# MacroFactor Workouts vs Echo Bike

The clearest difference is monetization model: Echo Bike at free with in-app purchases against MacroFactor Workouts's subscription. Echo Bike also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). MacroFactor Workouts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 Echo Bike sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Echo Bike holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroFactor Workouts has 4.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 10 days, Echo Bike every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacroFactor Workouts | Echo Bike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-bike-workout-tracker/id6762045535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | — |
| Size | 298 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) | [Clarved Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889702767) |

## What reviewers say

### MacroFactor Workouts

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

**Currently charting:** #136 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 |


### Echo Bike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-bike-workout-tracker/id6762045535)

Track your Rogue Echo Bike workouts with real-time metrics like power, cadence, and heart rate. Enjoy automatic recording, workout history, and optional advanced features like structured workouts and analytics. Upload your rides to popular platforms.

**Highlights:** Real-time power, cadence, speed, distance, calories, and heart rate, Automatic ride recording, Bluetooth heart rate strap and Apple Watch integration, Structured workouts and custom interval training, Ride analytics and performance charts, Strava and Intervals.icu integration, Chromecast and AirPlay casting

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacroFactor Workouts free?

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

### Is Echo Bike free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MacroFactor Workouts or Echo Bike?

Echo Bike is rated higher. MacroFactor Workouts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Echo Bike averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MacroFactor Workouts or Echo Bike have ads?

Echo Bike shows ads; MacroFactor Workouts does not.

### Which is updated more often, MacroFactor Workouts or Echo Bike?

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 10 days, and Echo Bike every 8 days. Most recently, MacroFactor Workouts was updated on September 29, 2026 and Echo Bike on September 26, 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.*