# MacroFactor Workouts vs BuffMeter

The clearest difference is monetization model: BuffMeter at free with in-app purchases against MacroFactor Workouts's subscription. BuffMeter also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). MacroFactor Workouts's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 7). 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 BuffMeter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MacroFactor Workouts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroFactor Workouts has 4.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 10 days, BuffMeter every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacroFactor Workouts | BuffMeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffmeter-weight-loss-tracker/id6758816413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | — |
| Size | 299 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) | [Power Craft Training, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713622568) |

## What reviewers say

### MacroFactor Workouts

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

**Currently charting:** #104 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 |


### BuffMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffmeter-weight-loss-tracker/id6758816413)

This app uses AI to analyze your physique from a photo, providing detailed scores for muscle groups and an overall fitness level. It also generates AI-powered visualizations of your potential future body based on your goals and offers personalized daily targets for health habits.

**Highlights:** AI physique analysis from photos, Individual muscle group scoring, AI-generated future physique visualization, Personalized daily health targets, Progress charts for body fat and weight, Integration with Apple Health

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access – Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Access - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacroFactor Workouts free?

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

### Is BuffMeter free?

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

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

MacroFactor Workouts is rated higher. MacroFactor Workouts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while BuffMeter averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do MacroFactor Workouts or BuffMeter have ads?

Neither MacroFactor Workouts nor BuffMeter shows ads.

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

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 10 days, and BuffMeter every 4 days. Most recently, MacroFactor Workouts was updated on October 14, 2026 and BuffMeter on October 3, 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.*