# Calorie Counter vs MacroTracker

The clearest difference is rating: Calorie Counter at 4.8 against MacroTracker's 4.3. Calorie Counter also leads on ratings volume (172K vs 554) and review sentiment (86% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calorie Counter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and MacroTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calorie Counter has 172K ratings behind it against 554, 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 62% of MacroTracker's.

Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, MacroTracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calorie Counter | MacroTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (172K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-mynetdiary/id287529757/reviews)** | [4.3 (554 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrotracker-calorie-counter/id1669971429/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **172K** | 554 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 61.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 304 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyNetDiary Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/287529760) | [Josef Landing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669971431) |

## What reviewers say

### Calorie Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #43 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 (7)**

| 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 |

**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


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calorie Counter free?

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

### Is MacroTracker free?

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

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

Calorie Counter is rated higher. Calorie Counter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 172K ratings, while MacroTracker averages 4.3 from 554 ratings.

### Do Calorie Counter or MacroTracker have ads?

Neither Calorie Counter nor MacroTracker shows ads.

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

Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, and MacroTracker fortnightly. Most recently, Calorie Counter was updated on November 6, 2026 and MacroTracker on November 3, 2026.

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