# Macro Mate vs Forge Trainer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Macro Mate at none against Forge Trainer's 5. Macro Mate also leads on ads (none vs shown). Forge Trainer's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forge Trainer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Macro Mate asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Macro Mate against 5.0 for Forge Trainer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forge Trainer has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Macro Mate | Forge Trainer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mate/id6448914946/reviews) | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-trainer-gym-and-strength/id6758403402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [James Ciaston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686894785) | [10D Labs Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872748686) |

## What reviewers say

### Macro Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mate/id6448914946)

Discover healthy recipes, easily log your meals, and connect with others pursuing similar health goals. Share your food journals and find inspiration from a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Discover healthy recipes, Record and share meals, Log nutritional intake, Connect with like-minded users, Observe others' meal plans, Track progress with community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Forge Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-trainer-gym-and-strength/id6758403402)

This app creates personalized strength training and workout plans tailored to your goals, schedule, equipment, and physical limitations. It offers proactive coaching and accountability, adapting as you progress, for a fraction of the cost of a personal trainer.

**Highlights:** Customized workout plans, AI-powered progression tracking, Adaptable to injuries and limitations, Proactive coaching and accountability, Choice of coaching styles, Time-efficient workouts

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Macro Mate free?

Macro Mate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Forge Trainer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Macro Mate or Forge Trainer?

Macro Mate and Forge Trainer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 13 ratings respectively.

### Do Macro Mate or Forge Trainer have ads?

Forge Trainer shows ads; Macro Mate does not.

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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.*