# EatEase vs MACROX

The clearest difference is ads: MACROX at none against EatEase's shown. MACROX also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). EatEase's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EatEase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and MACROX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EatEase against 5.0 for MACROX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EatEase | MACROX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eatease/id6667110768/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrox-ai-calorie-tracker/id6758928464/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 24 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KOCHAO CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763541195) | [Like Minds Club Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875821119) |

## What reviewers say

### EatEase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eatease/id6667110768)

This app uses AI to scan food ingredient lists, providing detailed information on additives and nutritional content. It assesses health risks and offers tailored warnings based on your profile, helping you make informed dietary choices for a safer, healthier life.

**Highlights:** AI-powered ingredient scanning, Detailed additive information, Nutritional content analysis, Personalized health alerts, Food safety assessment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Payment for Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Payment for Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Subscription By Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### MACROX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrox-ai-calorie-tracker/id6758928464)

Effortlessly track your nutrition with AI-powered food scanning and logging. Simply snap a photo, type your meal, or scan receipts to get instant calorie and macro estimates. Share progress with friends and manage your kitchen inventory.

**Highlights:** AI food scan with photo and text input, Grocery receipt scanning for item extraction, Automatic calorie and macro estimation, Kitchen inventory management, Recipe suggestions from available ingredients, Meal sharing with groups for accountability

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Macrox Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Macrox Pro 6 Months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Macrox Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EatEase free?

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

### Is MACROX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EatEase or MACROX?

EatEase and MACROX are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do EatEase or MACROX have ads?

EatEase shows ads; MACROX does not.

### Which is updated more often, EatEase or MACROX?

EatEase ships an update every 5 days, and MACROX every 5 days. Most recently, EatEase was updated on October 9, 2026 and MACROX on October 1, 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.*