757/reviews)** | [4.6 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-simple-macro-tracker/id1210995590/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **171K** | 8K |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 304 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MyNetDiary Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/287529760) | [Venn Interactive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/730140479) |

## What reviewers say

### Calorie Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-mynetdiary/id287529757)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #35 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Track your food intake and nutrition with a comprehensive calorie counter. Log meals quickly using a barcode scanner, photo analysis, or search. Monitor macros, vitamins, minerals, and more with detailed insights and progress charts.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanner, Meal Scan (photo logging), Macro and protein tracking, 108 nutrient tracking, Progress charts, Professional Connect, Meal planner

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyNetDiary Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| MyNetDiary Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| MyNetDiary Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| MyNetDiary Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| MyNetDiary Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| MyNetDiary Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| 3-months Subscription | $23.99 | one-time |
| 12-months Subscription | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast barcode scanning
- 📊 Comprehensive data and analytics
- 💪 Helped with weight loss and healthy habits
- 🌟 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent steps tracking
- 📉 Reduced free features over time
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data access
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with logging in and account management
- Incorrect food data and nutrition information

**Requested features**

- Add more exercise options
- Improve recipe and meal planning features
- Allow more customization of nutrient targets
- Integrate with other health apps/devices


### Stupid Simple Macro Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-simple-macro-tracker/id1210995590)

This app simplifies macro tracking for weight loss and muscle building. It allows you to eat freely as long as your intake fits your daily fat, protein, and carb goals. Features include a barcode scanner, custom meal creation, and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Macro nutrient tracking (fat, protein, carbs), Barcode scanner with food database, Customizable daily nutrition goals, Log up to 8 meals daily, Progress photos and tracking, Intermittent fasting support, Workout calorie integration

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium w/ Nutrition Coach | $34.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium w/ Nutrition Coach | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium w/ Nutrition Coach | $89.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium w/ Nutrition Coach | $99.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium w/ Nutrition Coach | $399.99 | per year |
| Lifetime AI Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium - On Sale! | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium with AI | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent for tracking macros
- 🚀 Extremely easy and simple to use
- 👍 Helpful for weight loss and fitness goals
- 🔍 Useful barcode scanning feature
- 💰 Good value for one-time payment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with recent updates
- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Limited food database, especially for international items
- 🤔 Confusing interface and navigation for some users
- 🔢 Inaccurate macro calculations at times

**Reported bugs**

- App resets user data and progress
- Syncing and connectivity issues
- Scanning feature not working consistently
- Macro calculations not matching nutrition labels

**Requested features**

- Add more robust recipe and meal planning features
- Integrate with fitness tracking and Apple Health
- Improve search functionality and food database
- Allow more customization of macro goals and settings
- Add support for tracking additional nutrients like fiber


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calorie Counter free?

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

### Is Stupid Simple Macro Tracker free?

Stupid Simple Macro Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calorie Counter or Stupid Simple Macro Tracker?

Calorie Counter is rated higher. Calorie Counter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 171K ratings, while Stupid Simple Macro Tracker averages 4.6 from 8K ratings.

### Do Calorie Counter or Stupid Simple Macro Tracker have ads?

Stupid Simple Macro Tracker shows ads; Calorie Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calorie Counter or Stupid Simple Macro Tracker?

Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, and Stupid Simple Macro Tracker monthly. Most recently, Calorie Counter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stupid Simple Macro Tracker on October 29, 2026.

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