# Fooducate vs MacroFactor

The clearest difference is ads: MacroFactor at none against Fooducate's shown. MacroFactor also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 37%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Fooducate's advantage is ratings volume (78K vs 24K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fooducate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MacroFactor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MacroFactor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78K and 24K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Fooducate's written reviews are positive against 71% of MacroFactor's.

Fooducate ships an update every 2 months, MacroFactor every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fooducate | MacroFactor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fooducate-nutrition-coach/id398436747/reviews) | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-macro-tracker/id1553503471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 24K |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **70.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#12** |
| Size | 235 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) |

## What reviewers say

### Fooducate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fooducate-nutrition-coach/id398436747)

This app helps millions track food intake, exercise, and sleep to improve health and achieve weight loss goals. It analyzes food quality, counts macros, and offers personalized dietary advice for various health needs. Scan barcodes to uncover hidden ingredients and discover healthier alternatives.

**Highlights:** Log food intake and exercise, Analyze calorie quality and macros, Scan product barcodes for nutrition grades, Personalized diet plans (keto, low-carb, etc.), Track sleep, mood, and hunger, Discover hidden ingredients and allergens

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Gluten & Allergies | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| PRO Membership | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient food tracking
- 🔍 Helpful food grading system
- 🌟 Comprehensive nutritional information
- 💪 Effective for weight loss
- 🤝 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔍 Limited food database, especially for Canadian products
- 🤖 Inaccurate food grading and nutrition data
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Paywall for key features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding food items
- Syncing issues with Apple Health
- Incorrect time/meal assignments for food entries
- Unable to access certain features despite paid subscription

**Requested features**

- Add ability to delete or edit user-added foods
- Improve food search and barcode scanning functionality
- Integrate with more fitness/health tracking apps
- Provide more customization options for user profiles and goals
- Expand database of recipes and meal planning tools


### MacroFactor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-macro-tracker/id1553503471)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #89 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app uses a dynamic algorithm to adapt your calorie and macro targets based on your metabolism and progress. It offers tools for quick food logging, a verified database, and personalized coaching to help you achieve sustainable diet goals without stress or rigidity.

**Highlights:** Dynamic metabolism adaptation, Personalized macro and calorie targets, Verified food database, Barcode scanner, Weekly coaching check-ins, Micronutrient tracking, Weight trend insights

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Bundle | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔍 Detailed analytics and data
- 🤖 Intelligent algorithm adjustments
- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 💯 Comprehensive food database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited food database for some regions
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for some users
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🤖 Occasional inaccuracies in AI-generated entries
- 🔀 Convoluted navigation in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing food entries
- Inconsistent syncing with Apple Health

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Micronutrient tracking
- Ability to edit database entries
- Improved barcode scanning for international users
- Customizable dashboard and widgets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fooducate free?

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

### Is MacroFactor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fooducate or MacroFactor?

MacroFactor is rated higher. Fooducate averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while MacroFactor averages 4.8 from 24K ratings.

### Do Fooducate or MacroFactor have ads?

Fooducate shows ads; MacroFactor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fooducate or MacroFactor?

Fooducate ships an update every 2 months, and MacroFactor every 8 days. Most recently, Fooducate was updated on October 29, 2026 and MacroFactor on October 29, 2026.

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