# Calorie Counter vs Macrify

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Calorie Counter at 170K against Macrify's 10. Calorie Counter also leads on chart position (#18 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Macrify's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%). 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 Macrify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.9 for Macrify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calorie Counter has 170K ratings behind it against 10, 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 100% of Macrify's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calorie Counter | Macrify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (170K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-mynetdiary/id287529757/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrify/id6759309985/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 330 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MyNetDiary Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/287529760) | [ANapps Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832251221) |

## What reviewers say

### Calorie Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #40 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


### Macrify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrify/id6759309985)

Easily track your nutrition and build healthier habits. Log meals quickly with photo analysis or descriptions to understand your macros and calories. Stay motivated with streaks and daily insights to achieve your fitness and lifestyle goals.

**Highlights:** Photo-based macro analysis, Fast meal descriptions, Calorie deficit/surplus tracking, Goal-based nutrition planning, Consistency streaks and insights, Daily nutrition summaries

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Macrify Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Macrify Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calorie Counter free?

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

### Is Macrify free?

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

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

Macrify is rated higher. Calorie Counter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 170K ratings, while Macrify averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Calorie Counter or Macrify have ads?

Neither Calorie Counter nor Macrify shows ads.

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

Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, and Macrify weekly. Most recently, Calorie Counter was updated on October 21, 2026 and Macrify on October 17, 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.*