# MacroFactor Workouts vs Bean

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bean at free with in-app purchases against MacroFactor Workouts's subscription. Bean also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 10 days) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). MacroFactor Workouts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MacroFactor Workouts sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Bean sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bean holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroFactor Workouts has 4.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of MacroFactor Workouts's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bean's.

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 10 days, Bean daily. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacroFactor Workouts | Bean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-walking-game/id6769936531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 299 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) | [Forwardslash LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891224804) |

## What reviewers say

### MacroFactor Workouts

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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 |


### Bean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-walking-game/id6769936531)

Transform your fitness routine into an engaging game. Track your walks, runs, and bike rides to complete daily quests, level up your character, and earn rewards. Customize your avatar with unique outfits and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Real-world fitness quests, Character leveling and rewards, Gacha for cosmetic outfits, Friend leaderboards, One-second video clip creation, On-device video editing

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300 | $28.99 | one-time |
| 500 | $46.99 | one-time |
| 700 | $64.99 | one-time |
| 1000 | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacroFactor Workouts free?

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

### Is Bean free?

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

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

Bean is rated higher. MacroFactor Workouts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Bean averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do MacroFactor Workouts or Bean have ads?

Bean shows ads; MacroFactor Workouts does not.

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

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 10 days, and Bean daily. Most recently, MacroFactor Workouts was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bean on October 17, 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.*