# Ellim vs MacroStack AI

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ellim at freemium against MacroStack AI's subscription. Ellim also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). MacroStack AI's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ellim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and MacroStack AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MacroStack AI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ellim has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ellim ships an update every 4 days, MacroStack AI every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ellim | MacroStack AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellim/id6739702201/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrostack-ai-macro-tracker/id6760374803/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 117 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gil Polak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786576106) | [Rexhep Rexhepi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882562698) |

## What reviewers say

### Ellim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellim/id6739702201)

This AI-powered fitness app generates personalized workouts and tracks nutrition from photos. It offers a vast exercise library, custom routine creation, and offline functionality. A free trial unlocks advanced AI features.

**Highlights:** AI-generated custom workouts, Nutrition tracking via photo, Extensive exercise library, Progress tracking and graphs, Offline functionality, HealthKit integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ellim Plus (Monthly) | $17.99 | per month |
| Ellim Plus (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |


### MacroStack AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrostack-ai-macro-tracker/id6760374803)

This app uses your logged food and weigh-ins to adaptively adjust your calorie and macro goals weekly. It reveals your body's actual calorie burn and forecasts your progress, offering personalized insights and meal suggestions.

**Highlights:** Adaptive calorie goal recalibration, Revealed TDEE calculation, Weekly goal adjustments with explanations, Offline food database with barcode scanner, AI food scanner for unlabeled items, AI nutrition coach for meal suggestions, Optional fasting timer

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MacroStack Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| MacroStack Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| MacroStack Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ellim free?

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

### Is MacroStack AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ellim or MacroStack AI?

MacroStack AI is rated higher. Ellim averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while MacroStack AI averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ellim or MacroStack AI have ads?

Neither Ellim nor MacroStack AI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ellim or MacroStack AI?

Ellim ships an update every 4 days, and MacroStack AI every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ellim was updated on October 9, 2026 and MacroStack AI on October 9, 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.*