# MacroFactor Workouts vs NOVA

The clearest difference is rating: MacroFactor Workouts at 4.8 against NOVA's 1.5. MacroFactor Workouts also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). NOVA's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MacroFactor Workouts sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and NOVA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MacroFactor Workouts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroFactor Workouts has 4.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 10 days, NOVA every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacroFactor Workouts | NOVA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524/reviews)** | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-the-health-app/id6748203442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 299 MB | 331 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) | [BUILT BY BUDGE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729134790) |

## What reviewers say

### MacroFactor Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers science-based, personalized workout routines and an intuitive tracker for strength training. It automatically adjusts your plan based on progress and allows for custom routines, home gym setups, and detailed progress monitoring.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout routines, Intuitive workout tracker, Automatic progression adjustments, Home gym equipment customization, Progress charts and data insights, Exercise technique videos, Plate and PR calculators

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Bundle | $89.99 | per year |


### NOVA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-the-health-app/id6748203442)

This app consolidates fitness, sleep, and nutrition tracking into a single, intelligent platform. It acts as a health companion, integrating various wellness aspects without offering medical advice.

**Highlights:** Integrated fitness tracking, Sleep monitoring, Nutrition logging, Mindfulness exercises, Consolidates multiple health apps, Intelligent health companion

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NOVA Premium | $7.00 | per month |
| NOVA Premium | $39.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacroFactor Workouts free?

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

### Is NOVA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MacroFactor Workouts or NOVA?

MacroFactor Workouts is rated higher. MacroFactor Workouts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while NOVA averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do MacroFactor Workouts or NOVA have ads?

Neither MacroFactor Workouts nor NOVA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MacroFactor Workouts or NOVA?

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 10 days, and NOVA every 5 weeks. Most recently, MacroFactor Workouts was updated on October 24, 2026 and NOVA on October 8, 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.*