Calorie Counter vs Macro AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calorie Counter
This app helps you manage your diet by tracking calories, protein, carbs, and fats. It features a large food database, custom food logging, and personalized daily goals. Your data is stored privately on your device.
- Comprehensive food database
- Custom food logging
- Macro nutrient tracking (calories, protein, carbs, fats)
- Personalized daily goals
- PDF progress reports
- On-device data privacy
- Dark and light mode options
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Take control of your nutrition with BiteSync, the simple and private way to log meals and hit your daily targets. - Track calories, protein, carbs, fat and sodium - Search a large food database or add your own foods - Scan barcodes and identify meals from a photo with AI - See progress with clear daily and weekly charts - Export PDF reports for yourself or your coach - All data stays private on your device Reach your health goals one bite at a time. Privacy Policy: https://macro.ardasen.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://macro.ardasen.com/terms.html
Macro AI
Effortlessly track your calorie and macro intake with AI-powered photo recognition. Simply snap a picture of your meal, and the app instantly analyzes it, providing accurate breakdowns of calories, protein, carbs, and fats. Monitor your progress with a visual dashboard and customizable goals.
- Instant photo food recognition
- Accurate macro breakdown
- Smart meal history
- Progress dashboard
- Customizable nutrition goals
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Transform your nutrition journey with Macro AI - the revolutionary food tracking app that uses cutting-edge AI to make calorie and macro tracking effortless. SNAP, ANALYZE, TRACK* Simply take a photo of your meal, and our advanced AI instantly identifies your food, calculating calories and macros in seconds. No more manual logging or guesswork. KEY FEATURES: • Instant Photo Recognition* - Just snap and go • Accurate Macro Breakdown* - Precise protein, carb, and fat calculations • Smart History* - Beautiful, organized view of your meals • Progress Dashboard* - Track your journey with clear visual insights • Customizable Goals - Set and monitor your nutrition targets DESIGNED FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE* Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, busy professional, or just starting your wellness journey, Macro AI adapts to your needs. Our intuitive interface makes nutrition tracking feel natural and effortless. THE SMART WAY TO TRACK* • Save time with automated tracking* • Build consistent habits effortlessly* • Make informed choices with real-time insights* • Stay motivated with visual progress tracking* Note: Macro AI is not intended to provide medical advice. All nutritional recommendations should be considered suggestions only. Please consult healthcare professionals for medical advice and before starting any new nutrition plan. *TRACKING AND ANALYSIS FEATURES REQUIRE AN ACTIVE SUBSCRIPTION. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Calorie Counter and Macro AI both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Calorie Counter's written reviews are positive against 32% of Macro AI's. Calorie Counter also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Macro AI's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (599 vs 6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Calorie Counter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Macro AI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Calorie Counter against 4.7 for Macro AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Macro AI has 599 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Calorie Counter's written reviews are positive against 32% of Macro AI's.
Calorie Counter ships an update every 21 months, Macro AI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calorie Counter | Macro AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) | 4.7 (599 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 32.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 599 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 198 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arda Sen | Stefan Neuber |
Customer experience
Calorie Counter
Macro AI
In-app purchases
Calorie Counter
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Macro AI
- Unlimited$4.997 Days
- Unlimited3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Unlimited$9.991 Month
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- Unlimited3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Unlimited3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Unlimited$29.991 Year
- Unlimited3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Unlimited3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Unlimited7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Unlimited7 Days trial$49.991 Year
