# My Macros+ | Macro Tracker vs Playbook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Playbook at 79% against My Macros+ | Macro Tracker's 51%. Playbook also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Macros+ | Macro Tracker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Playbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Playbook holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 37K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of My Macros+ | Macro Tracker's written reviews are positive against 79% of Playbook's.

My Macros+ | Macro Tracker ships an update every 10 days, Playbook every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Macros+ | Macro Tracker | Playbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-macros-plus-macro-tracker/id475249619/reviews) | **[4.9 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbook-trainers-and-workouts/id1107266414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34K | **37K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#207** |
| Size | 185 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [My Macros LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/449565979) | [Playbook Technologies Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079309001) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Macros+ Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| My Macros+ Pro Subscription | $2.99 | 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 |

**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


### Playbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbook-trainers-and-workouts/id1107266414)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Access thousands of workouts from leading fitness influencers and athletes. Connect with creators, track your progress, and enjoy offline downloads. Support your favorite trainers directly with your subscription.

**Highlights:** Thousands of workouts from top influencers, Direct creator support, Community features, Offline workout downloads, Progress tracking, Live streaming classes, Wellness guides

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Playbook Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Playbook Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Challenging and effective workouts
- 🙌 Variety of trainers and workout styles
- 📈 Helpful for tracking progress
- 🤩 Motivating and inspiring content
- 🤖 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Inconsistent customer support
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific workouts
- 🧠 Lack of customization options
- 💳 Unexpected charges and subscription issues
- 🔌 Technical issues with the app

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not loading or playing correctly
- Workout data not syncing or saving properly
- Login and account management problems

**Requested features**

- Weight and rep tracking
- Nutrition and meal planning integration
- More video angles and exercise demonstrations
- Ability to create custom workout routines


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Playbook free?

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

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

Playbook is rated higher. My Macros+ | Macro Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Playbook averages 4.9 from 37K ratings.

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

Neither My Macros+ | Macro Tracker nor Playbook shows ads.

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

My Macros+ | Macro Tracker ships an update every 10 days, and Playbook every 4 days. Most recently, My Macros+ | Macro Tracker was updated on November 7, 2026 and Playbook on November 7, 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.*