# Macro AI vs Cal Plus

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cal Plus at free with in-app purchases against Macro AI's subscription. Cal Plus also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 32%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Macro AI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Cal Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Macro AI against 4.8 for Cal Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 602 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Macro AI's written reviews are positive against 63% of Cal Plus's.

Macro AI ships an update every 3 weeks, Cal Plus every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Macro AI | Cal Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (602 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-ai-calorie-tracker/id6741170067/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cal-plus-ai-calorie-tracker/id6748910976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 602 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.0% of reviews | **63.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 198 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Neuber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502308701) | [Dilsahib Singh Bhatia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827938144) |

## What reviewers say

### Macro AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-ai-calorie-tracker/id6741170067)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |


### Cal Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cal-plus-ai-calorie-tracker/id6748910976)

This app uses AI to help you track nutrition and workouts. It offers instant food recognition via scanning, personalized coaching, and community features for motivation. Plan meals, discover recipes, and monitor progress effortlessly.

**Highlights:** AI Coach & Smart Insights, Instant Food Recognition (Scan Barcodes/Photos), Live Workout Tracking (800+ Exercises), Menu Scan for Restaurant Analysis, Recipe Finder from Pantry Photos, Groups & Accountability, Habit Tracker

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cal Plus 12 months Ad Free | $19.99 | per year |
| Streak Restore | $0.99 | one-time |
| Call your Coach - 10 minutes pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cal Plus Life Time Ad Free | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Macro AI free?

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

### Is Cal Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Macro AI or Cal Plus?

Cal Plus is rated higher. Macro AI averages 4.7 out of 5 from 602 ratings, while Cal Plus averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Macro AI or Cal Plus have ads?

Neither Macro AI nor Cal Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Macro AI or Cal Plus?

Macro AI ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cal Plus every 4 days. Most recently, Macro AI was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cal Plus on October 30, 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.*