Comparison

Macro AI vs NutriCam

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Instant photo food recognition
  • Accurate macro breakdown
  • Smart meal history
  • Progress dashboard
  • Customizable nutrition goals
Features
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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/

About

NutriCam

Effortlessly track essential vitamins and minerals by simply photographing your meals. Identify potential nutrient deficiencies and receive personalized guidance to optimize your long-term health and well-being.

Highlights
  • Micronutrient tracking
  • Photo-based food logging
  • Personalized daily targets
  • Visual deficiency feedback
  • Daily & weekly trends
  • Recipe suggestions
Features
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Most nutrition apps count calories or macros, but miss what matters most: your micronutrients. Easily track your vitamin and mineral intake just by taking a picture of your food. Identify deficiencies from iron to vitamin b12, fix symptoms, and optimize your long-term health. Why Micronutrients Matter Micronutrients—like iodine, iron, magnesium, and vitamin D—are essential to your energy, mood, immunity, brain function, and longevity. But most people have no idea if they’re getting enough. Even healthy eaters have blind spots. Over time, small nutrient gaps can lead to fatigue, hormonal imbalances, poor immunity, or worse. We make it easy to see what you’re missing and fix it fast. Here’s How It Works 1. Snap a Picture of Your Meal No logging, no typing. Just take a photo. Our AI analyzes your food for dozens of essential vitamins and minerals—instantly. 2. Track Your Daily Intake Against RDAs and AIs Based on your age and sex, we show you how your nutrient intake compares to the official Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and Adequate Intakes (AIs). 3. Spot Deficiencies Before They Become Problems Quickly see where you’re falling short—and get tips to close the gap with better food choices. 4. Build Healthy Habits with Data That Matters Every day, you’ll know if you’re fueling your body right—not just by calories or protein, but by what truly powers your cells. Key Features • Micronutrient Tracking Made Easy – Go beyond calories and macros. Track essential nutrients like iron, vitamin B12, iodine, magnesium, and more. • Photo-Based Food Logging – Just take a picture. No barcode scanning or manual entry required. • Personalized Daily Targets – All recommendations are tailored to your age, sex, and official RDA/AI values. • Simple Visual Feedback – Instantly see what you’ve hit and what you’re missing with clear, color-coded visuals. • Daily & Weekly Trends – See how your nutrition stacks up over time and build consistency. • Recipes based on your remaining macros for the day and dietary preferences. • Science-Backed Guidance – Built on trusted nutrition standards used by health professionals. Our Mission We believe that everyone deserves to live a longer, healthier, and happier life, without the stress of counting every gram. Nutrition should be simple, personal, and empowering. This app gives you the insights to make better food decisions every day—with less effort and more confidence. Stop guessing what your body needs. Start knowing. Because it’s not just about eating—it’s about thriving. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Macro AI4 screens
NutriCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

Macro AI and NutriCam both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of NutriCam's written reviews are positive against 32% of Macro AI's. NutriCam also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Macro AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (602 vs 107). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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. Macro AI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and NutriCam sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Macro AI against 4.7 for NutriCam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Macro AI has 602 ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Macro AI's written reviews are positive against 100% of NutriCam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Macro AI ships an update every 3 weeks, NutriCam every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Macro AI versus NutriCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacro AINutriCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (602 ratings)4.7 (107 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings602 — better107
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB77 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStefan NeuberLAYERTWO, LLC

Customer experience

Macro AI

All ratings599 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive32.0%
Neutral24.0%
Negative44.0%

NutriCam

All ratings107 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Macro AI

Subscriptions10
  • 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
6 purchases

NutriCam

Subscriptions6
  • NutriCam Pro (Weekly - Trial)$6.997 Days
  • NutriCam Pro (Weekly)$7.997 Days
  • NutriCam Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
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  • NutriCam Pro (Annual - Trial)$34.991 Year
  • NutriCam Pro (Annual)$39.991 Year
  • NutriCam Annual Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Macro AI free?
Macro AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NutriCam free?
NutriCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Macro AI or NutriCam?
NutriCam is rated higher. Macro AI averages 4.7 out of 5 from 602 ratings, while NutriCam averages 4.7 from 107 ratings.
Do Macro AI or NutriCam have ads?
NutriCam shows ads; Macro AI does not.
Which is updated more often, Macro AI or NutriCam?
Macro AI ships an update every 3 weeks, and NutriCam every 5 days. Most recently, Macro AI was updated on November 4, 2026 and NutriCam on November 5, 2026.

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