Comparison

DietCalculator Free vs Try Macro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DietCalculator Free

Easily balance your daily food intake by entering nutrient values from nutrition labels. This app simplifies calculations for weight loss and nutrient balancing, offering two distinct calculation methods for your convenience.

Highlights
  • Enter nutrient values from food labels
  • Calculate balanced nutrient intake
  • Supports weight loss goals
  • Two calculation methods available
  • Track calories, fat, fiber
  • Track protein, carbohydrates, fat, fiber
Features
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DietCalculator makes balancing your daily food intake a breeze. You simply enter the nutrient values, even fractional ones, of any food that has a nutrition label, and DietCalculator will give you the balanced value in a small number. Such calculations can help, too, with weight loss by simplifying the work of balancing nutrient intake in your diet. With DietCalculator, you can choose between two ways of making such calculations. You can calculate the balance of calories, fat and fiber or of protein, carbohydrates, fat and fiber. Both ways are now available in this single easy-to-use app!! Where can DietCalculator help you? In the grocery store In restaurants that list nutrition values At home

About

Try Macro

This app simplifies nutrition by offering personalized meal plans and effortless macro tracking. It provides AI-driven insights and reminders to help users achieve their health goals, whether it's weight loss, muscle gain, or healthier eating habits.

Highlights
  • Personalized meal plans
  • Macro tracking
  • Smart meal prep
  • AI nutrition insights
  • Reminders and progress reports
Features
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Eat Smart. Live Better. Macro Diet is your ultimate meal prep and macro-tracking companion. Whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, or just eat healthier, Macro Diet makes nutrition simple, personal, and sustainable. Key Features: Personalized Meal Plans – Set your calorie target and get customized meal plans based on your goals. Macro Tracking Made Easy – Track calories, protein, carbs, and fats with real-time updates. Smart Meal Prep Integration – Plan, organize, and manage your meals effortlessly. AI Nutrition Insights – Get daily recommendations for better food choices and portion control. Reminders & Progress Reports – Stay consistent and watch your results grow. Designed for Every Lifestyle – Perfect for busy professionals, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who cares about what they eat. With Macro Diet, healthy eating is no longer a challenge — it’s a habit. Start today and take control of your nutrition journey.

Screenshots

DietCalculator Free3 screens
Try Macro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DietCalculator Free at 79% against Try Macro's 0%. DietCalculator Free also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Try Macro's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Try Macro holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of DietCalculator Free's written reviews are positive against 0% of Try Macro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DietCalculator Free versus Try Macro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDietCalculator FreeTry Macro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermyappbuilders.comCOCOPALMS TECH WEB DESIGN COMPANY

Customer experience

DietCalculator Free

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%

Try Macro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

DietCalculator Free

No in-app purchases

None

Try Macro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DietCalculator Free free?
DietCalculator Free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Try Macro free?
Try Macro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DietCalculator Free or Try Macro?
Try Macro is rated higher. DietCalculator Free averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Try Macro averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do DietCalculator Free or Try Macro have ads?
Try Macro shows ads; DietCalculator Free does not.
Which is updated more often, DietCalculator Free or Try Macro?
DietCalculator Free ships an update every 2 months, and Try Macro every 2 months. Most recently, DietCalculator Free was updated on October 10, 2026 and Try Macro on October 13, 2026.

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