Comparison

M vs CollegeMacros

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

M

Easily track your calorie and macronutrient intake with daily menus from University of Michigan dining halls. Achieve your health and fitness goals with detailed nutrition information and custom calorie targets. Menus are automatically updated daily.

Highlights
  • Calorie and macro tracking
  • Daily U-M dining hall menus
  • Detailed nutrition information
  • Custom calorie goals
  • Historical data reflection
  • Automatic menu updates
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Track calories & macros intake with daily menus from each University of Michigan dining hall! - Faster, easier, and more accurate than using outside apps - Helps you achieve your health and fitness goals - Menus automatically updated daily using U-M dining API - Reflect on your previously tracked data - Detailed nutrition information for each item - Custom calorie goals You must connect to U-M WiFi to access up-to-date menus. M-Cals is not an official U-M application and is not affiliated with U-M in any way. Disclaimer: The calorie and nutrition information provided by this app is intended for general information purposes only, and is not intended for use in managing medical conditions or making health decisions.

About

CollegeMacros

This app simplifies healthy eating for college students by integrating campus dining hall menus and using AI to analyze meals. Track your macros, calories, and progress towards your fitness goals with intuitive dashboards and personalized insights.

Highlights
  • Dining hall menu integration
  • AI meal analysis via photo or logging
  • Macro and calorie tracking
  • Goal setting and progress monitoring
  • Advanced analytics and custom meal builders (premium)
Features
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CollegeMacros – Nutrition Made for Campus Life Staying on track with your health goals in college has never been easier. CollegeMacros is the first nutrition app designed specifically for students, combining dining hall menus, AI-powered meal analysis, and simple progress tracking—all in one place. Key Features: Dining Hall Integration – Instantly access menus from your campus dining halls and track what you eat without guesswork AI Meal Analysis – Snap a pic or log your meal and let AI break down the calories, macros, and nutrients for you. Macro & Calorie Tracking – Stay on top of protein, carbs, fats, and calories with easy-to-read dashboards. Goal Setting & Progress Tracking – Set fitness or nutrition goals and see your progress over time. Premium Features – Unlock advanced analytics, custom meal builders, and more to take your health to the next level. Whether you’re trying to bulk up, lean out, or just eat smarter, CollegeMacros makes it simple, fast, and campus-friendly. Download CollegeMacros today and start fueling your college journey the smart way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

M4 screens
CollegeMacros3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CollegeMacros at 5.0 against M's 4.0. CollegeMacros also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). M's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CollegeMacros sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. M asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CollegeMacros holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: M has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M ships an update every 4 weeks, CollegeMacros weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
M versus CollegeMacros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMCollegeMacros
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrant PattersonFramework Labs LLC

Customer experience

M

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

CollegeMacros

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CollegeMacros

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Student Deal$49.99

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CollegeMacros free?
CollegeMacros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, M or CollegeMacros?
CollegeMacros is rated higher. M averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while CollegeMacros averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do M or CollegeMacros have ads?
Neither M nor CollegeMacros shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M or CollegeMacros?
M ships an update every 4 weeks, and CollegeMacros weekly. Most recently, M was updated on October 4, 2026 and CollegeMacros on October 8, 2026.

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