# My Macros+ | Macro Tracker vs Protein Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: My Macros+ | Macro Tracker at free with in-app purchases against Protein Tracker's subscription. My Macros+ | Macro Tracker also leads on ratings volume (34K vs 51). 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 Protein Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for My Macros+ | Macro Tracker against 4.8 for Protein Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Macros+ | Macro Tracker has 34K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Macros+ | Macro Tracker | Protein Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-macros-plus-macro-tracker/id475249619/reviews) | **[4.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protein-tracker-gains/id6746221516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 184 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [My Macros LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/449565979) | [Renaissance Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220536592) |

## 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


### Protein Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protein-tracker-gains/id6746221516)

This app helps you achieve your fitness goals by focusing on daily protein intake. Set personalized targets, easily log meals, and visualize your progress with clear charts to stay motivated and build muscle.

**Highlights:** Personalized protein goal setting, Easy meal and intake logging, Progress visualization with charts, Daily tracking for consistency, Muscle building focus

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Protein Tracker Annual Premium | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Protein Tracker free?

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

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

Protein Tracker is rated higher. My Macros+ | Macro Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Protein Tracker averages 4.8 from 51 ratings.

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

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

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