Comparison

Macro AI vs PocketScale

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

PocketScale

Easily track your daily calorie and macronutrient intake by scanning food items. Get precise counts instantly and log your meals to meet personalized targets. This tool simplifies nutrition tracking, eliminating manual calculations.

Highlights
  • Scan any food for calorie and macro counts
  • Track daily calories and macros
  • Personalized calorie and macro targets
  • Precise food scanning and tallying
  • Effortless food logging
Features
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PocketScale lets you scan any food for instant calorie and macro counts, and then track that food with the click of a button. -Scan Any Food: Get precise calorie and macro counts for any food or meal in seconds. -Track Your Cals & Macros: Have your personalized calorie and macro targets calculated for you, and log food to hit them daily. -Precise & Effortless: Just point and scan, or just type in your food's ingredients and quantities, and PocketScale will automatically tally up the exact cals and macros for you. No more spending hours calculating or guessing calorie counts... PocketScale does the annoying work for you, instantly and precisely. — Subscription Information: PocketScale requires a subscription to access its features. We offer a 3-day free trial so you can experience the magic for yourself before committing. Choose from monthly or annual plans that can be canceled anytime through your App Store account. Disclaimer: The calorie and macronutrient estimates provided by PocketScale are for informational purposes only and accuracy is not guaranteed. These estimates should not be relied upon for purposes where precision is critical, such as medical, dietary, or clinical use. Always consult a healthcare professional for specific nutritional needs. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Macro AI4 screens
PocketScale4 screens

Verdict

The call

Macro AI and PocketScale both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PocketScale's written reviews are positive against 32% of Macro AI's. PocketScale also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Macro AI's advantage is ratings volume (599 vs 46) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). 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

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 PocketScale sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 4.8 for PocketScale. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Macro AI has 599 ratings behind it against 46, 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 PocketScale's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Macro AI ships an update every 3 weeks, PocketScale weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Macro AI versus PocketScale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacro AIPocketScale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (599 ratings)4.8 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings599 — better46
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan NeuberEndev LLC

Customer experience

Macro AI

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

PocketScale

All ratings46 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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
Show 7 more
  • 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
4 purchases

PocketScale

Subscriptions4
  • PocketScale Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PocketScale Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • PocketScale Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • PocketScale Pro3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Macro AI free?
Macro AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketScale free?
PocketScale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Macro AI or PocketScale?
PocketScale is rated higher. Macro AI averages 4.7 out of 5 from 599 ratings, while PocketScale averages 4.8 from 46 ratings.
Do Macro AI or PocketScale have ads?
Neither Macro AI nor PocketScale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Macro AI or PocketScale?
Macro AI ships an update every 3 weeks, and PocketScale weekly. Most recently, Macro AI was updated on October 8, 2026 and PocketScale on October 10, 2026.

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