Comparison

growwithjo vs Macrify

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

Head to head
About

growwithjo

This app offers on-demand home workouts led by a weight loss expert. It provides a variety of training styles, including dance, HIIT, and strength, with options for beginners and postpartum individuals. Users can personalize their schedules and connect with a supportive community.

Highlights
  • On-demand home workouts
  • Expert coaching and motivation
  • Variety of workout styles
  • Personalized scheduling
  • Community support
  • Beginner-friendly options
Features
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Start your journey 7 DAYS FREE! Imagine pulling on your favorite jeans and they just fit so well, feeling lean and toned when you catch yourself in the mirror, or having the energy to keep up with your kids. That's what showing up consistently with Jo does. She's a fitness coach and mom of three, and she'll be your coach, motivator and friend as you take your journey towards feeling your best. Whether you're a busy mom, postpartum, brand new to working out, or ready for something fresh, Jo's STEP Method meets you exactly where you are. THE STEP METHOD Every program is built on the STEP Method, the system Jo used to lose weight and gain muscle after each of her pregnancies: S · Strength train: 10–35 min home workouts T · Take your steps: daily movement between workouts adds up E · Eat with intention: balanced meals in a caloric deficit with smarter swaps P · Practice consistency: never miss 3 days in a row Workouts from home, on your schedule, in just 10 to 35 minutes a day. 15,000+ members WHO IT'S FOR - Beginners and those restarting: Haven't worked out in years? This is where you begin. - Busy moms: Short workouts for nap time, lunch breaks, or with kids in the room. - Women in Postpartum. Core restore and deep core mending to rebuild at your own pace. - Women ready to lose weight: Structured plans for fat loss and real transformation. - Women who need low impact: Knee-friendly, standing and walking workouts. WHAT'S INSIDE WORKOUT STYLES Low-impact cardio · Strength training · Core & deep core · Diastasis recti core restore · Dumbbell workouts · Full body HIIT · Standing Pilates · Sweaty Pilates · Walking workouts · Arms, back, legs & glutes · Mood-boost workouts · Morning workouts for moms · Dance workouts · Stretch & relax MONTHLY WORKOUT CALENDAR Open the app and press play on the workout of the day, so you never waste time deciding what to do. Every month, Jo designs a new plan where each workout builds on the last. Follow the calendar and you're following a plan made to get you results. PROGRAMS & CHALLENGES Programs and challenges from 2 - 12 weeks, to keep you motivated and help you lose fat, build muscle, rebuild your core after baby, and more. Made for every fitness level. STREAKS & BADGES Build your streak as you show up daily. Earning badges will get you excited about your next milestone, so you keep coming back even if you miss a day or two. COMMUNITY Thousands of women sharing wins, check-ins, sweaty selfies and the challenging days too. Members say it's the reason they don’t quit. Homies are supportive, never competitive. LIVE WORKOUTS Work out LIVE with Jo and the community, ask questions in real time, and get the push you need on low-motivation days. NUTRITION SUPPORT Jo's Done with Diets course teaches you balanced meals, smarter swaps and how to eat for your goals without crash dieting. Our Meal Maps show you what a balanced day of eating looks like, with easy meals that fit real life. REAL RESULTS, BODY AND MIND Some members have lost over 100 lbs! Others finally fit back into their jeans or feel strong in their body for the first time. Some members have received better reports from their doctors and have come off of medications they once relied on. They have more energy, more confidence, and look forward to their workouts. That's the power of showing up. Consistency over intensity! *Individual results vary. START YOUR 7-DAY FREE TRIAL Try GWJ Home free for 7 days. Get full access to every program, challenge, lives and the community. Your 20 minutes start today, welcome home! SUBSCRIPTION INFO Monthly and annual plans come with a 7-day free trial for new members. Payment is charged at the end of the trial. Renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Cancel anytime in settings. Terms: https://growwithjo.com/pages/terms-and-conditions Privacy: https://growwithjo.com/pages/privacy-policy

About

Macrify

Easily track your nutrition and build healthier habits. Log meals quickly with photo analysis or descriptions to understand your macros and calories. Stay motivated with streaks and daily insights to achieve your fitness and lifestyle goals.

Highlights
  • Photo-based macro analysis
  • Fast meal descriptions
  • Calorie deficit/surplus tracking
  • Goal-based nutrition planning
  • Consistency streaks and insights
  • Daily nutrition summaries
Features
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Track your nutrition, stay consistent, and build better habits with Macrify! Snap a photo or describe your meal to instantly estimate calories, protein, carbs, fats, and fiber. Stay consistent with daily insights, calorie balance tracking, hydration, and progress trends designed to help you reach your goals. Meal Logging • Snap a photo for instant nutrition analysis • Describe meals with written entries • Track calories, protein, carbs, fats, and fiber Nutrition Goals • Lose fat • Build muscle • Maintain weight • Recomposition • Performance & lifestyle goals Progress & Insights • Monitor calorie balance • Track daily habits • View nutrition trends over time • Stay accountable with logging streaks Macrify Pro • Unlimited photo analysis • Quick meal re-add • Advanced trend history • Hydration tracking ____________________________________ Have feedback or ideas? Email: anolasco@anapps.org Note: Macrify provides nutrition tracking tools for informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any nutrition or fitness program. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

growwithjo4 screens
Macrify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Macrify at freemium against growwithjo's subscription. Macrify also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). growwithjo's advantage is ratings volume (807 vs 10) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. growwithjo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Macrify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for growwithjo against 4.9 for Macrify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: growwithjo has 807 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of growwithjo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Macrify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

growwithjo ships an update monthly, Macrify weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
growwithjo versus Macrify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergrowwithjoMacrify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (807 ratings) — better4.9 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings807 — better10
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB28 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDasilva Digital Empire LLCANapps Digital LLC

Customer experience

growwithjo

All ratings768 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews287 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.2%

Macrify

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

growwithjo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes or glitches
  • Subscription issues for some users

Requested features

3 requests
  • More strength-focused workouts
  • Ability to customize workout calendar
  • Integration with fitness tracking devices

Macrify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

growwithjo

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Access$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$299.001 Year
2 purchases

Macrify

Subscriptions2
  • Macrify Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Macrify Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is growwithjo free?
growwithjo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Macrify free?
Macrify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, growwithjo or Macrify?
growwithjo is rated higher. growwithjo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 807 ratings, while Macrify averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do growwithjo or Macrify have ads?
Neither growwithjo nor Macrify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, growwithjo or Macrify?
growwithjo ships an update monthly, and Macrify weekly. Most recently, growwithjo was updated on November 8, 2026 and Macrify on November 5, 2026.

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