# Calorie Counter vs My Macros+ | Macro Tracker

Calorie Counter and My Macros+ | Macro Tracker both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Calorie Counter's written reviews are positive against 51% of My Macros+ | Macro Tracker's. Calorie Counter also leads on chart position (#17 vs unranked) and ratings volume (171K vs 34K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calorie Counter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and My Macros+ | Macro Tracker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Calorie Counter against 4.7 for My Macros+ | Macro Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calorie Counter has 171K ratings behind it against 34K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Calorie Counter's written reviews are positive against 51% of My Macros+ | Macro Tracker's.

Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, My Macros+ | Macro Tracker every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calorie Counter | My Macros+ | Macro Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (171K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-mynetdiary/id287529757/reviews)** | [4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-macros-plus-macro-tracker/id475249619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **171K** | 34K |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 51.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 304 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyNetDiary Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/287529760) | [My Macros LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/449565979) |

## What reviewers say

### Calorie Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #53 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


### My Macros+ | Macro Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-macros-plus-macro-tracker/id475249619)

This app helps users track their meals and nutrition with speed and accuracy. It offers extensive customization for macro goals, unlimited meals, and custom food creation. Users can also monitor progress with detailed breakdowns and graphs, and sync data across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Fast barcode and AI photo scanning, Customizable macro goals and unlimited meals, Extensive food database with custom food creation, Detailed nutrition breakdowns and progress graphs, Cross-device syncing (iPhone, iPad, Watch, Mac), Offline tracking capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Macros+ Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| My Macros+ Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| My Macros+ Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| My Macros+ Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| My Macros+ Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Macro Coach | $9.99 | per month |
| My Macros+ Pro Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| My Macros+ Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| My Macros+ Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| My Macros+ Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| My Macros+ Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Auto Adjusting Macros | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent macro tracking
- 👍 Customizable goals and settings
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 💡 Ability to create custom foods and recipes
- 👍 Convenient copy/paste meal feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate barcode scanning and food database
- 🔍 Frustrating food search functionality
- 🔍 Limited food options, especially for non-US users
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🤔 Confusing UI navigation in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss issues when updating or switching devices
- Inconsistent barcode scanning and nutrition data
- Occasional app freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- Automatic macros calculation based on activity level
- Micronutrient tracking
- Integration with fitness trackers and Apple Health
- Ability to easily modify serving sizes
- More intuitive recipe builder with instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calorie Counter free?

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

### Is My Macros+ | Macro Tracker free?

My Macros+ | Macro Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calorie Counter or My Macros+ | Macro Tracker?

Calorie Counter is rated higher. Calorie Counter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 171K ratings, while My Macros+ | Macro Tracker averages 4.7 from 34K ratings.

### Do Calorie Counter or My Macros+ | Macro Tracker have ads?

Neither Calorie Counter nor My Macros+ | Macro Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calorie Counter or My Macros+ | Macro Tracker?

Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, and My Macros+ | Macro Tracker every 10 days. Most recently, Calorie Counter was updated on November 1, 2026 and My Macros+ | Macro Tracker on November 1, 2026.

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