# M vs CollegeMacros

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | M | CollegeMacros |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-cals/id6740217045/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collegemacros/id6749553555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grant Patterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789002456) | [Framework Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827161343) |

## What reviewers say

### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-cals/id6740217045)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### CollegeMacros

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collegemacros/id6749553555)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Student Deal | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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