Comparison

TreadSpan vs Macros

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

Head to head
About

TreadSpan

This app simplifies tracking steps for treadmill desk users, automatically logging activity without manual session input. It provides detailed step metrics and syncs with Apple Health for organized fitness data.

Highlights
  • Automatic treadmill session logging
  • Distinguishes treadmill steps from other activity
  • Syncs with Apple Health
  • Open source with Github code available
  • Supports treadmills with app capabilities
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Treadmill desk users have different needs than treadmill users. Treadspan was built for the walking pad use case. Someone that wants to track their steps throughout the day without being a slave to an app to log each session. This app coupled with a $17 chip, you can buy off Amazon - your treadmill sessions will be automatically stored in memory and ready for sync whenever you choose—no need to log each session individually. This means you can focus on your work instead of logging each workout. Treadspan also provides detailed step metrics, distinguishing between treadmill activity and other sources, and syncs directly with Apple Health to keep your fitness data organized. Supports most treadmills that have app capabilities. Take control of your treadmill tracking with Treadspan—sync when you want, not after every session! Treadspan is open source and full source code is available on Github. The hope is this project will gain traction and other people will add firmware for other treadmills overtime.

About

Macros

Features
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HOW TO USE MACROS: 1) Answer lifestyle questions to build your custom plan 2) Snap a photo of your meal (or speak what you ate)* 3) Get your instant nutritional & macro breakdown* If you want to get your dream body, Macros will help you get there with less time spent than anyone else. We aren't another complicated diet app. We want to empower everyone to be confident in their bodies with minimal time spent, but you have to work hard. We will support you and give you the tools and information you need. WHAT YOU GET WITH MACROS: • Custom Calorie, Protein, Carb & Fat Plan tailored to your goals • AI Photo Food Scanner — snap a photo of any meal for instant macros* • Hands-Free Voice Logging — speak your meal ("2 slices of pizza and a glass of juice") for an automatic item-by-item breakdown* • Barcode & Nutrition Label Scanner + Verified Food Database* • Exercise Burned-Calorie Sync & Daily Calorie Rollover* • BMI Health Gauge, Weight Trends, Progress Photos & Hydration Tracker* NOTE: We do not offer medical advice. Any and all recommendations should be viewed as suggestions, please consult with a professional and do your own research before trying a new calorie and nutrient plan. *FOOD SCANNING, VOICE LOGGING, AND MACRO ANALYSIS RESULTS REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TreadSpan3 screens
Macros3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TreadSpan at none against Macros's 4. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Macros sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. TreadSpan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TreadSpan ships an update monthly, Macros fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TreadSpan versus Macros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTreadSpanMacros
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlake RobertsonDolair Alali

In-app purchases

None

TreadSpan

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Macros

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Priemium$1.997 Days
  • Macros Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Macros Pro 6 Month$29.996 Months
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  • Macros Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is TreadSpan free?
TreadSpan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Macros free?
Macros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TreadSpan or Macros have ads?
Neither TreadSpan nor Macros shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TreadSpan or Macros?
TreadSpan ships an update monthly, and Macros fortnightly. Most recently, TreadSpan was updated on October 30, 2026 and Macros on October 31, 2026.

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