# My Macros+ | Macro Tracker vs Train with Joan

The clearest difference is monetization model: My Macros+ | Macro Tracker at free with in-app purchases against Train with Joan's subscription. My Macros+ | Macro Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (34K vs 439). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Macros+ | Macro Tracker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Train with Joan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Macros+ | Macro Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Macros+ | Macro Tracker has 34K ratings behind it against 439, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of My Macros+ | Macro Tracker's written reviews are positive against 34% of Train with Joan's.

My Macros+ | Macro Tracker ships an update every 10 days, Train with Joan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Macros+ | Macro Tracker | Train with Joan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-macros-plus-macro-tracker/id475249619/reviews)** | [4.5 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-with-joan/id1576226138/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 439 |
| Positive reviews | **51.0% of reviews** | 34.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 172 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [My Macros LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/449565979) | [Plankk Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528228991) |

## 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 daily food intake, calories, and macronutrients with a vast food database and convenient scanning features. It offers customizable macro goals, progress monitoring through graphs, and social sharing options. An optional AI coach assists with personalized diet adjustments.

**Highlights:** AI food scanner, Nutrition label & barcode scanner, Customizable macro goals, Weight monitoring graphs, Detailed nutrition breakdowns, Water tracking, Social meal sharing

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


### Train with Joan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-with-joan/id1576226138)

This fitness app offers guided workouts, healthy recipes, and expert advice for women. It includes tailored exercise plans, a recipe library, and a supportive community to help you achieve your wellness goals. Track your progress and stay motivated on your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Guided workouts with minimal equipment, Tailored fitness plans for all levels, Extensive recipe library and meal planner, Grocery list generator, Supportive online community, Progress tracking tools

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great workouts
- 👍 Inspiring and motivating
- 🤸‍♀️ Suitable for all ages and abilities
- 💪 Effective for building strength

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
- 🤔 Repetitive exercise instructions
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤷‍♀️ Lack of free trial or preview

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Login and password issues
- Mismatch between video and text instructions
- Inconsistent workout tracking

**Requested features**

- Ability to stream workouts to TV
- Improved meal planning and tracking
- More advanced workout options
- Better customer support and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Train with Joan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Macros+ | Macro Tracker or Train with Joan?

My Macros+ | Macro Tracker is rated higher. My Macros+ | Macro Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Train with Joan averages 4.5 from 439 ratings.

### Do My Macros+ | Macro Tracker or Train with Joan have ads?

Neither My Macros+ | Macro Tracker nor Train with Joan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Macros+ | Macro Tracker or Train with Joan?

My Macros+ | Macro Tracker ships an update every 10 days, and Train with Joan every 2 months. Most recently, My Macros+ | Macro Tracker was updated on October 21, 2026 and Train with Joan on October 18, 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.*
